Doctor of Philosophy Program
Bioinformatics and Computational Biology · Chulalongkorn University
Program Types
Entry: Master's degree
- Duration
- 3 years
- Coursework
- —
- Dissertation
- 48 credits
- Total
- 48 credits
- Max Duration
- 6 years
Entry: Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 5 years
- Coursework
- —
- Dissertation
- 72 credits
- Total
- 72 credits
- Max Duration
- 8 years
Entry: Master's degree
- Duration
- 3 years
- Coursework
- 12 credits
- Dissertation
- 36 credits
- Total
- 48 credits
- Max Duration
- 6 years
Entry: Bachelor's degree
- Duration
- 5 years
- Coursework
- 24 credits
- Dissertation
- 48 credits
- Total
- 72 credits
- Max Duration
- 8 years
Non-Unit Requirements — All Types
Required for all students, graded S/U, do not count toward the credit total:
Coursework Requirements
Types 2.1 & 2.2 onlyCoursework Credit Distribution
Required Courses— 9 credits, Types 2.1 & 2.2
Statistical Methods for Computational Biology
Format: 3-0-9 · Fall
Algorithmic Aspects in Computational Biology
Format: 2-3-7 · Spring
Bioinformatics I
Format: 2-2-8 · Fall
Prescribed Elective Courses
Group 1
Pick 1Types 2.1 & 2.2 — pick 1 course (3 credits)
Bioinformatics Computer Skills for Biologists
Biological Aspects in Computational Biology
Group 2
Pick 1Type 2.2 only — pick 1 course (3 credits)
Artificial Neural Networks
Biomolecular Modeling
Molecular Phylogenetics
Bioinformatics for Medical Research
Genomics and Systems Biology
Biomolecules and Bioinformatics and Drug Development
Medical Genomics and Bioinformatics
Free Elective Courses— Type 2.2 only, 9 credits
Study Plan
Master's degree · Non-Coursework · 3 years
Year 1
18 creditsYear 2
18 creditsYear 3
12 creditsCredit Summary
Key Milestones
Qualifying Examination (2028897)
By 2nd semester of Year 2Evaluates readiness for doctoral research. 2 chances to pass. Must submit scope of study with dissertation title and objectives.
Proposal Examination
By 2nd semester of Year 3Submit Request for thesis proposal approval, D1–D5 form, and academic work form. Requires at least 3 committee members.
Dissertation Defense
At least 60 days after proposal approval5–7 committee members required: advisor/co-advisor (1), committee members (3), external chair (1). Public oral examination.
Graduation Requirements
Types 1.1 & 1.2(Non-Coursework)
- Pass English competency test
- Pass qualifying examination
- Pass proposal examination
- Pass dissertation defense
- Publish at least 2 papers in national or international journals
- At least 1 paper must be in an international journal
Types 2.1 & 2.2(Coursework)
- Pass English competency test
- Pass qualifying examination
- Pass proposal examination
- Pass dissertation defense
- Publish at least 1 paper in an international journal
- Complete all required coursework with satisfactory grades
English Proficiency Tiers
Students are placed into tiers based on their English test scores. Higher scores may exempt from additional English coursework:
Quick Facts
- Program Types
- 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2
- Total Credits
- 48 credits (Master's entry) · 72 credits (Bachelor's entry)
- Duration
- 3 years (1.1/2.1) · 5 years (1.2/2.2)
- Max Duration
- 6 years (1.1/2.1) · 8 years (1.2/2.2)
- Language
- English