Ph.d immunology handbook

Department of Immunology

Academic Year 2020

Ph.D. Program in Immunology
Student Handbook

DEPARTMENT OF IMMUNOLOGY
FACULTY OF MEDICINE SIRIRAJ HOSPITAL

MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY

FOREWORD

This Handbook contains essential information for the students of the Ph.D. Program
in Immunology (International Program), Department of Immunology, Faculty of
Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. It is a guide for students providing the
information about what to do during their studies from the beginning until
graduation. This handbook also provides description of courses organized by the
program and information of the academic and pastoral support. The content covered
in this handbook are not only based on specific guidelines from the Ph.D. program
but also the Graduate Program Regulations announced by the Faculty of Graduate
Studies and Mahidol University.

This handbook cannot be finished without working by our support staff of the Graduate
Program in Immunology.

I hope that this “Ph.D. Program in Immunology Student Handbook” will be useful during your
studies at our programs.

I wish all students a happy and successful during your study.

Assoc. Prof. Chanitra Thuwajit, Ph.D. (Biochemistry), M.D.
Program director

Department of Immunology
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Mahidol University
Email : [email protected]

[email protected]
Tel: 02-419-6695, 02-419-6635

This handbook was updated on August 7, 2020. It is subject to change without notice.
Please refer to the hyperlink provided in the handbook.

MISSION AND VISION

Mahidol University

Vision: To be a World-Class University

Mission: To excel in health, sciences, arts, and innovation with integrity for the betterment
of Thai society and the benefit of mankind

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Vision: To be a medical institute of the Kingdom, striving towards international excellence

Mission: To produce high quality medical graduates and medical personnel of all levels, and
specialist medical personnel. The hospital’s mission also includes research, the
promotion of an academic environment and, within an ethical framework, the
provision of quality medical services that are modern and meet international
standards while fitting the needs of Thailand.

Ph.D. Program in Immunology (International Program), as part of the Faculty and University,
is dedicated to maintaining an alignment with the University’s and the Faculty’s missions. The
programs contribute to education by providing outstanding education and professional training in
the field of Immunology and Biosciences, thereby promoting long-term career success and
satisfaction. The Ph.D. program in Immunology aims to train the next generation of independent
immunologist to tackle a major public health issue in which immune system contributing or
therapeutic factor. In this regard, the objectives of our program have been defined.

1. Instilling a strong ethical 2. Enabling students to search up-to-
framework and understanding which date knowledge and keep up to date
underpins research in immunology knowledge and technology within the
and biosciences area of immunology and biosciences

3. Enable students to develop skills in 4. Generating soft skills and life-long
experimental design, project planning learning manners to help students
and data analysis in order to address work effectively in the universities,
key new questions in immunology research institutes
and biosciences
6. Mentoring the students to gain
5. Facilitating scientific advanced technologies and self-
communication skill including directed research experiences at the
presentation and producing a well- international standard
structured and well-written scientific
report.

PH.D. PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY CO-ORDINATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF

Assoc. Prof. Chanitra Thuwajit Program Director
 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-6695

Asst. Prof. Watip Tangjittipokin Program Co-ordinator

 [email protected]  Tel: 02-414-1094

Asst.Prof.Dr. Yuttana Srinoulprasert Program Secretary
 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-6696

Asst.Prof.Dr. Wiwit Tanttibhedhyangkul Program Co-ordinator

 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-9751

Miss Pananard Sarakosala Administrative Officer

 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-9752

Miss Benjawan Saoruksa Administrative Officer

 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-9752

Mrs. Somruthai Chaiprasithikul Administrative Officer

 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-6636

CONTACT INFORMATION

Administrative office of the Immunology Graduate Program

Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Address: Adulyadejvikrom Building, 11th Floor (Room no. 1125)
2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok-Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Telephone: (+66) 02-419-9752, 02-419-6636 Fax: 02-418-1636

E-mail: [email protected]

Facebook page: Siriraj Immunology Graduate Program & Alumni Club

Line ID: Immunology Siriraj

Administrative Staffs

Miss Pananard Sarakosala Tel: 02-419-9752 E-mail: [email protected]
E-mail: [email protected]
Miss Benjawan Sauraksa Tel: 02-419-9752 E-mail: [email protected]

Mrs Somruthai Chaiprasithikul Tel: 02-419-6636

Post-Graduate Education Division,
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Website: http://www.sirirajgrad.com/en/home/

Address: 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok-Noi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand

Telephone: (+66) 02-419-6435, 02-419-6406 Fax: (+66) 02-419-6634

E-mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University

Website: www.grad.mahidol.ac.th
Address: 25/25 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Phuttamonthon, Nakhonpathom 73170, Thailand
Telephone: (+66) 02-441-4125 Fax: (+66) 02-441-9737

Emergency contact: Assoc. Prof. Chanitra Thuwajit Tel: 081-643-7660

CONTENTS Page no.

ORIENTATION 1
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE PH.D. (IMMUNOLOGY) PROGRAM AND STUDY PLAN 2
2
 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES 3
 PROGRAM OVERVIEW 3
 CREDIT REQUIRED 4
 COURSEWORK 5
 STUDY PLAN FOR PH.D. STUDENTS
6
 TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY
7
 COURSE REGISTRATION
7
 GRADE CRITERIA 8
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SOFT SKILLS) 9
9
 SOFT SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT 9
CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR ADVISOR 10
CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS 10
TERMINATION 11
MONITORING SYSTEM 12
ETHICS 13
QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (QE) 13
DISSERTATION EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES 15
16
 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL EXAMINATION 17
 DISSERTATION DEFENSE 18
FINAL DISSERTATION SUBMISSION 18
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 18
APPEAL PROCEDURE 18
AWARDS & PRIZES 18
OTHER INFORMATION 19
 SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE 20
 VACATIONS AND LEAVES 21
 FINANCIAL SUPPORT 21
 INTERRUPTIONS OF STUDY 21
 EXTENSIONS OF STUDY
 ACCOMMODATION 21
 HEALTH & WELLBEING 22
22
 LIBRARY 22
 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FACILITY 22
 TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BETWEEN CAMPUS 23
 JOB OPPORTUNITIES 24
 ALUMNI 27
COURSE TIMETABLE 29
COURSE DESCRIPTION 30
FORM LIST 32
APPEAL FORM 33
BASIC THAI WORDS AND PHASES
FGS CONTACT QR
SIRIRAJ GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP 2020

ORIENTATION

When students have successfully registered to the program, they are expected to attend all
orientation days organised by

1. Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
2. Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
3. Immunology programs, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital,

Mahidol University
The orientation ceremony for graduate students organised by the Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Mahidol University is the start of your time at the University. Introductory sessions are arranged to
explore the University. Furthermore, you will receive a health check-up service. Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital also arranges an orientation at the Faculty level.
At the Immunology Program level, an introduction to the program, courses offered, and the
staff involved in your study will be presented on the orientation day. This is also a chance to meet and
socialise with your future classmate. Timetable and venue of your introductory program session will be
announced and sent to you via e-mail.

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CURRICULUM STRUCTURE OF PH.D. (IMMUNOLOGY) PROGRAM AND STUDY PLAN
EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

Since the primary aim of the Ph.D. Program is to train graduates pursuing a career as a
research scientist or academic staff in the fields of immunology and biosciences. Through completion
of the program, it is intended that graduates will develop a range of transferable and subject-specific
skills to strengthen their career. The program curriculum has been designed to cover all aspects of
developments including subject specific (coursework and a research dissertation project) and generic
skills; and aligned with requirements of stakeholders. After graduation, the Ph.D. program graduates
will be able to:

ELO1: Conduct independent research work with scientific rigour and ethical integrity.

ELO2: Identify crucial gaps in our knowledge, opportunities for new areas of research and
application of novel techniques to further understanding of immunology and biosciences.
ELO3: Design informative experiments to test new hypotheses and to analyze, and interpret this
data for publication in peer-review scientific journals.
ELO4: Master a range of professional laboratory skills and perform these at an
international biosafety standard.
ELO5: To be able to critically evaluate research manuscripts and grant applications within the
scientific peer-review process.
ELO6: To present data from their own research programmes at international-level scientific
conferences and in peer reviewed journals.

ELO7: To have acquired a sufficient depth of soft skills and self-directed learning approaches to
begin their professional career as biomedical scientists in the field of immunology and biosciences.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Ph.D. students are required to fulfil a coursework that be taken mostly during the first year.
After finishing coursework, all graduate students are required to conduct research under the
supervision of their advisors.

Ph.D. students must pass their Qualifying Examination (QE) before being an allowance to sit in
Dissertation Proposal Examination. Qualifying Examination should be taken on the first semester of
the second year.

Dissertation Proposal Examination, after passing QE, should be taken within the second year
of their studies.

It is advisable that students should sit in the dissertation defense in the Year 3, Semester 2 or
Year 4 Semester 2 for student who enrolled with a bachelor’s degree or a master degree respectively.

CREDITS REQUIRED

Ph.D. Program - Hold Bachelor’s degree

Required Courses 18 credits
Elective Courses at least 6 credits

Dissertation 48 credits
Total 72 credits
Ph.D. Program - Hold Master’s degree
7 credits
Required Courses at least 5 credits
Elective Courses
Dissertation 36 credits
Total 48 credits

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COURSEWORK

All students should consult with their major advisors to choose elective courses that may be

relevant and beneficial for their research project.

During coursework, students are required to maintain an overall 3.0 GPA.

Course Code Course Title Credita

Required courses for Ph.D. Students - Hold a Bachelor’s degree (18 credits)

SCID 500* Cell and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)

SIID 501* Molecular and Cellular Basis of Biomedicine 3(2-2-5)

SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research 1(1-0-2)

SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology 3(3-0-6)

SIIM 501 Immunology 2(2-0-4)

SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology 2(2-0-4)

SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II 2(2-0-4)

SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques 3(2-2-5)

SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development 2(2-0-4)

Required courses for Ph.D. students - Hold a Master’s degree (7 credits)

SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology 3(3-0-6)

SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II 2(2-0-4)

SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development 2(2-0-4)

Dissertation

SIIM 699 Dissertation (Hold M.Sc) 36(0-108-0)
SIIM 799 Dissertation (Hold B.Sc.) 48(0-144-0)

* Choose either one of these 2 courses
a Credit points (Lecture – Practical – Self-study)

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Course Code Course Title Credita

Elective courses** 2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
At least 6 credits for Ph.D. Students - Hold a Bachelor’s degree 1(1-0-2)
3(3-0-6)
At least 5 credits for Ph.D. Students - Hold a Master’s degree 2(1-2-3)
3(2-2-5)
SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology 3(3-0-6)
1(1-0-2)
SIIM 614 Immunity and Infection

SIIM 615 Molecular Biochemistry of Cancer

SIIM 616 Stem Cell Science

SIIM 617 Advanced Flow Cytometry

SIIM 618 Molecular Biology Techniques

GRID 603 Biostatistics

SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research

* Choose either one of these 2 courses
a Credit points (Lecture – Practical – Self-study)

** Other elective courses are listed at the back of this handbook.

STUDY PLAN FOR PH.D. STUDENTS

Ph.D. Program - Hold a Bachelor's degree

Year Semester 1 Semester 2

Summer SIID 501 Molecular and Cellular Basis of Biomedicine* (3)

1 SIIM 501 Immunology (2) SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science

SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Research (1)

Immunology Techniques (3) SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology (2)

SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology (3)

Elective course ( 5) SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II (2)

Elective course ( 1)

Summer SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development (2)

2 SIIM 799 Dissertation (6) SIIM 799 Dissertation (6)

Qualifying Examination Dissertation Proposal Examination

3 SIIM 799 Dissertation (9) SIIM 799 Dissertation (9)

4 SIIM 799 Dissertation (9) SIIM 799 Dissertation (9)

Dissertation defense

*Equivalent to SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology, Numbers in ( ) indicate credits of each course.

Ph.D. Program - Hold a Master’s degree

Year Semester 1 Semester 2

1 Elective course ( 5) SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology (3)
SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II (2)

Summer SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development (2)

2 SIIM 699 Dissertation (9) SIIM 699 Dissertation (9)

Qualifying Examination Dissertation Proposal Examination

3 SIIM 699 Dissertation (9) SIIM 699 Dissertation (9)

Dissertation defense

Numbers in the ( ) indicates credits of each course.

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TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY

According to the Ph.D. Program specification, Ph.D. program in Immunology allows you to award the
degree in 3 or 4 years for those holding a Master’s or a Bachelor’s degree respectively.

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Academic Year 2020 Academic Year 2021 Academic Year 2022
Academic Year 2019
Aug • Lab work Aug • Lab work Aug • Lab work
* 21 22
20
Aug • Coursework
19 • QE season

Sep • Coursework Sep • Lab work Sep • Lab work Sep • Lab work
19 20 21 22

Oct • QE Season
20
Oct • Coursework • Lab work Oct • Lab work Oct • Lab work
19 21 22

Nov • Coursework Nov • QE season Nov • Lab work Nov • Lab work
19 20 21 22
• Lab work

•Coursework Dec • QE season Dec • Lab work Dec • Lab work
20 21
Dec •Start to review articles • Lab work 22
19

• Coursework Jan • QE season • Lab work • Lab work
21
Jan • Seminar • Lab work Jan • Dissertation & Manuscript writing Jan • Dissertation & Manuscript writing
20 22 23

Feb • Coursework Feb • Lab work Feb • Lab work Feb • Lab work
20 21 22 23
• Seminar • Dissertation & Manuscript writing • Dissertation & Manuscript writing

Mar • Coursework Mar • Lab work • Lab work • Lab work
20 21 • (Dissertation Proposal Exam) Mar Mar
• Seminar 22 • Dissertation & Manuscript writing 23 • Dissertation & Manuscript writing

Apr • Coursework Apr • Lab work • Lab work • Lab work
20 21
• (Dissertation Proposal Exam) Apr • Dissertation & Manuscript writing Apr • Dissertation& Manuscript writing
May • Coursework 22 23
20
May • Lab work • Lab work • Lab work
• Coursework 21
Jun • (Dissertation Proposal Exam) May • Dissertation & Manuscript writing May • Dissertation& Manuscript writing
20 22 23

Jun • Lab work • Lab work
21
• (Dissertation Proposal Exam) Jun • (Dissertation Defense) Jun • (Dissertation Defense)
22 23

Jul 20 • Coursework • Lab work Jul • Lab work Jul • (Dissertation Defense)
Jul 21 • (Dissertation Proposal Exam) 22 • (Dissertation Defense) 23

• The first class of Molecular and Cellular Applied to both Ph.D. enter with M.Sc. and B.Sc. Applied to only Ph.D. enter with M.Sc. Applied to only Ph.D. enter with B.Sc..
Basis of Biomedicine starts in June 2019

Prior to starting lab work, students are required to take an online course for laboratory safety
called “MU-lab Pass”. The certificate of having passed MU-lab pass test should be attached to the E-
porfolio system before sitting a dissertation proposal examination. Access to the MU-lab Pass here:
https://mux.mahidol.ac.th/courses

After passing proposal, progress on your lab work should be submitted to the program using
GR42 Form (Report and Assessment of a Student's Progress and Research Performance).

Only Thai students, if your English proficiency score does not meet the requirement for
graduation, students should register to take the English proficiency test or attend English courses
provided by Language Centre, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University. Students should meet
the English proficiency requirement within the first Semester of Year 1.

