| Curriculum Name | ||
| Thai | หลักสูตรปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต สาขาวิชาเวชศาสตร์ปริวรรต (หลักสูตรนานาชาติ) | |
| English | Doctoral of Philosophy Program in Translational Medicine (International Program) | |
| Name of Degree and Major | ||
| Full Title | Thai: ปรัชญาดุษฎีบัณฑิต (เวชศาสตร์ปริวรรต) | |
| English: Doctor of Philosophy (Translational Medicine) | ||
| Abbreviation | Thai: ปร.ด. (เวชศาสตร์ปริวรรต) | |
| English: Ph.D. (Translational Medicine) | ||
By the end of study in the program, students will be able to
1.3.1 Integrate knowledge from basic scientific research with clinical practice to foster new knowledge creation or innovations in Translational Medicine.
1.3.2 Apply critical thinking skills to assess academic literature, pinpointing knowledge gaps, and proposing inventive strategies to tackle medical challenges.
1.3.3 Demonstrate effective communication skills to convey scientific concepts and research findings clearly and concisely, both in written and oral formats, to diverse audiences.
1.3.4 Demonstrate advanced research skills, incorporating problem-solving abilities to design and execute original research projects in the field of Translational Medicine.
1.3.5 Commitment to scientific integrity, transparency, and ethical consideration in research practices.
1.3.6 Utilize various research methodologies, technologies, and medical knowledge to support creating new knowledge/innovations in the field of Translational Medicine.
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A Candidate Must: Plan 1 Academic (Research only) Plan 1.1 Graduates with a master’s degree Plan 1.2 Graduates with a bachelor’s degree
Plan 2 Academic (Coursework and research) Plan 2.1 Graduates with a master’s degree Plan 2.2 Graduates with a bachelor’s degree |
Plan 1
| Credit | |
| 1.1 For graduates with a master's degree | |
| Dissertation | 48 |
| Total not less than | 48 |
| 1.2 For graduates with a bachelor degree | |
| Dissertation | 72 |
| Total not less than | 72 |
Plan 2
| Credit | |
| 2.1 For graduates with a master's degree | |
| Pre-requisite Courses | audit |
| Required courses | 8 |
| Elective courses not less than | 4 |
| Dissertation | 36 |
| Total not less than | 48 |
| 2.2 For graduates with a bachelor degree | |
| Pre-requisite Courses | - |
| Required courses | 14 |
| Elective courses not less than | 10 |
| Dissertation | 48 |
| Total not less than | 72 |
Plan 1
1.1 For graduates with a master's degree
| Credits* | ||
| RATM 898 | Dissertation | 48(0-144-0) |
1.2 For graduates with a bachelor degree
| Credits* | ||
| RATM 899 | Dissertation | 72(0-216-0) |
Credits*: Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
Note: Students are required to take the prerequisite courses for Translational Medicine, which cover basic knowledge of molecular biology, human physiology, human diseases, clinical epidemiology and biostatistics.
Plan 2
2.1 Graduates with a master’s degree
| Credit* | ||
| Pre-required course (audit) | ||
| RATM 511 | Molecular Basis of Human Diseases | 3(3-0-6) |
| RATM 512 | Technology in Translational Medicine | 3(3-0-6) |
| Required Courses (8 credits) | ||
| RATM 604 | Analysis of Clinical Problems | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 605 | Advanced Research Skills and Laboratory Safety | 2(1-2-3) |
| RATM 606 | Critical Analysis of Biomedical and Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 607 | Seminars in Biomedical and Translational Medicine | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 610 | Communication in Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 611 | Coaching and Mentoring in Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| Elective Courses (not less than 4 credits; Biostatistics/clinical statistics at least 3 credits) | ||
| RATM 621 | Principle of Clinical Pharmacology | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 622 | Applied Pharmacology | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 623 | Drug Discovery and Development | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 624 | Translational Physiology | 2(2-0-4) |
| MBSB 505 | Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy |
3(3-0-6) |
| RACE 625 | Medical Statistics in Clinical Research |
3(2-2-5) |
| SCID 500 | Cell and Molecular Biology |
3(3-0-6) |
| SCID 511 | Gene Technology | 1(0-2-1) |
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 1(0-2-1) |
| SCBC 611 | Current Protocols in Biomolecular Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| SCBC 617 | Bioinformatics and Molecular Systems Biology | 2(2-0-4) |
| In addition to elective courses mentioned above, a student may register other courses in international programs offered by other faculties equivalent to graduate studies, Mahidol University or the ones offered by other universities according to the student’s interest with the approval of the curriculum committee or the advisor. | ||
| Dissertation (36 credits) | ||
| RATM 699 | Dissertation | 36(0-144-0) |
2.2 Graduates with a bachelor degree
| Credit* | ||
| Requied Courses (20 credits) | ||
| RATM 511 | Molecular Basis of Human Diseases | 3(3-0-6) |
| RATM 512 | Technology in Translational Medicine | 3(3-0-6) |
| RATM 604 | Analysis of Clinical Problems | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 605 | Advanced Research Skills and Laboratory Safety | 2(1-2-3) |
