M.Sc in Immunology

Department of Immunology

Academic Year 2020

M.Sc. 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
M.Sc. Programs 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 M.Sc. program but also the Graduate Program
Regulations announced by the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol
University.

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

I hope that this “M.Sc. Program in Immunology Student Handbook” will be useful during your
studies at our program.

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

Assistant Professor Watip Tangjittipokin, Ph.D. (Immunology)
Program director

Department of Immunology
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Mahidol University

Email: [email protected]
Tel: 02-419-6635

This handbook was updated on June 24, 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.

M.Sc. Programs in Immunology (International Program), as part of the Faculty and University,
has set the program objectives to align with the University’s and the Faculty’s vision and mission.
The main aim of the M.Sc. Program in Immunology is to educate and train students to become a
researchers/academic staff in the field of immunology and biosciences. Additionally, it is to delivery
of education and training to individuals wishing to continue their studies to doctoral or PhD level. It
is expected that graduates from the program will boost research activities as well as participate in
research communities and fulfil the demand of socio-economic development of Thailand and the
foreign students’ countries. In this regard, the objectives of our program have been defined.

1.To foster development of ethics 2. To help the students to increase
which underpins research in their breadth and depth of
immunology and biosciences knowledge in the field of
immunology and biosciences

3. To mentor students how to design 4. To enable students to gain
experiments to address specific experiences on research laboratory
questions and learn to critically techniques which underpin
interpret scientific data in immunology and bioscience research
immunology and biosciences

5. To facilitate the development of 6. To nurture students’ soft skill
written and verbal skills in scientific benefits for their life-long learning
communication and future careers

M.SC. PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY CO-ORDINATORS AND SUPPORT STAFF

Asst. Prof. Watip Tangjittipokin Program Director

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

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

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

Asst.Prof.Dr. Wiwit Tanttibhedhyangkul Program Secretary

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

Miss Benjawan Saoruksa Administrative Officer
 [email protected]  Tel: 02-419-9752

Miss Pananard Sarakosala 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 Programs

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 Tel: 02-419-9752 E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 02-419-6636 E-mail: [email protected]
Miss Benjawan Sauraksa
Mrs Somruthai Chaiprasithikul

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: Asst. Prof. Watip Tangjittipokin Tel: 084-768-4441

CONTENTS Page no.

ORIENTATION...............................................................................................................1
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE OF M.SC. (IMMUNOLOGY) PROGRAM AND STUDY PLAN ........................1

• EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES ........................................................................1

• PROGRAM OVERVIEW.......................................................................................2

• CREDITS REQUIRED .........................................................................................2

• COURSEWORK ...............................................................................................2

• STUDY PLAN FOR M.SC. STUDENTS ......................................................................3

• TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY ................................................................................3

• COURSE REGISTRATION ....................................................................................4

• GRADE CRITERIA ............................................................................................4
PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT (SOFT SKILLS).............................................5

• SOFT SKILLS SELF-ASSESSMENT...........................................................................5
CHOOSING YOUR MAJOR ADVISOR ......................................................................................6
CONTINUATION REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................7
TRANSFER FROM M.SC. TO PH.D. PROGRAMS WITHOUT COMPLETING MASTER'S REQUIREMENTS ...........7
TERMINATION...............................................................................................................7
MONITORING SYSTEM .....................................................................................................8
ETHICS .......................................................................................................................8
THESIS EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES................................................................................9

• THESIS PROPOSAL EXAMINATION.........................................................................9

• THESIS DEFENSE........................................................................................... 10
FINAL THESIS SUBMISSION .............................................................................................. 12
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................... 12
APPEAL PROCEDURE..................................................................................................... 13
AWARDS & PRIZES ....................................................................................................... 13
OTHER INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 14

• SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE............................................................................. 14

• VACATIONS AND LEAVES................................................................................. 14

• FINANCIAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................... 14

• INTERRUPTIONS OF STUDY.............................................................................. 14

• EXTENSIONS OF STUDY .................................................................................. 15

• ACCOMMODATION ........................................................................................ 15

• HEALTH & WELLBEING ................................................................................... 15

• LIBRARY .................................................................................................... 16

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) FACILITY........................................................... 16

• TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BETWEEN CAMPUS ...................................................... 17

• JOB OPPORTUNITIES ..................................................................................... 17

• ALUMNI ..................................................................................................... 17
COURSE TIMETABLE ..................................................................................................... 18
ELECTIVE COURSE PACKAGE ........................................................................................... 19
COURSE DESCRIPTION................................................................................................... 20
FORM LIST................................................................................................................. 22
Student APPEAL FORM .................................................................................................. 23
BASIC THAI WORDS and PHASES....................................................................................... 24

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.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE OF M.SC. (IMMUNOLOGY) PROGRAM AND STUDY PLAN

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

After graduation, the M.Sc. program graduates will be able to:

ELO1
• Conduct research work following scientific ethical regulations

ELO2
• Explain and apply up-to-date knowledge and technology within the area of immunology
and biosciences.