Please refer to the link below to view the English Competence Assessment Criteria and Courses
to be taken: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/engstandard2558.pdf

For details of English course offered please refer the website:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/language-center.php

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COURSE REGISTRATION

Each academic year, the Faculty of Graduate Studies announces the schedule for course
registration, fee payment and other for students, please refer to
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/academic-calendar.php.

Announcement of course registration and tuition fee payment can be found in this link:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/registration-schedule-2018-EN.pdf

Current classes offered for registration in each academic year can be found and registered
online via e-registration, (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/), following the instruction provided in the
same web page.

You can contact the course director directly for the class detail before the registration.
Students are responsible to completing all prerequisites prior to enrolling in courses and ensure
that the courses are correctly registered via the system. It is also the responsibility of students to
check your student email account regularly if there is any registration of courses or changes to the
timetable.
Students with outstanding fees will be refused to register for courses.
IMPORTANT: The courses must be registered in the semester that is offered.

GRADE CRITERIA

Examination format and grade criteria are described in course syllabus that will be handed
out to students on the first day of class. Some courses are also available on the Immunology Program
website (http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/th/department/ immunology/web/en/index.html).

Students are not allowed to take the examination in the course that they have excessive
absences. Please contact to the course director for the course attendance policy.

At the end of every semester, students’ scores will be announced through Mahidol University’s
website (http://www.student.mahidol.ac.th/Systems/Authen/StudentLogin.asp) and the grades will
be formally recorded in your academic transcripts.

Specific appeals regarding the coursework or course assessment can be made directly, by in-
person or e-mail, to the lecturers and/or course coordinators as well as to the Immunology Program
Director. Also, students can fill the appeal form that is available on the Program’s website and at the
back of this handbook to issue any concerns to the program for consideration.

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PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SOFT SKILLS)

Professional and Personal Skills Development (Soft skills) are transferable skills that are
important to promote students future career. People who has the best technical skill to advance their
career but if they do not have soft skills, it may nearly impossible to climb up the corporate ladder.
When hard or technical skills are combined with soft skills, it is the perfect combination that gives
people ahead advantages in their personal as well as professional life. Soft skill development is the
ELO4 of Ph.D. program in Immunology and it is a requirement from Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Mahidol University to participate in the Professional and Personal Skills Development activities that are
categorised into 4 skills:

1. Communication and Language skills
2. Leadership and management skills
3. Creative and Innovation skills
4. Information technology skills
For graduation, student must spend at least 3 hours taking part in each skill and pass at least 1
activity in every required skill. A skill development activity which students undertake must cover four
skills and must not be less than 12 hours. Students can choose and register for the activities through
the website which will have a course details and schedule of activities. More information, please refer
to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/softskills/.

SOFT SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT

In addition to Professional and Personal Skills Development organized by the Faculty of
Graduate Studies, students can attend in skill development activities organized by the Program in
Immunology or Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. However, students must
participate in at least one skill development activity held by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Ph.D. Program in Immunology has developed soft skills assessment form for students to do self-
evaluation every semester. Major advisors and 3 evaluators chosen by the students and their major
advisors are participated in students’ performance evaluation. The soft skill evaluation form in google
form format. The students and the major advisor will be ask to fill the form at the end of their first
year. After that, it will be done at the end of every semester for evaluation. Scores from the
evaluation is expected to guide students’ area of improvement. Award for the best soft skill
performance will be announced for encouragement. The content in the form can be found in the
section “SOFT SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT FORM”.

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Ph.D. Program - Hold a Master’s degree Ph.D. Program - Hold a Bachelor's degree

At the end of Soft-Skill Evaluation form A (Baseline) At the end of Soft-Skill Evaluation form A (Baseline)
Year 2 Semester 1 filled by Student Year 2 Semester 1 filled by Student

Training / Feedbacks Training / Feedbacks
Extracurricular Extracurricular
Student activities Major Student activities Major
advisor advisor

At the end of Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up) At the end of Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up)
Year 2 Semester 2 filled by 1 . Student Year 2 Semester 2 filled by 1 . Student

Training / Feedbacks 2. Major advisor Training / Feedbacks 2. Major advisor
Extracurricular Extracurricular
Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up) Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up)
activities filled by 1 . Student activities filled by 1 . Student

At the end of 2. Major advisor At the end of 2. Major advisor
Year 3 Semester 1 3. Two colleagues Year 3 Semester 1 3. Two colleagues

Training / Feedbacks Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up) Training / Feedbacks Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up)
Extracurricular filled by 1 . Student Extracurricular filled by 1 . Student

activities 2. Major advisor activities 2. Major advisor
3. Two colleagues 3. Two colleagues
At the end of At the end of
Year 3 Semester 2 Year 3 Semester 2 Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up)
filled by 1 . Student
Training / Feedbacks
Extracurricular 2. Major advisor
Ranking score to win 3. Two colleagues
“The Best Soft-Skill Performance” award activities
Soft-Skill Evaluation form B (Follow-up)
At the end of filled by 1 . Student
Year 4 Semester 1
2. Major advisor
Training / Feedbacks 3. Two colleagues
Extracurricular

activities

At the end of
Year 4 Semester 2

Ranking score to win
“The Best Soft-Skill Performance” award

CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR ADVISOR

After accepting to the program, the successful applicants have an opportunity to meet their
potential advisors who are academic staff in the Immunology Program. “Meet your advisor” is the day
that the advisors will share and describe their research interest(s) and project(s).

Students have a chance to visit laboratories in the Immunology Program to explore lab
environment and the facility provided. This “Lab visit” event is set up to help students to choose their
major advisor. After decision making, students indicate 3 choices of their possible advisors, in order of
preference.

With the assistance of the program, the committee will match students with their major
advisor. The preferences of both students and instructors are considered.

Dissertation advisor choices are subject to final approval by the program committee and
appointed by the Program director.

Advisors would be reassigned as necessary to assure a close relationship between the areas of
interest of the student and advisor. The appeal form should be submitted for requesting.

Students should have their major advisor at the beginning in the first semester of their studies.

CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must achieve an overall GPA at least 3.0 to continue their studies in the program.
Students who have any grade of required courses below a B will be brought to the attention
and discussed by the Program committee for possible academic probation.
Students are allowed to continue coursework if any grade of elective courses below a B but
the cumulative GPA is not less than 3. Students may take extra courses to improve the overall GPA
that meet the graduation requirements.

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TERMINATION

Under the Mahidol University’s regulation, the Faculty of Graduate Studies will submit the
name of the student to the President to terminate student status if

 Obtain semester GPA less than 2.5 for 2 consecutive semesters
 Unable to graduate within a maximum time frame
 Not paid registration and tuition fees for each semester, including any late penalty fees

accrued even though student has already registered or has not registered for a regular
semester
 Fail the Qualifying Examination for Ph.D. students
 Not follow the temporary suspension of studies (Leave of Absence) policy
(Information of Request to temporary suspend studies, please refer to
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/registration-schedule2017.pdf)
 Commit fraud during an examination
(Please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/pdf/studentdo_en.pdf)
 Commit fraud in dissertation
(Please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/download/pdf/thesis_cheat1_49_en.
pdf)

Immunology program also reserves the right to terminate the students' status if their qualifications are
under one or more of these conditions:

 Obtaining a grade in any required course below B
 Taking a leave for 2 consecutive semesters without the approval of their major advisor
 Breaking of University’s rules and regulations
 Deficient performance in dissertation defense

MONITORING SYSTEM

Major advisor is a key role in monitoring students on the progress of research project by
providing advice and mentoring, as well as feedback. Advisors have main responsibilities to help
students to understand the requirements of the degree program, ensure timelines and milestones are
met and maintain an up-to-date record for each student.

Students have responsibilities to ensure the graduation requirements will be met by seeking
further help from their advisor when needed.

