About Our Program

Overview

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Ph.D. and M.Sc. programs at Chulalongkorn University provide an interdisciplinary learning and research environment for collaboration between life science researchers and computational scientists. The curriculum is designed to address different backgrounds in life science, medicine, and computer science. Our courses and research are taught and supervised by outstanding faculty members who are at the forefront of research in the fields. Various research units and centers around the university provide excellent facilities for students to develop advanced knowledge and skills, such as the Omics Science and Bioinformatics Center at the Faculty of Science.

Philosophy

The programs focus on preparing quality researchers and experts in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Graduates will be able to analyze, discuss, and synthesize knowledge in the field — which is essential for current biological and medical research and contributes to the foundation for national development in the new era.

Importance of the Program

Research in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology is essential for medicine, agriculture, and industry, and contributes to economic growth. Thailand must prepare for rapid advancement in this field while applying its diverse biological resources.

At present, Thailand lacks experts with high-level knowledge and skills in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology. Chulalongkorn University — an institute of academic excellence — offers these programs as an interdisciplinary initiative under the College of Interdisciplinary and Integrative Studies, with cooperative management from the Faculty of Science, the Faculty of Medicine, and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences.