1. Course name: Doctor of Philosophy Program in Precision Medical Microbiology
2. Course Duration: 3-4 years
3. Study Options: Type 1.1 (50 credits), Type 2.1 (50 credits), Type 2.2 (72 credits)
4. Coursework/Subject
The total number of credits for the whole program should not be less than 72 credits for those who graduated from a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Diploma, whilst those with a Master’s Degree or Postgraduate Diploma should attempt a minimum of 50 credits. The degree can be divided into two types:
Type 1 is a research oriented program which expands academic knowledge into new areas. The program may assign the study of some courses or non-credits courses but the results should be up to the standard specified by the program.
Type1.1 For those holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma, required to complete a minimum of 50 credits for a thesis.
Type 2 is a research oriented program which requires the students to complete a thesis that is highly academically qualified, and there should be coursework.
Type 2.1 Those holding a Master’s Degree or equivalent or a Postgraduate Diploma are required to complete a minimum of 36 credits for a thesis, and study other coursework 14 credits for minimum.
Type 2.2 Those holding a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent are required to complete a minimum of 48 credits for a thesis, and study other course work 24 credits for minimum.
Program Structure
Type 1.1
Required subjects 7a credits (not count)
Dissertation 50 credits
Total credits not less than 50 credits
Type 2.1
Required subjects 8b credits
Elective subjects (not less than) 6 credits
Dissertation 36 credits
Total credits not less than 50 credits
Type 2.2
Required subjects 14b credits
Elective subjects (not less than) 10 credits
Dissertation 48 credits
Total credits not less than 72 credits
a Register with not count credit for 6 subjects including:
MD627 994 Seminar in medical microbiology 2(2-0-4)
MD627 101 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research I 1(1-0-2)
MD627 102 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research II 1(1-0-2)
MD627 103 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research III 1(1-0-2)
MD627 104 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research IV 1(1-0-2)
MD627 105 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research V 1(1-0-2)
b Register with not count credit for 4 subjects including:
MD627 102 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research II 1(1-0-2)
MD627 103 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research III 1(1-0-2)
MD627 104 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research IV 1(1-0-2)
MD627 105 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research V 1(1-0-2)
Subjects
Type 1.1
Required subjects
MD627 994 Seminar in medical microbiology 2(2-0-4) (not count)
MD627 101 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research I 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 102 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research II 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 103 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research III 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 104 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research IV 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 105 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research V 1(1-0-2)(not count)
Thesis
MD 627 996 Dissertation 50 credits
Type 2.1
Required subjects
MD 627 709 Practices in Medical Microbiology Laboratory 2 (1-3-3)
MD 627 708 Essential Skills for Biomedical Research 1 (0-2-4)
MD 627 710 Bioinformatics and Big Data Analysis 2 (1-3-4)
MD 627 893 Seminar in Medical Microbiology 2 (2-0-4)
MD 627 101 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research I 1 (1-0-2)
MD627 102 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research II 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 103 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research III 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 104 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research IV 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 105 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research V 1(1-0-2)(not count)
Elective subjects
MD 627 711 Advanced Research and Innovation Management 1(1-0-2)
MD 627 712 Teaching Skills in Medical Microbiology 1(1-0-2)
MD 627 713 Specialized Research Skills in Medical Microbiology 4(3-1-6)
MD 627 720 Advanced Immunology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 721 Advanced Bacteriology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 722 Advanced Virology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 723 Advanced Mycology 2(2-0-4)
Thesis
MD 627 998 Dissertation 36 credits
Type 2.2
Required subjects
MD 627 703 Molecular and Cellular Biology 1 (1-0-6)
MD 627 704 Medical Microbiology 2 (2-0-4)
MD 627 705 Research Methodology and Molecular Techniques 1 (1-0-2)
MD 627 706 Principles of Diagnostic Microbiology 1 (1-0-2)
MD 627 707 Essential Immunology 1 (1-0-2)
MD 627 709 Practices in Medical Microbiology Laboratory 2 (1-3-3)
MD 627 708 Essential Skills for Biomedical Research 1 (0-2-4)
MD 627 710 Bioinformatics and Big Data Analysis 2 (1-3-4)
MD 627 893 Seminar in Medical Microbiology 2 (2-0-4)
MD 627 101 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research I 1 (1-0-2)
MD627 102 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research II 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 103 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research III 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 104 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research IV 1(1-0-2) (not count)
MD627 105 Peer Review in Medical Microbiology Research V 1(1-0-2)(not count)
Elective subjects
MD 627 711 Advanced Research and Innovation Management 1(1-0-2)
MD 627 712 Teaching Skills in Medical Microbiology 1(1-0-2)
MD 627 713 Specialized Research Skills in Medical Microbiology 4(3-1-6)
MD 627 720 Advanced Immunology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 721 Advanced Bacteriology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 722 Advanced Virology 2(2-0-4)
MD 627 723 Advanced Mycology 2(2-0-4)
Thesis
MD 627 999 Dissertation 48 credits
5. PLO (if available)
PLO 1. Be able to apply and integrate advance knowledge in the fields of Precision Microbiology and Immunology and be able to integrate to other related fields
PLO 2. Be able to generate the novel research finding with international recognition and/or high quality innovation in the fields of Precision Medical Microbiology and Immunology rerated to the problems from community, society, economics and environments
PLO 3. Be able to analyze and interpret high throughput data, biostatistics and bioinformatics in Precision Medical Microbiology, Immunology and related fields
PLO 4. Be able to design and execute experiments and/or study using advance molecular techniques in Precision Medical Microbiology, and related fields
PLO 5. Be able to demonstrate characteristics of life-long learning and information literacy for academic, research and innovation in medicine and other fields
PLO 6. Be able to use English language for communication and presentation in the class AND in the conference or journal in international level
PLO 7. Be able to demonstrate characteristics of systematic thinking, critical thinking and criticism for related research and innovation
PLO 8. Be able to demonstrate the ethical behavior in academic and regulations related to the fields of Precision Medical Microbiology
PLO 9. Be able to demonstrate professional skills including leadership, interpersonal skills, flexibility, productivity and community engagement
6. Tuition fee: 35,000 THB/ semester
7. Scholarship
– Royal Golden Jubilee-Ph.D. program for Thai student (2-3 scholarships/year)
– KKU scholarship for oversea students (managed by International relation division) (1-2 scholarships/year)
– Scholarship from Graduate school, KKU (3-5 scholarships/year)
– Scholarship from Faculty of Medicine, KKU (1-2 scholarships/year)
– Scholarship from Department research center (Our department has main research center which is Research and Diagnostic Center for Emerging Infectious Disease (RCEID) (www.emerging.kku.ac.th) (2-3 scholarships/year)
8. Contact Details:
Assist. Prof. Sakawrat Kanthawong (program chairperson), Email: sakawrat@kku.ac.th
Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, 40002, Thailand
Website http://micro.md.kku.ac.th Tel/Fax: +6643-3808, +6643-348385