It is advisable for all research students to establish a schedule of regular meetings with their
supervisors, at least once a month. Communicating in person, over e-mail or over the phone is
acceptable.

During Year 1, Semester 2 (before Immunology Seminar), major advisors should discuss about
dissertation topic, objectives and research plan with their advisee. This will be benefits for students to
start review their research subject and may also help to decide the topic for students present in the
SIIM620 Immunology Seminar course.

After dissertation subject is addressed, students may start a literature review and do some
research experiments having a preliminary data for developing a dissertation proposal. It is suggested
that students should register for dissertation and sit in the dissertation proposal examination within
Year 2, Semester 2.

After register for dissertation, at this point, a co-advisor and/or an external advisor should be
appointed by the major advisor.

Changing advisors or members of dissertation advisory committee can be requested upon
approval by the Major advisor, Program director and Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

IMPORTANT: At the end of every semester, the major advisor will assess and report
student’s performance and research progress with an agreement of advisee (GR. 42 Form) to the
Program director and to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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ETHICS

Students whose research project involves human beings must undergo training courses in the
area of Ethics in Human Research provided by the Faculty of Graduate Studies or Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital before conducting their research. The certificate of training completion must be
submitted to the Ethics Committee for Research in Humans, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital for
approval. For more information please refer to this link: http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirb/Eng/index.
html.

Similarly, students whose research involves animals for experimental purposes must take a
training course for conducting research using animal subjects provided by the Siriraj Laboratory Animal
Research and Care Centre, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. The certificate of completion must be
submitted to the Siriraj Animal Care and Use Committee, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital for
approval. Details about the workshops and request for animal ethics are available in this website:
http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/Th/division/animals/.

Any documents certifying for experiments involving human beings or animals for experimental
purposes must be attached in the complete dissertation's appendix.
After passing the dissertation defense, the students must officially notify the termination of the
project to the committee.

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QUALIFYING EXAMINATION (QE)

Ph.D. students must pass the qualifying examination first to confirm a place as a Ph.D.
candidate.

Ph.D. students should have their qualifying examination in the next coming semester.

Although finishing of coursework is not required for taking QE, all coursework
should be completed no later than semesters 2 of the second year.

Requirements

 GPA > 3.00
 English language proficiency: 2020 requirement
 On-line submission of GR.35 Form at least 15 days before the examination day
 Submit a non-dissertation proposal to the Qualifying Examination Committee within 15 working

days before the examination date.

Examiners

The Qualifying Examination committee, at least 4 members, will be appointed by the
Program director and are nominated by the Major advisor (GR. 35 Form).

The Qualifying Examination Committee must include at least one invited external examiner
who is not a member either of the program committee or of the dissertation advisory committee.

Assessment format

A non-dissertation proposal is submitted to all members in the committee. Students are
allowed to give presentation for 45-50 minutes, followed by oral examination. Both written and oral
components are marked by the QE committee using the rubrics assessment format.

Students are recommended to study the Qualifying Examination grading criteria in advance for
preparing yourself for evaluation (Please refer to the section “QE AND DISSERTATION EVALUATION
RUBRICS”).

Possible outcomes

- Pass
- Not Pass

Students must retake all the examination processes within 6 months.
Students who fail the re-examination will be issued to the Program committee. The students
may be asked to leave the Program or downgrade to the Master’s Program.

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DISSERTATION EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES

Steps for dissertation process (Ph.D. Program) can be found at the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Website, please refer to: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/step-doctoral-en.php.

After passing the Qualifying Examination, students are allowed to take the dissertation
proposal examination to ensure the student's research proposal is sufficient for graduation. According
to the Ph.D. Program Specification, students should register for dissertation and sit in the dissertation
proposal examination in Year 2, Semester 2.

Passing the examinations is assessed using the rubrics assessment format. You can find the
information in the “QE AND DISSERTATION EVALUATION RUBRICS” section. It is advisable to read this in
advance for preparing yourself for evaluation.

It should be noted that your writing essay/ report, proposal and dissertation may be asked for
the plagiarism check. Please refer to this link
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/pdf/ประกาศป้องกนั วิทยานิพนธE์ N.pdf

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL EXAMINATION

Approval for registration of dissertation credits from their major advisor is required.
Students submit the name of their major advisor and dissertation proposal title to the Program
direct (GR. 44 Form) that is then submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.
Ph. D. candidates should perform this examination within the Year 2, not later than
Semester 2.
Timelines are important in evaluating the feasibility of the student’s dissertation project. A
timeline for research plan and expected outputs should be included in the proposal.

Requirements

 Submit GR. 39 Form
 Submit the dissertation proposal to the dissertation proposal committee, at least 15 working

days before the examination date.

Examiners

Dissertation Proposal Examination Committee, at least 4 members, are nominated by the
major advisor and appointed by Program director (GR. 39 Form).

The committee must include at least one invited external examiner who is not a member
either of the program committee or of the dissertation advisory committee. The chair of the
committee must be the major advisor.

Assessment format

Dissertation proposal examination is public and consists of an oral presentation of the proposal
(50 minutes), followed by questioning by the audience. After a few public questions, the audience will
be asked to leave the room while the committee will discuss about the student’s proposal.

Both written and oral component are marked by the Dissertation Proposal Examination
Committee using the rubrics assessment format.

Students are recommended to study the Dissertation Proposal Examination grading criteria in
advance for preparing yourself for evaluation (Please refer to the section “QE AND DISSERTATION
EVALUATION RUBRICS”).

Timelines are important in evaluating the feasibility of the student’s thesis project. A timeline
for research plan and expected output should be included in the thesis proposal.

Possible outcomes

 Pass
 Pass with conditions

Students need to revise the dissertation proposal according to the recommendation of the
committee.
 Not Pass

Students must retake the oral examination within a timeframe determined by the dissertation
proposal committee from the examination day.

The result of dissertation proposal is reported to the Program director (GR. 33 Form). If
students pass with condition or not pass, the revision result is approved by the major advisor and the
Program director (GR. 37 Form).

After passing the dissertation proposal examination, the dissertation advisory committee, a
major advisor and at least 2 co-advisors nominated by the major advisor, is appointed by the Program
director (GR. 1 Form).

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The major advisor will assess and report student’s performance and research progress with an
agreement of advisee to the Program director (GR. 42 Form) and to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at
the end of every semester. Students must fill a progress report (GR.42 Form) together with their major
advisor and the dissertation advisory committee that is then submitted to the Program director and to
the Faculty of Graduate Studies. The outcome from the report can be “P”, “S”, and “U” that stand
for In progress, Satisfied, and Unsatisfied, respectively. Students who have “P” for 4 consecutive
semesters will be brought to the attention and discussed by the committee for an action plan. The
minutes must be submitted to the Program that will be forwarded to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

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DISSERTATION DEFENSE

Students are allowed to defend their dissertation after spending time for conducting research
more than 90 days.

Approval from the major advisor for the dissertation defense is needed.
Dissertation title is approved and the dissertation defense committee is appointed by the
Program director (GR. 2 Form).
Students are required to submit their dissertation to the committee at least 15 days before the
day of dissertation defense. Information about dissertation preparation and submission, please refer to
in this link: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/.

Requirements

 Pass every required and elective coursework
 GPA > 3.0
 Pass Dissertation proposal examination
 Submit the first few pages of dissertation (from cover to abstract) to the staff of Academic

Services Section at Faculty of Graduate Studies, Salaya Campus for a brief check on the
dissertation format
 Submit the complete dissertation to the dissertation defense committee, at least 15 working
days before the examination date.
 Submit GR. 2 Form to the Faculty of Graduates Studies, at least 15 working days before the
examination date.
 For graduation: At least 1 publication as the first author published or accepted for publication
in the International peer-reviewed journal.
Eligibility to defend
 For students who do not have published article on the day of dissertation defend, at least 1

manuscript as the first author in the International peer-reviewed journal that is ready for
submission should be presented to the committee.