ELO3
• Design experiment, analyze, and interpret scientific data for publication under peer
assessment

ELO4
• Possess good quality laboratory skills to carry out experiment work within the area of
immunology and biosciences

ELO5
• Be able to present scientific data clearly and critically by written and oral presentation

ELO6
• Achieve soft skills improvement including interpersonal communication, problem solving,
self-directed learning approaches and accessing information databases for life-long
learning benefit

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
M.Sc. students are required to fulfil a coursework that can be taken mostly during the first year. After
finishing coursework, students are required to conduct research under the supervision of their advisors.
In Year 2 Semester 1, M.Sc. students are recommended to present their thesis proposal for approval
from their thesis proposal committee.
In Year 2 Semester 2, it is advisable that students should sit in their thesis defense when the
manuscript is ready for publication in proceedings or scientific journals.

CREDITS REQUIRED

Required Courses M.Sc. Program 12 credits
Elective Courses Total 36 credits at least 12 credits
Thesis
12 credits

COURSEWORK

All students should consult with their major advisors to choose elective courses that may be relevant
and beneficial for their research project. During the coursework, students are required to maintain an
overall GPA at least 3.0.

Course Code Course Title Credit a

Required courses (12 credits) 3(3-0-6)
3(2-2-5)
SCID 500* Cell and Molecular Biology 2(2-0-4)
2(2-0-4)
SIID 501* Molecular and Cellular Basis of Biomedicine 2(2-0-4)
3(2-2-5)
SIIM 501 Immunology
2(2-0-4)
SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology 1(1-0-2)
3(3-0-6)
SIIM 619 Immunology Seminar I 2(1-2-3)
3(2-2-5)
SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques 3(3-0-6)

**Elective Courses (at least 12 credits) 12(0-36-0)

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

Thesis (12 Credits)

SIIM 698 Thesis

a Credit (Lecture – Practical – Self-study)
* Choose either one of these two courses
** Other elective courses are listed at the back of this handbook.

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STUDY PLAN FOR M.SC. STUDENTS

Year Semester 1 Semester 2

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

1 SIIM 501 Immunology (2) SIIM 611 Molecular Immunology (2)
SIIM 621 Serology and Cellular Immunology SIIM 619 Immunology Seminar I (2)
Techniques (3)
Elective course ( 6) Elective course ( 6)
SIIM 698 Thesis (6)
2 SIIM 698 Thesis (6) Thesis defense
Thesis Proposal Examination

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

TIMELINE OF YOUR STUDY

According to the study plan, it is intended students to award the degree in 2 years, as showing you in
the figure below.

*

* The first class of Molecular and Cellular 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
before sitting a thesis 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). COURSE DESCRIPTION

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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 their studies.
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/EnglishCompetenceStandards2016.pdf
For details of English course offered please refer the website:
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/language-center.php

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. Courses offered by the M.Sc. Program in Immunology 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 M.Sc.
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.

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

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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.

TRANSFER FROM M.SC. TO PH.D. PROGRAMS WITHOUT COMPLETING
MASTER'S REQUIREMENTS

Students who are studying in the M.Sc. Program in Immunology may be eligible to transfer from a M.Sc.
program into a Ph.D. program if they have completed the following requirements:

− Complete the first year of required coursework at the Master’s Degree level and
− Have a GPA more than 3.50 and
− The overall GPA class rank is in the top third or fall within top 20% of class rank percentile in the

Master’s Degree level and
− Students must be nominated by their major advisor and approved by the Immunology Program

Management Committee
− Fill and submit the complete form AS – 3 –07 form with approval from the Program director to

the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
For more information, Faculty of Graduate Studies Guideline Procedures for Graduate Students on
Change of Academic Status please refer to this link: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-
students/pdf/ChangeOfAcademic Status.pdf.
Please note: The start date of the doctoral program will be recorded as the first registration to the
master’s program.

TERMINATION

Under the Mahidol University’s regulation, the Faculty of Graduate Studies will submit name of the
students 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 which is 5 years for Master’s degree
− 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
− 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-schedule-2018-EN.pdf
− Commit fraud during an examination
(Please refer to http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/pdf/studentdo_en.pdf)
− Commit fraud in thesis
(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 thesis defense

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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.

