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Graduate
Student
Handbook
Silpakorn University 1
Graduate School 3
Faculty of Animal Science and Agricultural Technology 4
Master of Science program in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 5
Curriculum 7
Curriculum Courses 8
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 10
Study Plan 12
Course Description 14
Thesis requirement 21
Grading regulations or criteria 22
Doctor of Philosophy in Science program in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 24
Curriculum 27
Curriculum Courses 28
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 31
Study Plan 33
Course Description 42
Thesis requirement 45
Grading regulations or criteria 46
Academic policies, procedures and timeline 49
Thesis and Independent Study Process 58
About the campus 62
Introduction to Thai Culture 67
Appendix 72
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SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY
Silpakorn University is presently under the supervision of the Office of the Higher Education
Commission, the Ministry of Education and was originally established as the School of Fine Arts under
the Fine Arts Department in 1933. Primarily, the school has offered the only studying programs in
Painting and Sculpture by waiving tuition fees for the government officers and the students. Its
inception and development owed much to an almost lifetime devotion of Professor Silpa Bhirasri,
an Italian sculptor ( previously called Professor Corrado Feroci) who was commissioned during the
reign of King Rama VI to work in the Fine Arts Department. He subsequently enlarged the classes to
include greater members of the interested public before taking his initiative in setting up the School
of Fine Arts. The School gradually developed and was officially accorded a new status and named,
Silpakorn University, on 12 October 1943. In the early phase of its development, its inaugural faculty
was the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture (presently is named the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and
Graphic Arts). Since 1955, the Faculty of Thai Architecture was established (later changed the name
into the Faculty of Architecture) and two more faculties were consecutively established to
accommodate the university’ s growing academic interests, namely, the Faculty of Archaeology and
the Faculty of Decorative Arts in the following years.
In 1966, Silpakorn University had an educational policy to diversify the main areas of the four faculties
into sub-specializations to respond to the development of its more academic interests and activities.
However, the university underwent a limited physical expansion in Wang Tha Phra Campus. Hence,
a new campus, Sam Chandra Palace Campus, was later established in Nakorn Pathom Province in
the former residential compound of King Rama VI. The first two faculties founded on this campus
were the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education in 1968 and 1969, respectively. Later, three
more faculties were set up, namely, the Faculty of Science in 1972, and the Faculty of Pharmacy in
1985, and the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology in 1991 ( originally was named the
Faculty of Industrial Technology) . In 1999, the Faculty of Music was established completed and
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becomes more academic excellence and specialization in artistic fields. Silpakorn University also
extends the educational capacity through establishing a new campus in Phetchaburi Province for
promoting the higher education in the western Provinces of Thailand since 1997 and the new campus
was named “Phetchaburi Information Technology Campus”. In 2001 and 2002, the Faculty of Animal
Sciences and Agricultural Technology and the Faculty of Management Science were established
consecutively in Phetchaburi Campus. In 2003, the Faculty of Information and Communication
Technology ( ICT) was established as well as Silpakorn University International College ( SUIC) was
established at the same period for providing the international curriculum in different academic fields.
In addition, Silpakorn University also maintains a Graduate School established since 1972 to facilitate
and responsible for all offering graduate programs at Silpakorn University.
CORE VALUE
T = Transparency
E = Excellence
A = Amicability
M = Moral Courage
CORE COMPETENCY
S = Scientific Thinking
I = Integrity
L = Love of Wisdom
P = Public Mind
A = Art Appreciation
K = Knowledgeable
O = Outcomes Oriented Person
R = Responsible Man
N = Need for Achievement
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GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Graduate School was established in 1972 to facilitate the University’s expanding post-graduate studies. It was
meant to serve as a central administrative unit and to coordinate graduate study programs. In carrying out this task,
the Graduate School has also assumed a vital role in formulating policies, controlling academic standards and
quality, promoting graduate research, and providing administrative as well as academic supports for departments
in both developing and launching their graduate study programs. Presently, the Graduate School is offering the
various graduate programs in doctoral degree level and master degree level, both in regular programs and special
programs. In some programs, the courses are offered in weekends apart from the daily working hours for enhancing
more learning opportunities for the groups of working people.