For candidates who received scholarship from the Royal Golden Jubilee (RGJ)-Ph.D. Program

 Eligibility to defend and graduation. According to the RGJ-Ph.D. scholarship requirement,
students must produce at least 2 publications with the following details.
1) One publication published or accepted for publication as the first author in the International
peer-reviewed journal in the web of science collection with an impact factor in quartile 1 or 2.
Otherwise, obtaining a patent that is approved by the RGJ committee.
and
2) One publication or short communication published or accepted for publication as the first
author (if possible) in the International journal in ASEAN Citation Index (ACI) or group 1 of Thai-
Journal Citation Index (TCI).

Examiners

Dissertation Defense Committee, at least 4 members, are nominated by the major advisor and
appointed by Program director (GR.2 Form). The committee must include;

1. Chair of the dissertation defense committee who must not be either the major advisor
or co-advisor.

2. Major advisor
3. Co-advisors
4. External examiner
After dissertation is summited to the committee, the Ph.D. Dissertation will be assessed by all
members of the Defense Committee.

Assessment format

The Dissertation defense is a public defense which consists of an oral presentation of the
dissertation (50 minutes), followed by questioning by the audience. After public questions, the
audience will be asked to leave the room while the committee asks the candidate some questions.

Candidates will be asked to leave the room so that committee members may consult and
discuss privately about the student’s performance on the written dissertation and oral examination
using rubric assessment. The evaluation rubrics can be found at the back of this handbook.
The chair of the committee is responsible for finalizing the result.

Possible outcomes

- Pass
- Pass with conditions

Students need to revise the dissertation according to the recommendation of the committee.

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A FAILED grade will be assigned if the revised Dissertation is not made within 90 days from the
examination day.
- Not Pass

Students must retake the oral presentation within a timeframe determined by Dissertation
Defense Examination Committee and pay for the retake defense examination fee. If the condition
cannot be met, FAILED grade will be assigned.

The result of dissertation defense is reported to the Program director (GR. 3 Form). If students
pass with conditions or not pass, the revision result is approved by the Chair of dissertation defense
committee, major advisor and Program director (GR.4 Form).

The entitled page and approval page are then signed by the dissertation advisory committee
and the dissertation defense examination committee after passing the defense exam.
IMPORTANT: If the article which is a part of your thesis has not been published yet within one year
after you pass your thesis defense, you must report to the Program stating the reason (s) of delay.
An officially notification of the delayed will be signed off by your major advisor and the Program
director to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

FINAL DISSERTATION SUBMISSION

After passing the defense exam, student should bring the original copy of the complete
dissertation both hard copy and an electronic file to the staff of Academic Services Section at Faculty
of Graduate Studies for checking the dissertation format (The service takes at least two working days).

Moreover, abstract of the dissertation must be checked for the English Grammar. Students
should contact the Language Center Staff on the 2nd floor of Graduate Studies Building, Salaya Campus.
Abstract should be in a double space format.

After correcting, students should submit the final version of the abstract together with
Entitled Page and Approval Page signed by the Program director and dean of Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies who is the last person to sign off.
The final dissertation (one original and one copy) plus a word file and PDF file on a CD to the Faculty of
Graduate Studies within 21 days (including holidays) of the defense date. A fee for late submission is
charged.
IMPORTANT: The "delayed submission" cannot be later than 90 days (including holidays) after the
defense date. Otherwise, the Faculty of Graduate Studies can cancel the thesis defense result and
the student must register and re-start the entire thesis processes i.e. starting from thesis proposal
examination.

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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

All requirements for graduation follow the regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies,
Mahidol University as shown below.

Ph.D. Program in Immunology

1. Student must complete the program within a maximum time frame.
2. Plan 2 Ph.D. students must complete coursework with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
3. Student must pass the English Proficiency Examination:

 an IELTS score with a minimum of 5 or
 a TOEFL-IBT score with a minimum of 61 or
 a TOEFL-ITP score with a minimum of 500 or
4. Students must pass the Professional and Personal Skills Development (Soft skills) at least 1 activity
in every (4) required skills.
5. Students must pass qualifying examination.
6. Students must complete their dissertation research and pass the oral dissertation proposal exam
and public dissertation defense in a public examination.
7. Submit the complete dissertation together with abstract and CD to the Faculty of Graduate
Studies.
8. At least 1 publication* published or accepted for publication in an international peer-
reviewed journal as first author.
9. Study program affiliations of the student must be indicated in the students’ publication as
Graduate program in Immunology, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

*Students receiving scholarship are responsible to ensure that output(s) required by their sponsor has
been achieved to fulfil requirement before graduation.
Regulations of Dissertation Publishing for Graduation in a Doctoral Degree Program, please refer to
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/ThesisPublications_DoctoralDegree.pdf

For graduation, the Program director submits the request for student's graduation to Faculty of
Graduate Studies (GR. 5 Form) before authorization of degree by the Mahidol University Council.

A certificate of graduation, an official transcript, detailing examinations taken and results
achieved are issued automatically to the graduating students and post to their contact addresses.

IMPORTANT: To request the degree, the student must complete the GR. 5 Form that can be

downloaded from this link: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/application-form-
thesis.php, attached with the published article which is the part of the thesis. Then, student

should bring the original copy of the document and one copy to our admin staff of the Programs in
Immunology (Ms. Benjawan) to forward the document to the Program director to sign off. The
document will be then submitted to the Faculty of Graduate studies.

If you submit the document to the Faculty of Graduate Studies directly by yourself, you
must provide a copy of them to Ms. Benjawan.

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APPEAL PROCEDURE

Students can raise and inform any concern to the graduate program officers or to the Program
director directly, in person, telephone or e-mail as well as using the appeal provided at the back of
this handbook.

The program committee is responsible to investigate and decide the outcome.
Specific appeals regarding the coursework or course assessment can be made directly to the
lecturers and/or course coordinators as well as to the Program director.
Furthermore, appeal system has been set by the Mahidol University that student can access
directly to the appeal procedures (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/complain
/HelpLogin.php?lang=en).

AWARDS & PRIZES

For graduate students, Mahidol University has awards and prizes for students’ academic
achievement. Please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/scholarships/.

For example, you would win the Distinguished Dissertation Award Distinguished Dissertation
Award, 50,000 THB and a certificate for a Doctoral level or 30,000 THB and a certificate for a Master's
degree level. The Outstanding Dissertation Award is also granted, 25,000 THB and a certificate for a
Doctoral level or 15,000 THB and a certificate for a Master's degree level.

Recording as “Dean’s list” on your transcript and Trophy would be made for students who have
attained at least a cumulative GPA of 3.9.

In addition, the outstanding graduate's Dissertation or Research Project in a given year can be
nominated and awarded by National Research Council, please refer to http://www.nrct.go.th.

OTHER INFORMATION

SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE

Immunology Program arrange seminars given by invited speakers regularly throughout the
academic year. Announcement of the special talks is up-to-date on the website:
http://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/ th/department/immunology/web/en/index.html.

Arrangements are made for students to meet with guest speakers, and students are
encouraged to participate in the scientific discussions.

Moreover, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital also organizes a few events, for example,
Graduate Research Forum. Please refer to this link:
http://www1.si.mahidol.ac.th/en/education/postgraduate/postgraduate-news-events

VACATIONS AND LEAVES

Graduate study is a full-time commitment on the part of students. During an academic year,
students make take a vacation during a term break if it is not conflict with the student’s coursework or
research. However, the leaves should apprise their major advisor of their intentions at least two
weeks before the planned absence.