SSSIt 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 thesis
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 SIIM619
Immunology Seminar course. After thesis subject is addressed, students may start a literature review
and do some research experiments having a preliminary data for developing a thesis proposal. It is
suggested that students should register for thesis and sit in the thesis proposal examination within Year
2, Semester 1.

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

Changing advisors or members of thesis 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.

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: https://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 thesis's appendix / dissertation's appendix. After passing the thesis
defense, the students must officially notify the termination of the project to the committee.

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THESIS EVALUATION AND PROCEDURES

Steps for Thesis Process (Master's Degree Program) is available at the Faculty of Graduate Studies
Website, please refer to: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/ step-master-en.php.

Passing the examinations is assessed using the rubrics. You can find the information in the “other”
section. It is advisable to read this in advance for preparing yourself foe evaluation.

It should be noted that your writing essay/ report, proposal and thesis may be asked for the plagiarism
check. Please refer to this link http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/grad/academicinfo/pdf/ป ระ ก า ศ ป ้ อง กัน
วทิ ยานิพนธ์EN.pdf

THESIS PROPOSAL EXAMINATION

Students who have completed coursework in the Year 1 are expected to take their thesis proposal
examination within Year 2 Semester 1. Students submit the name of their major advisor and thesis
proposal title to the Program director (GR. 44 Form). The form is then submitted to the Faculty of
Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Requirements
 Pass every required courses
 Cumulative GPA  3.0

 Pass the English competence standard of graduate Students, Mahidol University
 Thesis proposal submitted to the Thesis Proposal Examination Committee, at least 15 working

days before the examination date.
 Submit GR.39 Form to the Faculty of Graduate Studies within 2 weeks before the day of

examination.
 Approved by the Thesis Proposal Examination Committee

Examiners
Thesis Proposal Examination Committee, at least 3 members nominated by the major advisor, including
the major advisor and at least two full-time instructors of Mahidol University or external examiner. The
Chair of thesis proposal committee must be the major advisor.

Program director will appoint the name list of thesis proposal committee to the Faculty of Graduate
Studies (GR. 39 Form).

Assessment format
Thesis Proposal Examination is designed to evaluate a student’s ability to plan, perform and
communicate independent research. Students must produce a thesis proposal report that should contain
Thesis Title, an Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results to date, Discussion, References and a
detailed thesis plan. The quality of the thesis proposal is an important part of the evaluation.

On the day of thesis proposal examination, the student will be asked to give an oral presentation in
public that should be about 30-40 minutes. Committee members will ask questions during the
presentation, followed by discussion. The student may be asked to leave the room so that committee
members can evaluate the proposal privately. Rubrics will be used for assessment. The evaluation rubrics
can be found at the back of this handbook.

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.

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Possible outcomes
− Pass
− Pass with conditions
Students need to revise the proposal according to the recommendation of the committee. The
revised proposal must be made within 90 days.
− Not Pass
Students will be required to retake the examination within the time frame determined by the
committee.

The result of thesis proposal examination is reported to the Program director (GR. 33 Form).

If students pass the examination with conditions or not pass, the revised result is reported to the Program
director (GR. 37 Form).

After thesis proposal is approved, thesis advisory committee will be appointed by the Program director
(GR. 1 Form). This committee consists of thesis major advisor and at least one co-advisor who are
nominated by the major advisor.

At the end of every semester, the major advisor assesses student’s performance and research progress.
Students must fill a progress report (GR.42 Form) together with their major advisor and the thesis
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.

THESIS DEFENSE

According to the study plan, students are expected to finish all laboratory work and thesis writing within
2 semesters after register for thesis. Information about thesis preparation and submission, please refer
to this link: http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/thesis/.

Students who are allowed to defend their thesis and are then awarded the degree, must meet the
following requirements:

Requirements
 Pass every required and elective coursework
 A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
 Pass thesis proposal examination
 Submit GR. 2 Form
 Submit the first few pages of thesis (from cover to abstract) to the staff of Academic Services
Section at Faculty of Graduate Studies, Salaya Campus for a brief check on the thesis format
 Submit the completed thesis to the Thesis Defense Committee, at least 15 working days before
the examination date.
 At least 1 article must be published or accepted for publication in the peer-reviewed journal or
the conference’s proceeding If not, it is advisable to having a manuscript ready for submission
before taking the thesis defense.