Contact
Sanamchandra Palaces Campus
7th floor, 50th year Building, 6 Rajamankha Nai Road, Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom Province 73000, THAILAND
Tel. +66 3 421 8788-91 Fax. +66 3 424 3435
Talingchan campus
2nd floor Office of President. 22 Borommarachachonnani Rd. Talingchan District,
Bangkok 10170, THAILAND Tel. +66 2 849 7502 - 3 Fax. +66 2 849 7503
Website: http://www.graduate.su.ac.th
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FACULTY OF
ANIMAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (ASAT)
Vision : A leading faculty in agriculture (Top 5 of the nation)
Mission
1. Develop the graduates who are knowledgeable and capable in agricultural skills with the
virture and acknowledgement
2. Research for base of knowledge in agricultural science
3. Transfer the knowledge from research study to community for the development of
agriculture
4. Inherit art, culture and local wisdom
Core Competence
To transfer technology in agriculture for the development of career and knowledge
reliability for community and society
Core Value
A= Accountability
S = Social Responsibility
A= Adaptability
T = Think Positively
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Degree Title
Master of Science (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
M.Sc. (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
Student qualifications
Plan 1 (Thesis)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or related fields with an equivalent
or with the decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan 2 (Thesis and course works)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or related fields with an equivalent
GPA not less than 2.50
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Eligible candidates must have all the qualifications specified in Clause 7 of Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2550 (2007).
The eligible candidate for this curriculum must pass the English test as stipulated by
Silpakorn University Regulation 2007 or other similar standards. The result of the test should not
exceed 2 years prior to the admission to study. The curricular academic committee shall consider
temporarily waiving the English test on the case by case basis.
Transfer of credits, courses and cross university registration In accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) .
Curriculum
With no less than the enrollment of 4 consecutive academic semesters
Curriculum Structure
Plan 1 (Thesis Only) 36 credits
Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits
Seminar 2 credits*
Required course 7 credits *
Plan 2 (Thesis + Course works) not less than 36 credits
Required courses 15 credits
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
Seminar 2 credits
Thesis (equivalent) 12 credits
*As non-credit subjects.
Note: All students enrolled in both plans are required to pass the comprehensive examination.
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Curriculum Courses
Plan A1
R U Ap An E C S At
PLO1 Explain the principles of science and biology related to agricultural research
and practices
PLO4 Apply the appropriate statistical analysis for solving the specific agricultural
research problems
PLO6 Utilize the English language skills for scientific communication in reading
and writing the research articles, seminar, and thesis
R U Ap An E C S At
PLO10 Propose and conduct an integrated research project for solving agricultural
problems by using appropriate bioscience knowledge and research
methodology for sustainable agriculture.
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Study Plan
Plan A1 (Thesis only option)
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3*(3-0-6)
715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 1*(1-0-2)
Agriculture
Total credits 0
Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 12
Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
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Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Plan A2 (Thesis and coursework option)
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 501 Cell Science and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)
715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 1(1-0-2)
Agriculture
Total credits 11
Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
Elective courses 6
Total credits 10
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Elective courses 3
Total credits 9
Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Course Description
715 536 Soil Fertility and Protection for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Nutrient recycling in soil, soil fertility analysis, plant- soil- microbe interaction,
methods of enhancing soil fertility for crop production, and soil protection method
and application for sustainable agriculture.
715 537 Microbial Diversity and Agricultural Application 3(2-3-4)
Habitat of microbes, host- microbe association, isolation and identification of
microbes, detection and utilization of potential microbes for agricultural application,
product formulation, and commercialization of beneficial microbe.