If a student receives financial support for graduate study, payroll changes may be necessary.
Unscheduled absences or excessive vacation, holiday or leave time would be considered 'poor
performance' and issued to the Program committee. Immunology program reserves the right to
terminate the students' status if their qualifications are not satisfied.
Travelling to do research at university or institute outside Thailand is advisable to inform to
the program. The university or institute may ask for a letter or an evidence of students’ status from
the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please contact the program for more information.

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Mahidol University has collaborated with many international funding agencies, including Ford
Foundation, JICA, SEAMEO and WHO etc. Furthermore, the Faculty of Graduate Studies also annually
provides partial support for outstanding students. Application is allowed after enrollment as students
at Mahidol University. Please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/scholarships/.

Furthermore, the Faculty of Graduate Studies also annually provides partial support for
outstanding students. Application is allowed after enrollment as students at Mahidol University. Please
refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/scholarships/.

In addition to funding provided by the university, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital offers a
number of Siriraj Graduate Scholarships for both Thai and international (Non-Thai) students. For
presentation in aboard, the Faculty also provide additional funding for travel for students who are
carrying out research in the Program and involved in an existing research project. More information
please refer to http://sigradstudy.wixsite.com/sigradeng/scholarships.

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INTERRUPTIONS OF STUDY

According to the Mahidol University’s regulation of Request to temporary suspension of studies,
 Students can request to temporarily suspend studies per the following conditions: student
has studied and completed at least 1 semester and must have maintained a GPA of not less
than 2.00. Students must submit the AS-3-09 form
(http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/forms/ AS-3-09_EN.pdf) requesting a
temporary suspension of studies/retire from the status of student, accompanied with the
justification for student’s request and necessary document (if any) to the Dean of the
Faculty of Graduate Studies via approval of the Program director at least two weeks prior
to the registration period.
 Once students have received approval from the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies to
temporarily suspend studies, students must register by specifying “Voluntarily Suspend”
and pay the maintaining student status fee 4,000 baht and the education services fee.
 Students that receive a notification of approval to temporarily suspend studies must
receive Permission from the Program director and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate
Studies to re-enroll at least one week before the registration period.
The Program director can be authorised to approve the temporary suspension of studies if

there is a good reason. Students must provide evidence to support their request. A temporary
suspension of studies is applicable where a student is unable to work on his or her studies for a
significant period of time. Some circumstances can include medical and health problems (Medical
certificates will be required), personal and family problems.

Any one period of authorised temporary suspension of studies will be allowed authorised by the
Program at a maximum period for 2 consecutive semesters. In some circumstance, one more semester
may be requested. The temporary suspension of studies is not applied retrospectively.

Students in receipt of a scholarship should note that a temporary suspension of studies may have
implications in relation to receipt of funding.

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EXTENSIONS OF STUDY

When students spend a maximum years of studying in the program, students need to fill the AS
– 3 – 15 Extension request form (please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/
forms/AS-3-15_EN.pdf) and attach a report to explain the reasons for making this request. The chair of
the Dissertation Advisory Committee and the Program director are needed to sign off this form before
submission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University for consideration.

ACCOMMODATION

Upon acceptance, staff within our Immunology Program Office and the present students in the
Program will be able to advise new students of their nearest accommodation. Information about
finding a place to live is also provided to students on the orientation day.

There is a list of private dormitories that are close to the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
can be found in this link: http://sigradstudy.wixsite.com/sigradeng/private-dormitory-nearby.

Additionally, students can contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies to assist in finding suitable
accommodation. If you have any other queries regarding accommodation, please send an e-mail to
[email protected] directly.

HEALTH & WELLBEING

Health insurance is mandatory for all students. The cost is already included in the tuition fee.
Students can choose to be insured for a private hospital. Furthermore, students can use service at
Dental and Health Affair Units, provided by Mahidol University, in their study campus. For more detail,
please refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/ academicinfo/
std_service_en.php.

There are sports facilities provided in the faculty area. To use of these facilities, recent
medical certificate is required.

Siriraj Fitness Center is a service center that is located on the 11th Floor of the Siriraj
Gymnesium Building. The center offers a student membership or pay as you go entry to non-members.
Advising with facilities and events are provided by the professional fitness trainer’s team in the center.
Furthermore, indoor badminton and basketball courts are also provided in the same building on the
12th and 13th floor.

In addition to the health insurance plan that all students need to comply with university,
students in our program can access Student Health Care Facility of the faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital which is located in the OPD Building, 3rd Floor (Room no. 343), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital. Students can walk-in by showing Siriraj Student ID Card and Passport (For Foreigner) every
time to visit the OPD from 8.00 – 16.00 on weekdays. Emergency and Trauma Care for student is also
available 24 hours a day. Student Health Care Facility, Tel: (+66)-024197389.

For mental health, students can contact directly to Miss Wachiraya Lerdkrai, the therapist at
Postgraduate Education Division (Mental Health/Psychologist) call 02-419-6405 or 091-592-2892.
Moreover, on Wednesday, students can see a doctor by walk-in to the Mental Clinic at 7th Floor OPD
building (Tel.: 02-419-7373).

LIBRARY

There are 16 Faculty libraries provided by Mahidol University under Mahidol University Library
and Information Center (MULIC) and located at Bangkok Noi, Phayathai and Salaya campuses. The
library catalog can be retrieved through the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) via MULIC's web page
at its URL of http://www.li.mahidol.ac.th. Central Library is located at the Salaya Campus.

Students of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital can access books in the Siriraj Medical
Library (SiML), which opens every day between 08.30 - 20.00, through the student ID card (activate at
the library). SiML offers Library Information Services which have a digital library system (e-journal and
e-text book) to use searching via intranet, internet and Virtual Private Network (VPN). Other services,
for example, copy, print and scan, searching ISBN, audio visual services, student study area, and
meeting rooms also are offered. Librarian counsels the new students to use the various facilities
available. More information please visit website: http://www.medlib.si.mahidol.ac.th/ siriraj/.

Furthermore, our Program provides a library (Room no. 1123) which is located at the
department of immunology, 11th Floor Adulyadejvikrom Building. This room is designed as a quiet spot
for reading and studying. Books are available for borrowing. For more details about using our library
please contact Mr Attapong Suppaketchachai (Room no. 1101).

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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FACILITY

Students can access Mahidol University Internet, MU Wifi and VPN by register for membership
which costs 300.- Baht per semester.

Your internet account will be created after your registration and fee payment are completed.
Students need to register online for internet account, please refer to this link:
http://student.mahidol.ac.th or http://www.student.mahidol.ac.th/internetaccount/. After that, you
can register for university e-mail address (http://live.mahidol.ac.th/). You can use your internet
account for only one semester (Semester 1: June – October and Semester 2: November – May). It will
be renewed automatically after your registration and fee payment are completed.
More information, please contact:

Division of Information Technology, Office of the President, Mahidol University
999 Phuttamonthon 4 Road, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom 73170
Phone: 0-2849-6022, Intra-phone: i+49-6022, Fax: 02-849-6039
E-mail: [email protected]

TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BETWEEN CAMPUS

Shuttle bus service is available between Salaya, Phayathai and Bangkok Noi Campuses for staff
and students on schedule and free of charge. For more information please refer
https://www.mahidol.ac.th/en/shuttle_bus.html
Time table of the shutter bus service can be found at the announcement boards in front of the main
office of department of Immunology.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Career options following completion of degree will be arise early and become increasingly
important as training progresses. All member of the Immunology Program stands ready to advise
students, and students are encouraged to seek this advice at any time during their training. Students
receiving a Ph.D., students usually take a career in academic research. A postdoctoral researcher is a
position which is to further prepare for an independent research career.