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Examiners
Thesis Defense Committee, at least 3 members will be nominated by the major advisor and appointed
by Program director (GR. 2 Form) including:

1. Major advisor
2. Co-advisor
3. External examiner (At least 1 external examiner)
Chair of thesis defense committee must not be either the major advisor or co-advisor.

Assessment format
Thesis defense is a public defense which consists of an oral presentation of the thesis (30-45 min),
followed by questioning by the examiners and the audience. After a few public questions, the audience
will be asked to leave the room while the committee asks the candidate some questions in private. Then,
the candidates will be asked to leave the room so that committee members may consult and discuss
about the student’s performance on the written thesis and oral examination and rubrics will be used for
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 thesis according to the recommendation from the committee within
90 days from the examination day.
− Not Pass
Students must retake the oral presentation and pay for the retake defense examination fee.
Timeframe for retaking the examination is determined by the thesis defense committee. If the
condition cannot be met, a FAILED grade will be assigned.

The result of thesis defense is reported to the Program director (GR. 3 Form).
If students pass the defense with conditions or not pass, the revised result is reported to the Program
director using GR. 4 Form approved by the Chair of thesis defense committee and major advisor. The
entitled page and approval page are then signed by the thesis advisory committee and the thesis 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.

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FINAL THESIS SUBMISSION

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

Moreover, abstract of the thesis 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. Then,
the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies is the last person to sign off.

The final thesis (one original and one copy) plus a word file and PDF file on a CD should be submitted 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.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

M. Sc.(Immunology)

1. Students must complete the program within a maximum time frame (5 years).
2. Students must complete all coursework with a grade of the required courses not lower than B

and with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00.
3. Students must pass the English Proficiency Examination:

− an IELTs score with a minimum of 5 or
− a TOEFL-IBT score with a minimum of 54 or
− a TOEFL-ITP score with a minimum of 480 or
− MU GRAD test score with a minimum of 60
4. Students must pass the Professional and Personal Skills Development (Soft skills) at least 1 activity
in every (4) required skills.
5. Students must complete their thesis research and pass the oral thesis proposal examination and
public thesis defense.
6. Submit the complete thesis together with abstract and CD to the Faculty of Graduate Studies
7. The thesis or part of the thesis must be accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal or
the conference’s proceedings, at least 1 article.
8. 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.
9. Students receiving scholarship are responsible to ensure that output(s) required by their sponsor
has been achieved to fulfil requirement before graduation.

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Regulations of Thesis Publishing for Graduation in a Master’s Degree Program B.E. 2557, please refer
http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th/en/current-students/pdf/ThesisPublications_MasterDegree.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.

APPEAL PROCEDURE
Students can raise and inform any concern to the M.Sc. 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 Thesis Award Distinguished Thesis 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 Thesis 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 Thesis or Research Project in a given year can be nominated and
awarded by National Research Council, please refer to http://www.nrct.go.th.

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OTHER INFORMATION

SEMINAR AND CONFERENCE

Immunology Program arranges 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 Graduate Research Forum for students
to present their work by oral presentation or poster presentation. Please refer to this link:
http://www.sirirajgrad.com/

VACATIONS AND LEAVES

Graduate study is a full-time commitment on the part of students. During an academic year, students
may 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.

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/.

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 provides an additional funding supporting their travelling 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.

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 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.

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− 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.

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 and attach a report to explain the reasons for making this request. The chair of
the Thesis Advisory Committee and the Program director must 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.

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, at 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 exercise classes are provided by the professional fitness trainer’s team at the center.
Furthermore, indoor badminton and basketball courts are also provided in the same building on the 12th
and 13th floor.

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In addition to the health insurance plan, 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)02-419-7389.

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).

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]

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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 M.Sc.
can enter additional advanced degree programs or take permanent positions in industrial or government
laboratories.
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 thesis. Some set of elective courses
that may be useful for you to choose is shown in the next section of elective course package.

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.

Course offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1

Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

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 SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri (AM)
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon-Fri

12 credits SIIM 501 Immunology (2) Tue& Thu (AM)
SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3)
Mon&Tue&Thu

At least 12 credits of elective Recom- SIIM614 Immunity and Infection (2)
courses must be completed. mended
SIIM617 Advanced Flow Cytometry (2) Mon-Thu

SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3) Mon-Fri

SCID511 Gene Technology (1) (PM)

Optional 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

Course offered in senester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

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)

12 credits SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

Recommended SIIM615 Molecular Biochem Of Cancer (1) Tue (PM)

At least 12 credits of elective SIIM616 Stem Cell Science (3) Fri (PM)
courses must be completed.
SIIM620 Immunology Seminar II (2) Thu (PM)

