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Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering


Student Handbook 2023 | AUN-QA Certificate
 Study Plan
Ph.D. Plan 1:
A research program designed for those who obtained an M.Sc. degree with research experience or publication. No coursework is required, only dissertation.
Ph.D. Plan 2.1:
A program designed for those who obtained an M.Sc. degree. Students are expected to undertake at least 12 credits of coursework and conduct a research thesis for 36 credits.
Ph.D. Plan 2.2:
A program designed for those who obtained a B.Sc. Degree with a GPA above 3.5. The course requirements are 26-credit coursework including seminars and a 48-credit research thesis.

The M.Sc. curriculum consists of one-year coursework and one-year research project. There is a possibility of transferring to the Ph.D. program after completion of the first year study, based on the first year academic performance. The course requirements are 24-credit coursework including seminars and a 12-credit research thesis.  

Further information
For more details regarding the Programs in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, please email to the Program Director of Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering: Associate Professor Panadda Boonserm, Ph.D. (Email: panadda.boo@mahdol.ac.th)
 Course List
Newly designed courses emphasize on integrating scientific knowledge with hands-on laboratory experience for better learning experience of students.
 Program Instructors

Sarin Chimnaronk, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Chanan Angsuthanasombat, Ph.D.
Professor

Chalermporn Ongvarrasopone, Ph.D.
Professor

Duncan Richard Smith, Ph.D.
Professor

Kanokporn Triwitayakorn, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Chartchai Krittanai, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Panadda Boonserm, Ph.D.
Professor

Apinunt Udomkit, Ph.D.
Professor

Surapon Piboonpocanun, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

M.L. Saovaros Svasti, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Kusol Pootanakit, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Chalongrat Noree, Ph.D.
Associate Professor

Duangrudee Tanramluk, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

Poochit Nonejuie, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor

General Admission
Holders of a science degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, genetics, agricultural sciences, medical sciences, medical technology, veterinary sciences, dentistry, and other related fields, who wish to attend the program full-time as a regular student, are welcome to submit an application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University.

Please visit the following sites for further information:

Mahidol Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

Professionals who wish to take part in our graduate programs (MAP-C) or courses (MAP-EX) without formal registration or full-time attendance are welcome to apply to the Mahidol Apprenticeship Program (MAP), overseen by the Faculty of Graduate Studies.


To learn more about MAP, please visit the following sites:

Research Area
Molecular Medicine
Human Molecular Genetics
Animal Molecular Biology
Plant Molecular Biology
Microbial Molecular Biology
Bio-energy Research
Structural Molecular Biology

Overview of MB Academic Programs