ALUMNI

You automatically become alumni of the Immunology Program, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University on graduation. Being a part of Immunology alumni provides a lifelong
relationship with the Program and University. You can take part in our events, meeting other graduates
in academic or professional field. Stay contact with the Program on social media:
Facebook page: Siriraj Immunology Graduate Program & Alumni Club Line ID: Immunology Siriraj

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COURSE TIMETABLE

Courses offered in each academic year are shown in the table below, including electives courses that
were taken in the past years. According to your research project, you should ask for suggestion from
your major advisor to select the elective courses that benefit for your dissertation.
Please note: The table suggests a guideline for choosing elective courses only, please check the
updated schedule of each course before registration to avoid overlapping classes.

For PhD Courses offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1
Students
holding Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
23412341234123412341234123
B.Sc. Course ID Week 1 4
Mon-Fri (AM)
Required SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri
18 cedits Tue& Thu (AM)
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon&Tue&Thu

SIIM 501 Immunology (2)

SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3)

SCID518 Generic Skills in Science Research (1)

At least 6 credits of SIIM614 Immunity and Infection (2)
elective courses must be
SIIM617 Advanced Flow Cytometry (2) Mon-Thu
completed. (PM)
SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3) Mon-Fri
Tue&Thu
SCID511 Gene Technology (1) Wed (AM)
Mon&Fri (AM)
SIMI513 Medical Virology (2)
Tue&Thu
SIBC504 Biochemistry (4) Wed&Tue

SCPA610 Cellular Pathology I (2)

SIMI512 Medical Bacteriology &Mycology (3)

SCBT502 Recombinant Dna Techno (3)

For PhD Courses offered in semester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER
Students

holding Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

B.Sc. Course ID Week 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Required SIIM611 Molecular Immunology (2) Mon&Thu (AM)
18 cedits
SIIM620 Immunology Seminar II (2) Thu (PM)

SIIM622 Immunology research grant development (2) Mon(AM)&Thu(PM)

SCMI602 Advanced Immunology (3) Mon&Thu (AM)

At least 6 credits of SIIM615 Molecular Biochem of Cancer (1) Tue (PM)
elective courses
SIIM616 Stem Cell Science (3) Fri (PM)
must be completed.
SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

SCID510 Immunological Methods (1) Mon(PM) & Fri(PM)

SCID514 Animal Experi In Biomed Res (1)

SCID516 Biostatistics (3)

SIMI615 Fund Of Diagnostic Microbio (1)

For PhD Courses offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1
Students
holding Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

M.Sc. Course ID Week 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

At least 5 credits of elective courses must SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri (AM)
be completed.
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon-Fri

SIIM 501 Immunology (2) Tue& Thu (AM)

SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3) Mon&Tue&Thu

SCID518 Generic Skills in Science Research (1)

SIIM614 Immunity and Infection (2)

SIIM617 Advanced Flow Cytometry (2) Mon-Thu

SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3) Mon-Fri

SCID511 Gene Technology (1) (PM)

SIMI513 Medical Virology (2) Wed (AM)

SIBC504 Biochemistry (4) Mon&Fri (AM)

SCPA610 Cellular Pathology I (2) Tue&Thu

SIMI512 Medical Bacteriology &Mycology (3) Wed&Tue

SCBT502 Recombinant Dna Techno (3) Tue&Thu

For PhD Courses offered in semester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER
Students
holding Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

M.Sc. Course ID Week 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Required SIIM620 Immunology Seminar II (2) Thu (PM)
7 credits
SIIM622 Immunology research grant development (2) Mon(AM)&Thu(PM)

SCMI602 Advanced Immunology (3) Mon&Thu (AM)

SIIM611 Molecular Immunology (2) Mon&Thu (AM)

At least 5 credits of SIIM615 Molecular Biochem of Cancer (1) Tue (PM)
elective courses must be
SIIM616 Stem Cell Science (3) Fri (PM)
completed.
SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

SCID509 Separation Techniques (1)

SCID510 Immunological Methods (1) Mon(PM) & Fri(PM)
SCID514 Animal Experi In Biomed Res (1)

SCID516 Biostatistics (3)

SIMI615 Fund Of Diagnostic Microbio (1)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

REQUIRED COURSES

SCID 500 Cell and Molecular Biology

Life and information flow in cell; Energy flow in biosystem; Cell structure and function; Cell
signaling; Cell division; Cellular differentiation; Cell death and development

SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research

Ethics for researchers; Ethical consideration in the use of ideas; Data and technology; Human
subjects and experimental animals; Proper design and use of research protocols; Methods in search for
scientific information; Techniques in formulating and writing research projects, i.e., thesis proposals
and grant applications, research reports, theses and manuscripts for publication; Intellectual property
right; Copyright versus plagiarism; Proper credit acknowledgement

SCMI 602 Advanced Immunology

Cellular and molecular basis of an up to date subjects in Immunology; Interactions between
various cellular and soluble components; Regulation and maintenance of the immune system and
immunopathological conditions; Vaccine developments; Immune response in current infections and
cancers

SIID 501 Molecular and cellular basis of biomedicine

Biomolecules, cell structure and function, genetic materials, regulation of gene expression,
structure and mechanism of enzyme, membrane biology, cell communication, cell signaling, energy
metabolism, cell proliferation, cell differentiation, cell death, cancer, basic immune response, host-
pathogen interaction; basic gene, protein, cellular and immunological methods in biomedical research

SIIM 501 Immunology

Principles of the immune responses; Components and development of the immune system;
Cell-mediated and humoral immune responses; Innate and adaptive immune responses; Physiological
and pathological mechanisms of immune responses; Regulations of the immune responses; Roles and
significance of factors affecting the immune responses; Self-study; Analytical thinking; Discipline and
punctuality; Morality and ethics

SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology

Components and functions of the innate and adaptive immune system at both cellular and
molecular levels; Development and differentiation of major subpopulations of lymphocyte; Antigen
presentation through classical and non-classical MHC molecules; Tolerance of immune system;
Autoimmunity; Mucosal immunity

SIIM 620 Immunology Seminar II

Knowledge and research methodology gathering on modern and interesting subjects in
immunology fields; Information analysis and synthesis with scientific thinking and creativity by
integration with related immunology knowledge; Including cellular or humoral components by natural
or engineering processes; Presentation to class and program faculties; Discussion emphasizing students'
ability and apply the obtained knowledge to research development; Morality and ethics

SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques

Principles, procedures and interpretation of Immunology laboratory investigation; Flow
cytometry; Detection of immunoglobulin level; Immunoelectrophoresis Phagocytic function;
Lymphoproliferation assay; Agglutination test; Immunofluorescence; Automated immunoassays; Other
techniques for diagnosis and research in immunology

SIIM 622 Immunology Research Grant Development

Searching for suitable call for proposal by granting agencies; Literature review for research
proposal development; Writing competitive research proposal; Estimation of research budget; Research
proposal submission process and presentation to reviewer; Practising research project criticizing;
Responses to reviewers comments; Tips for a successful research grant proposal; Overall learning

process is based on group learning process; Ethics and research morality.