715 538 Food Safety Standard and International Policy 3(3-0-6)
Physical, chemical and biological hazards in food processing and production,
standard and good manufacturing practices in food safety, hazard analysis and critical
control point, maximum residue limiting value related to food safety, and
international food safety policy.
715 539 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 3(3-0-6)
Concepts of agribusiness management, principles of agribusiness organization
management, principles of marketing, principles of business initiation analysis and
preparation of business plan.
715 540 Modern Technology for Smart Farming Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Principle of smart farming, electronic and information technologies for smart
farming, application of GIS and meteorology in weather forecast for smart farming system,
digital image processing, and smart sensing system for site-specific farming management.
715 541 Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics 3(3-0-6)
DNA and RNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, gel electrophoresis,
cloning, sequencing, molecular hybridization, DNA microarray, immunofluorescence
staining technique, bioinformatics database utilization, nucleic acid analysis and
sequence alignment, bioinformatics for gene cloning and expression, phylogenetic
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Thesis requirement
This curriculum requires the students to use the holistic approach to identify research
question and to work on thesis topic based upon the problems of the community development.
3) There must be at least 3 but not more than 5 members of Thesis Examination Committee,
which shall consist of the head of the department or a person authorized by the head
of the department (which shall not be the primary advisor of the thesis being examined),
the primary advisor and not more than 3 qualified persons ( at least one of which must
be an external examiner) . The Thesis evaluation results will be reported as 4 levels
including “Excellent”, “Good”, “Passed”, and “Failed”.
Graduation criteria
In accordance with the Silpakorn University regulation regarding Postgraduate study 2018
section 7 and/or the revision of this regulation.
Comply with the conditions and rules of the curriculum as follows:
Passed (Obtain “S”) the comprehensive examination
Thesis or part of the thesis conducted has been accepted for publication in the
international peer-reviewed journal/transaction at least 1 paper or present thesis/part of the thesis
in the international conferences with full- paper published in the conference proceeding at least 1
paper.
The students must attend the national or international conference in the field related
to agriculture at least one time. The students need to interact with at least one speaker and the 2-
3 conference participants to develop communication skill in English. The synopsis of this interaction
must be included in the thesis as an appendix.
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Degree title
Doctor of Philosophy (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
Ph.D. (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
Program format
Doctor of Philosophy Program
Plan 1.1: 3-year program
Plan 1.2: 5-year program
Plan 2.1: 3-year program
Plan 2.2: 5-year program
Language English
Admission Thai and foreign students
Educational systems Classroom
The program is administered solely by Silpakorn University.
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Program Committee
Name Academic Euducation Background Remark
Position
Miss Chaowanee Assistant Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012 Head of
Laosutthipong Professor M.Sc. (Immunology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2006) program
B.Sc. (Biology) Second class honor, Silpakorn University
(2001)
Miss Pantipa Na Associate Ph.D. (Crop Production Technology) Suranaree
Chiangmai Professor University of Technology (2004)
M.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1999)
B.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1997)
Miss Panida Duangkaew Assistant Ph.D. (Biochemistry) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012)
Professor B.Sc. (Biology) First class honor, Mahidol University
(2006)
Mr. Mana Associate M.Appl.Sc. (Microbiology) Second Class Honor,
Kanjanamaneesatian Professor Lincoln University, New Zealand (1994)
M.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1988)
B.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1985)
Mr. Narin Assistant Ph.D. (Pathobiology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2007)
Preyavichyapugdee Professor D.V.M. Kasetsart University (1995)
Instruction Period
Semester 1 July – November
Semester 2 December – April
Summer April – June
Student qualifications
Student qualifications according to study plan
Plan 1.1 Graduates of Master Degree or equivalent in agricultural science,
biological science, or related fields with excellent academic record or
with the decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan 1.2 Graduates of Bachelor Degree in agricultural science, biological
science, or related fields with excellent academic record and consent
of the curricular academic committee
Plan 2.1 Graduates of Master Degree in agricultural science, biological science,
or related fields with an equivalent GPA of 3.00 or higher or with the
decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan2.2 Graduates of Bachelor Degree in agricultural science, biological
science, or related fields with excellent academic record and consent
of the curricular academic committee
Eligible candidates must have all the qualifications specified in Clause 7 of Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2550 (2007) (and/or its revised version).