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

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

SCID509 Separation Techniques (1)

Optional 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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ELECTIVE COURSE PACKAGE

Course offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1

Infectious Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

research 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 SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri (AM)
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon-Fri

12 credits SIIM 501 Immunology (2) Tue& Thu (AM)
SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3)
Mon&Tue&Thu

Elective SIIM614 Immunity and Infection (2) Mon-Thu
13 credits SIIM617 Advanced Flow Cytometry (2)
SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3) Mon-Fri

Course offered in semester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER

Infectious Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

research 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)

12 credits SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

Elective SCMI602 Advanced Immunology (3) Mon&Thu (AM)
13 credits SCID516 Biostatistics (3)
Fri (AM)

Course offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1

Cancer Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

research 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 SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri (AM)
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon-Fri

12 credits SIIM 501 Immunology (2) Tue& Thu (AM)
SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3)
Mon&Tue&Thu

Elective SIIM617 Advanced Flow Cytometry (2) Mon-Thu
12 credits SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3)
Mon-Fri

Course offered in semester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER

Cancer Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

research 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)

12 credits SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

Elective SIIM615 Molecular Biochem of Cancer (1) Tue (PM)
12 credits SIIM616 Stem Cell Science (3)
SCID516 Biostatistics (3) Fri (PM)

Fri (AM)

Course offered in semester 1 Pre-course SEMESTER 1

Technique-based Month Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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
research Course ID

Required SCID500 Cell and Molecular Biology (3)* Mon-Fri (AM)
SIID501 Molecular & Cell Basis (3)* Mon-Fri

12 credits SIIM 501 Immunology (2) Tue& Thu (AM)
SIIM621 Serology and Cellular Immunology Techniques (3)
Mon&Tue&Thu

Elective SIIM618 Molecular Biology Techniques (3) Mon-Fri

Course offered in semester 2 SEMESTER 2 SUMMER

Technique-based Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul

research 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)

12 credits SIIM619 Immunology Seminar I (2) Thu (PM)

Elective SIIM616 Stem Cell Science (3) Fri (PM)
12 credits SCMI602 Advanced Immunology (3)
SCID516 Biostatistics (3) Mon&Thu (AM)

Fri (AM)

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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

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 signalling, 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 619 Immunology Seminar I
Knowledge and research methodology gathering on modern and interesting subjects in immunology
fields; Information analysis and synthesis with scientific thinking 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 application

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

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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, i.e., thesis proposals and grant
applications, research reports, theses and manuscripts for publication; Intellectual property right;
Copyright versus plagiarism; Proper credit acknowledgement

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

THESIS

SIIM 698 Thesis

Creation of research work in the areas of immunology, molecular biology or medical sciences; Learning
the overall process of research methodology at the standard level; Thesis writing; Defend thesis;
Publication of the thesis in a standard journal or proceedings 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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STUDENT 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 (junior) Nong Female/Male (senior) Pee
Professor/Lectures Ar-jarn
Mr./Ms/Miss Khun

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

Greeting

Hello Sa – Wad - Dee Goodbye Bye/ Bai
How are you? Sa – Baai – Dee - Mai? How is it going? Pen – Yang – Ngai – Bang?
I’m fine Sa - Baai – Dee I’m not well Mai – Sa - Baai
Thank you Khob – Koon Sorry Khor - Tod
No problem Mai – Pen – Rai

Shopping

Cheap Took Like Chob
Expensive Paang Very expensive Paang Mak
Can you reduce Lod – Noi – Dai – Mai I want this one Aow –Aun - Nee
the price?
Nung umbers Song
1 Sam 2 See
3 Ha 4 Hok
5 Jed 6 Pead
7 Gaao 8 Sib
9 Yee-Sib 10 Yee-Sib-Ed
20 Yee-Sib-Song 21 Yee-Sib-Saam
22 Yee-Sib-See 23 Yee-Sib-Ha
24 Sam-Sib 25 See-Sib
30 Ha-Sib 40 Nung Rooi
50 Nung Paan 100 Nung-Muen
1,000 Nung-Seann 10,000 Nung-Laan
100,000 1,000,000

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Restaurant

Restaurant Raan-Ar-Haan Excuse me Khor - Tod
Hungry Hew May I have the menu? Khor – Mea – Nuu
Vegetarian Maang – Sa – Wee – Rat Water Naam
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 – Taan Sweet Waan

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 Yuu How much? Tao-Rai

hospital? Tee-Nai?

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
Pink Chom – Poo Orange Naam -Taan
Navy
Brown

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