| RATM 606 | Critical Analysis of Biomedical and Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 607 | Seminars in Biomedical and Translational Medicine | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 610 | Communication in Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| RATM 611 | Coaching and Mentoring in Translational Medicine Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| Elective Courses (not less than 10 credits; Biostatistics/clinical statistics at least 3 credits) | ||
| RATM 621 | Principle of Clinical Pharmacology | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 622 | Applied Pharmacology | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 623 | Drug Discovery and Development | 2(2-0-4) |
| RATM 624 | Translational Physiology | 2(2-0-4) |
| MBSB 505 | Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy |
3(3-0-6) |
| RACE 625 | Medical Statistics in Clinical Research |
3(2-2-5) |
| SCID 500 | Cell and Molecular Biology |
3(3-0-6) |
| SCID 511 | Gene Technology | 1(0-2-1) |
| SCID 513 | Animal Cell Culture Techniques | 1(0-2-1) |
| SCID 516 | Biostatistics |
3(3-0-6) |
| SCBC 611 | Current Protocols in Biomolecular Research | 1(1-0-2) |
| SCBC 617 | Bioinformatics and Molecular Systems Biology | 2(2-0-4) |
| In addition to elective courses mentioned above, a student may register other courses in international programs offered by other faculties equivalent to graduate studies, Mahidol University or the ones offered by other universities according to the student’s interest with the approval of the curriculum committee or the advisor. | ||
| Dissertation (48 credits) | ||
| RATM 799 | Dissertation | 48(0-144-0) |
Credits*: Credits (lecture – practice – self-study)
* These may change in cases where there are suggestions for the improvement of the curriculum
Areas of study that a student may select for concentration :
Pathogenesis of human disease; Genetics, Epigenomics, Genomics, Transcriptomics, Proteomics, study of human disease; stem cell biology; Biochemistry; Microbiology; Pharmacology; Immunology; Physiology; Pharmacogenomics; Biomedical engineering; Bioinformatics; systems biology; molecular Epidemiology; ect.
Additional advantages of the programme
our program is the first Ph.D. program focusing on translational medicine in Thailand. The program aims to decompartmentalize the traditional research training, where basic scientists are not generally trained to think of the clinical application of their work, and clinicians are often not taught to formulate research studies based on clinical observations. To achieve this, the students will be mentored by both scientists and clinicians to provide the opportunity to focus on the translation of scientific discoveries into the application of diagnosis, prognosis prediction, therapies and cures of human diseases. The curriculum offers a broad exposure to clinical medicine in multidisciplinary fashion in order to fit best with the interest, background and requirement of each student, as well as a strong foundation of knowledge in research design, methodology, and skill in writing proposal for competitive research funding. In addition, medical-related emerging fields such as pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine, and bioengineering etc., are open for those students who are interested in such area
Details of Scholarships
Scholarships are available for potential candidates upon the decision of administration program committee
Proposal / Concept Paper
One A4 page personal statement covering your reason for choosing our program, your past achievement and future plan, and why you should receive a scholarship, if you plan to apply for one
Additional information for applicants
Please fill in online application from at the Faculty of Graduate Studies website
For more information please contact Program Coordinator
Email: ratransmed@mahidol.ac.th Tel: 02-201-0116
Application Process
Application is only available via online application at www.grad.mahidol.ac.th
Required Documents
Applicants must upload all documents via online admission system. All documents must be in PDF format (maximum size 2 MB). Photograph must be in JPEG format.
- Photo (jpeg format < 2 MB)
- Degree Certificate (English Translated)
- Academic Transcript (English Translated)
- Copy of ID Card
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of Recommendation (at least 3 persons)
- Copy of House Registration
- Copy of Evidence Requesting Transcript frome previous Institution
Job option after graduation
1. Translational Medicine Scientist
2. Principal Investigator
3. Professor
4. Director of Translational Medicine
5. Consultant
Further information may be obtained from the Director of Graduate Studies, Translational Medicine :
Associate Professor Dr. Rossukon Kaewkhaw, Chairperson of PhD/MSc Program in Translational Medicine (E-mail: rossukon.kae@mahidol.edu)
Program in Translational Medicine, Floor 3, Research and Welfare building, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
Tel: 0 2201 0116
Program Coordinator
Mr.Pitiwatt Chuenwattana, Educator (E-mail: ratransmed@mahidol.ac.th)
Program in Translational Medicine, Floor 3, Research and Welfare building, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University.
Tel: 0 2201 0116