The eligible candidate for this curriculum must pass the English test as stipulated by Silpakorn
University Regulation 2007 or other similar standards. The result of the test should not exceed 2
years prior to the admission to study. The curricular academic committee shall consider temporarily
waiving the English test on the case by case basis.
Candidates who do not meet the qualification must have their cases considered by the
program committee and the Dean of Graduate School.
Transfer of credits, courses and cross university registration (If any): In accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018).
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Curriculum
Number of credits
Plan 1.1 48 credits
Plan 1.2 72 credits
Plan 2.1 not less than 48 credits
Plan 2.2 not less than 72 credits
Curriculum Structure
Plan 1.1 48 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required course (non-credit) 6 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Plan 1.2 72 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required course (non-credit) 7 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
Plan 2.1 48 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required courses (non-credit) 3 credits
Required courses 9 credits
Elective courses not less than 3 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan 2.2 72 credits
Seminar 2 credits
Required courses 13 credits
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Note: All students enrolled in every study plans are required to pass (gain “S”)
the qualifying examination (QE).
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Curriculum Courses
Plan 1.1
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required course (non-credit) 6 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Plan1.2
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required course (non-credit) 7 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
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Plan 2.1
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required Courses (non-credit) 3 credits
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Required Courses 9 credits
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Elective courses not less than 3 credits
The elective courses can be chosen from the following list or can be chosen from the post-graduate
courses provided by the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agriculture Technology with the decision
and content of the curricular academic committee.
715 621 Population Genetics for Agricultural Research 3(3-0-6)
715 622 Molecular Biotechnology in Aquaculture 3(3-0-6)
715 623 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan2.2
Seminar 2 credits
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
Required Courses 13 credits
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
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715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
The elective courses can be chosen from the following list or can be chosen from the post-graduate
courses provided by the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agriculture Technology with the decision
and content of the curricular academic committee.
715 621 Population Genetics for Agricultural Research 3(3-0-6)
715 622 Molecular Biotechnology in Aquaculture 3(3-0-6)
715 623 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
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Study Plan
Plan 1.1 Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 0
Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Total credits 0
Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
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Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
Plan 1.2
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable 1*(1-0-2)
Agriculture
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 0
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Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Total credits 0
Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 4 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 4 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 5 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Year 5 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Plan 2.1
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 9
Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Elective courses 3
Total credits 3
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Plan 2.2
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable 1(1-0-2)
Agriculture
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
Total credits 11
Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Elective courses 3
Total credits 7
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Elective courses 6
Total credits 12
Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
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Year 4 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Year 4 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Year 5 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
Year 5 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
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Thesis requirement
This curriculum requires the students to use the holistic approach to identify research
question and to work on thesis topic based upon the problems of the community development.
Standard learning outcomes
The students possess the understanding of systematic research planning with the
capability to integrate basic and applied knowledge and write the research report which can be
disseminated at the national conferences.
Instruction period
Plan 1.1 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 3 Semester 2
Plan 1.2 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 5 Semester 2
Plan 2.1 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 3 Semester 2
Plan 2.2 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 5 Semester 2
Number of credits
Plan 1.1 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Plan 1.2 Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
Plan 2.1 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan 2.2 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Preparation
(1) Students (in all study plans) must be individually tasked with a research project. This
will start with the seminar courses in which the students are required to undertake independent
study and present the seminar in the class. During the course of engaging in seminar, the students
will be in a position to identify their interest in any particular research area and this will be
subsequently developed into a thesis proposal.
(2) Approval of thesis proposal by Thesis Examination Committee for graduate study.
(3) Assignment of the primary thesis advisor of individual student.