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ELECTIVE COURSES

GRID 603 Biostatistics

Methods of statistical data collection, analysis and interpretation of biomedical and public
health data; Probability distributions, sampling distributions, estimation of parameters; Significance
tests by using parametric and nonparametric methods; Analysis of variance; Correlation and regression
analyses

SCID 516 Biostatistics

Scientific methods and biostatistical analysis; statistical principles to applying in planning and
analyzing data from experiment; probability distributions; estimation; hypothesis testing; chi-square
test and analysis of frequencies; regression and correlation analysis; analysis of variance; analysis of
covariance; probit analysis; non-parametric statistics and using of statistical packages

SCID 518 Generic Skills in Science Research

Ethics for researchers; Ethical consideration in the use of ideas; Data and technology; Human
subjects and experimental animals; Proper design and use of research protocols; Methods in search for
scientific information; Techniques in formulating and writing research projects, research reports,
theses and manuscript; Intellectual property right; Copyright versus plagiarism; Proper credit
acknowledgement

SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology

Components and functions of the innate and adaptive immune system at both cellular and
molecular levels; Development and differentiation of major subpopulations of lymphocyte; Antigen
presentation through classical and non-classical MHC molecules; Tolerance of immune system;
Autoimmunity; Mucosal immunity

SIIM 614 Immunity and Infection

Mechanisms of microbial virulence; Genomic dissection of bacterial virulence; Evolution of
pathogen; Identification of microbial virulence factors; Immunological concepts of vaccines;
Development of novel vaccines; Presentation and discussion to class and program faculties; Group
discussion; Ethics and research morality

SIIM 615 Molecular Biochemistry of Cancer

Knowledge in biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics in cancer; Chemical compositions,
structures and functions of biomolecules expressed in cancer; Regulation of gene expression and
epigenetic control in cancer and related cells; signal transduction in cancer and related cells; Cancer
microenvironment; Application of basic knowledge in clinical practice; Group discussion on hot related
topics

SIIM 616 Stem Cell Science

Comprehensive view of the stem cell biology; Biology of both embryonic and adult stem cells;
Characteristics at cellular and molecular levels; Signaling transduction; Stem cell interactions with
their microenvironment; Stem cell role in tissue and organ homeostasis; Basic techniques in stem cell
research; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as a standard treatment for hematological
disorders; Potential uses and limitations of stem cells for the treatment of diseases; Ethical issues of
stem cell for research, animal care and clinical practice

SIIM 617 Advanced Flow Cytometry

Introduction to flow cytometry technique; Compensation in flow cytometry and fluorochrome
selection; Flow cytometric data analysis; Polychromatic flow cytometry for multi-parameter analysis;
Cell sorting for specific cell subset isolation; Advanced flow cytometry technique for research

SIIM 618 Molecular Biology Techniques

Principle of molecular biology techniques; procedure and laboratory skill on molecular biology
techniques; DNA and RNA extraction and analysis; Polymerase chain reaction; Gene mutation analysis;
Bacterial DNA vector preparation; Genetic engineering; Gene cloning; Gene mutagenesis; Recombinant
protein production; Protein separation and analysis; Protein expression in cell culture; Cellular analysis

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DISSERTATION
SIIM 699 Dissertation (Entered with M.SC.)
SIIM 799 Dissertation (Entered with B.Sc.)

Creation and processing of innovative research in the areas of immunology, molecular biology or
medical sciences; Overall process of research methodology at the international standard level;
Dissertation writing and examination; Defend dissertation; Publication of the dissertation in standard
international journal with ethics and research morality.

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FORM LIST

Forms for submitting to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University can be found at this link:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/download-forms.php

Online application form for some steps can be found in this link: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/
prof/student/MainPage.php?lang=th&module=Main.php
Form no. Form title

GR 1 THESIS TITLE AND THESIS ADVISORY COMMITTEE/ THEMATIC PAPER TITLE AND THEMATIC
PAPER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
GR 2 ORAL THESIS DEFENSE AND COMMITTEE / ORAL THEMATIC PAPER DEFENSE AND
COMMITTEE
GR 26 SUBMISSION OF BOUND VOLUMES OF THE THESIS/THEMATIC PAPER
GR 3 EVALUATION OF THE ORAL THESIS / THEMATIC PAPER DEFENSE
GR. 30 REQUEST FOR QUALIFIED SPECIALIST (S) TO ASSESS A RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
GR 33 EVALUATION OF THE THESIS/THEMATIC PAPER PROPOSAL EXAMINATION
GR 35 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION AND COMMITTEE
GR. 37 RESULT OF A REVISION OF THESIS / THEMATIC PAPER PROPOSAL EXAMINATION
GR. 38 EVALUATION OF THE QUALIFYING EXAMINATION

GR 39 ORAL THESIS PROPOSAL DEFENSE AND COMMITTEE / ORAL THEMATIC PAPER PROPOSAL
DEFENSE AND COMMITTEE
GR 4 RESULT OF A REVISION OF THESIS / THEMATIC PAPER
GR. 40 PUBLICATION OF THESIS ON MAHIDOL’S WEBSITE
GR.42 THE REPORT AND ASSESSMENT OF A STUDENT’S PROGRESS AND RESEARCH PERFORMANCE
FOR THESIS / THEMATIC PAPER
GR.43 FROM SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF GRADUATE STUDIES REQUESTING APPROVAL OF
JOURNAL FOR COMPLETION OF DOCTORAL DEGREE
GR 44 APPOINTMENT OF THESIS/THEMATIC PAPER PROPOSAL ADVISOR
GR.47 REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THESIS PUBLISHING FOR GRADUATION IN A MASTER’S DEGREE
PROGRAM
GR 49 REQUIREMENTS FOR THESIS/THEMATIC PAPER REVISION FORM
GR 5 REQUESTING DEGREE
GR.50 TURNITIN ORIGINALITY REPORT

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https://www.si.mahidol.ac.th/th/department/immunology/web/th/download.html

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APPEAL FORM
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BASIC THAI WORDS AND PHASES

English Thai English Thai

I (Women) Chan, Noo You Koon
I (Man) Pom He/She Kao
We Rao They Poouk - Kao
Female/Male Nong Female/Male (senior) Pee
(junior)
Mr./Ms/Miss Khun Professor/Lectures Ar-jarn

There are words that reflect the gender of the speaker. Men

end a sentence with "Krab”; women with "Ka". You can put

them in the end of the sentence for a polite conversation.

Yes Krab/ Ka Yes, you are right Chai Krab/Ka
No
Mai / Mai Chai Krab/Ka Bye/ Bai
Hello Pen – Yang – Ngai –
How are you? Greeting Bang?
Mai – Sa - Baai
Sa – Wad - Dee Goodbye Khor - Tod

Sa – Baai – Dee - Mai? How is it going? Chob
Paang Mak
I’m fine Sa - Baai – Dee I’m not well Aow –Aun - Nee
Thank you Khob – Koon Sorry
No problem Mai – Pen – Rai Song
Shopping See
Cheap Took Like Hok
Expensive Paang Very expensive Pead
Can you reduce the Lod – Noi – Dai – Mai I want this one Sib
price? Yee-Sib-Ed
Nung Numbers Yee-Sib-Saam
1 Sam 2 Yee-Sib-Ha
3 Ha 4 See-Sib
5 Jed 6 Nung Rooi
7 Gaao 8 Nung-Muen
9 Yee-Sib 10 Nung-Laan
20 Yee-Sib-Song 21
22 Yee-Sib-See 23 Khor - Tod
24 Sam-Sib 25
30 Ha-Sib 40
50 Nung Paan 100
1,000 Nung-Seann 10,000
100,000 1,000,000
Raan-Ar-Haan
Restaurant Restaurant
Excuse me

Hungry Hew May I have the menu? Khor – Mea – Nuu
Vegetarian Maang – Sa – Wee – Water Naam
Rat
Chicken Gai Rice Kow
Pork Moo Beef Neui
Hot Rorn Cold Yen
Coffee Ka - fare No ice Mai-Aow-Nam-Khaeng
No sugar Mai – Aow – Nam – Sweet Waan
Taan
Spicy Pet Not spicy Mai-Pet
Salty Kem Sour Preaw
To ask
What? Ar-rai? What is this? Nee-Khue Ar-rai?
Where? Tee-Nai? Where is the toilet? Hong-Naam Yuu Tee-
Nai?
Where is the Roong-Pa-Ya-Baan How much? Tao-Rai
hospital? Yuu Tee-Nai?

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Left Saai Direction Kwa
Stop Yood Right Pai
Come Maa Go Trung
Straight
Black Daam Khow
Yellow Leung Colour Kheaw
Red Deang White Som
Blue Fah Green Naam – Ngean
Orange
Navy

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