HistoryHistoryIn 1982

Based upon the importance of biotechnology on national

development, the Master of Science, Program in Biotechnology

had been approved and established.

In 1999

The establishment of the Ph.D. was conducted.

More than 25 years ago, the Program had produced more than 450 master graduates. In order to keep up with the progress of biotechnology, the Program has modified its curriculum. Most importantly, is certainly in compliance with academic and research policies of the Fac

ulty of Science, Chulalongkorn University.

Program in Biotechnology, Faculty of

Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Assistant Prof. Rath Pichyangkura, Ph.D.• Innovation Ambassador (Bio- Business), National Innovation Agency• Anandhamahidol Scholarship for MS. and Ph.D. degree • Distinguish Academic Awards , Taab Nelaniti Foundation,

Thailand

Prof. Anchalee Tassanakajon , Ph.D.• Outstanding Women in Science Fellowship • Outstanding Technologist Awards •The National Research Council Prize for Research• Taguchi Prize for Outstanding Research Achievements in Field of Biotechnology

Prof. Piamsak Menasveta , Ph.D.• Honorary Member, Agricultural Science Society of Thailand • The Thailand Research fund Senior Research Scholar • Ajinomo Lecture Award• Rachada Pisake Sompoch Award•The most outstanding researcher of the year 1992 in Biology and Agricultural Science (NRCT)

Outstanding MembersWith Award Recognition

Associate Prof. Wichai 

Cherdshewasart, Ph.D. • Ajinomoto Lecture Award • Innovation Ambassador (Bio-Business), National Innovation Agency• Taguchi Prize for Outstanding Young Researcher in the Field of

Biotechnology

Course structure

Master of ScienceDoctor of Philosophy

For B.Sc. For M.Sc.

Required core courses             

17 15  -

Required elective courses

3 3 -

Elective courses 4 6 -

Thesis 18 48 -

Dissertation - - 48

Remarks

no more than 4 academic years from the semester of first enrollment

no more than 8 academic years from the semester of first enrollment

no more than 5 academic years from the semester of first enrollment

Academic CurriculumCurrent Degree Requirements

Research Fund 1. Consortium members and their respective universities 2. Industries 3. Government agencies4. Chulalongkorn University's Graduate school

Admission

Funding & Fee

AdmissionMaster of Science (M.Sc.)     

                Applicants must receive either a Bachelor of Science Degree or other

degree in the fields of biological or physical sciences*

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)  

               Applicants must receive a Master of Science Degree from an accredited

institution with a GPA of at least 3.25*

For details and information, Please contact:Program in Biotechnology

17th Floor, MHMK Building,

Faculty of Science,Chulalongkorn University,

Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND.

Tel: +66-2218-7661 Fax: +66-2218-7662

www.biot.sc.chula.ac.th

* In some cases, and only under special circumstances, applicants may be admitted through the consent of the program's administrative Committee.

Tuition & Fee The registration fee is 26,000 THB/semester.