This proposal must later be approved in accordance with the Silpakorn University’ s
Regulations on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) and / or subsequent changes.
Assessment
Thesis evaluation must be in accordance with Silpakorn University’ s Regulations on
Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) and / or subsequent changes) in the following topics:
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1) Approval of thesis proposal and project, Thesis registration, Conduct of research under
the guidance of a primary thesis advisor and a co-advisor (if any)
2) Student submission of progress report to the primary thesis advisor and a co- advisor
( if any) every semester. Evaluation on student’ s thesis progress must be performed at the end of
every semester. Evaluation result will be reported as IP (in progress) or NP (no progress).
3) There must be at least 5 members of Thesis Examination Committee, which consist
of the external expert examiner, thesis advisors, and curriculum committee. Note that the external
expert examiner shell be a chairman of the examination committee. The Thesis evaluation results
will be reported as 4 levels including “Excellent”, “Good”, “Passed”, and “Failed”.
Graduation criteria
Plan 1.1 and Plan 1.2
Pass (Obtain “S”) the qualifying examination to be an eligible candidate for a thesis proposal
examination, present the thesis, and pass the final oral thesis defence examination by the committee
appointed by that institution which must consist of experts from inside and outside the institution
and must be an open system for interested parties to listen.
The thesis work or part of the thesis must be published or at least be accepted to publish
in the qualified national or international journals as announced by the Higher Education Commission
on the criteria for the consideration of academic journals for the dissemination of academic works
at least 2 papers.
Plan 2.1 and Plan 2.2
Complete the courses as specified by the program, which must have an average score of not
less than 3 . 0 0 from the 4 levels score system or equivalent. Pass ( Obtain “ S” ) the qualifying
examination to be an eligible candidate for a thesis proposal examination, present the thesis, and
pass the final oral thesis defence examination by the committee appointed by that institution which
must consist of experts from inside and outside the institution and must be an open system for
interested parties to listen.
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The thesis work or part of the thesis must be published or at least be accepted to publish
in the qualified national or international journals as announced by the Higher Education Commission
on the criteria for the consideration of academic journals for the dissemination of academic works.
Others
In accordance with the Silpakorn University’s Regulations on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018). and /
or subsequent changes and the announcement of the Ministry of Education on the criteria for
graduate curriculum standards B.E. 2558 and / or subsequent changes.
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Enrollment
Student Registration
All new students must register as graduate student of the Graduate School, Silpakorn
University by on- line registration or walk- in registration on time. Students may consult the
program/ faculty staffs for assistance in this process. New student will get their own student ID
number when the registration is completed.
Student Orientation
All new students must attend the orientation held by the program and by the graduate
school. All students will be advised for registration, academic rules, procedures, timeline for the
study, and student life in Silpakorn University.
Course Registration
A graduate student must maintain his/her enrollment each semester by registering for
course/thesis/dissertation credits and paying the tuition and fee. All graduate students MUST
enroll every semester until their degree has been awarded.
The period of registration for each semester will be announced in advance on the website
http://reg4.su.ac.th/registrar/calendar.asp Regularly,
1st semester (July – November) : 1st half of July
2nd semester (December – April) : 1st half of December
All students enrolled in plan 2 ( Thesis and course works) must receive grade not
less than “B” in every subjects.
2. If you have a debt of tuition fee from previous semester, you cannot register.
3. Registration/add-drop of the subjects has to be done during the registration period
in which appeared in the academic calendar.
4. Late registration/ add- drop of the subjects must be approved by academic
adviser/ program director and will be charged for 50 baht per day but not more
than 1000 baht.
5. Student can register for Thesis or Independent study only after they pass the
proposal examination and their Thesis/ Independent study title was approved by
the Graduate School.
6. Student must register for Thesis/Independent study in EVERY SEMESTER until their
degree has been awarded. ( Payment will be charged only in the first time of
registration)
2. Select menu “Sign in” and type in your student ID and password.
4. Late registration/ Add/ drop button will appear on the menu bar only during Late
registration or Add/drop period.
5. Select “Back” on the menu bar and select “ผลการลงทะเบียน”. Click on “PDF” to
print the invoice.
6. Payment should be done on time at the bank. Late payment can be done at the
faculty of Graduate School office.
Add/Drop Period
Around one and a half months after the beginning of each semester or the first week period
of the summer session is considered the Add/Drop Period (academic calendar can be found on the
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Repeating Courses
Students may repeat or re-grade a course when they are not satisfied with the result. The
latest grade will be used to calculate the Cumulative GPA.
1. For master degree, students who receive grade below B or U in the required courses or
grade C or U in the elective course must repeat course for get grade more than B.
2. For doctorate degree, student who receive grade below B or U in the required and the
courses, must repeat course for get grade more than B.
3. The student who receive grade above B, is not allowed to repeat course in the subject
of required course.
4. The student who receive grade below B, is allowed to repeat course in the subject of
elective course (or change the other elective subject).
ProbationThe classification will start at the end of the student’ s second semester of the
first academic year. Classification will occur at the end of every semester until graduation.
Graduate student are automatically classified under the following:
1. Regular normal status student
2. Student on probation:
1. Receive U in any subject
2. Receive NP in Thesis progress report
3. Students with a GPA below 3.00 in first semester
4. Students with a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 from second semester
** Student sudden retire when probation continually 2 semesters
Leave of Absence
Students can take a leave of absence in any semester and follow the rule below.
1. Student must be study in Bioscience course at least 1 semester.
2. Student must send the request form to Graduate school within 30 days since the first
date of semester.
3. Student can request to leave, they have the reason below,
3.1 Military selection
3.2 Health leave: When a student’s physical health or mental health precludes successful
completion of his/her academic course work, the student may receive a health leave of absence or
withdrawal from the University, upon recommendation by the appropriate physician.
3.3 Force majeure or other necessary event
4. Student send the request form to Program director course and process to graduate
school.
5. If graduate school permit, student must register and pay for leave fees.
6. Student must pay for maintaining student status in every semester.
7. Period of leave must be count in study program except 3.1
8. Student leave after course registration, will receive “W” in every subject in that
semester
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9. In case 3. 3, student can leave in continually 2 semesters in each leave, but all leaves
do not more than 4 semesters.
10. Once the students would like to return, in order to continue their studies, they have
to request re-admission by sending request form to graduate school 2 weeks before registration start.
Retirement
Student must retire in case as list below:
1. Students with a GPA below 2.50 in first semester
2. Students with probation continually 2 semesters
3. Master degree students cannot pass the second comprehensive examination
4. Doctorate degree students cannot pass the second qualified examination
5. Master degree students with unapproved thesis topic within 3 years
6. Doctorate degree students with unapproved thesis topic within 3 years ( from master
degree) or 5 years (from bachelor degree)
7. Student who is unable to graduate within study plan
8. Student with punish for retire
9. Student who is not follow the regulation of leave and re-admission
10. Student who is not register or maintain student status in regular semester
11. Thesis failed
12. Retirement approval from graduate school
13. Lacking of student property
14. Death
* * Student with retirement in 10, 11, and 13 may allow return, in order to continue their studies
within 2 years after retirement date under consideration of graduate school.
Punishment
1. For those students who have violated the rules and regulations, Silpakorn University Graduate
Committee will discipline them based on the seriousness.
1.1 Probation
1.2 Academic leave
1.3 Dismissal
2. In case of examination violate, Silpakorn University Graduate Committee will discipline them
by following:
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2. 1 If student dishonest or cheat in any type of examination, they must fail in all subjects
in that semester and dismissal.
2. 2 If student do something that implied intent to dishonest or cheat in any type of
examination, they will discipline the punishment from Silpakorn University Graduate Committee.
Resignation
Students who need to resignation, they must send the request form to Graduate School
before examination week in each semester. During the resignation determination period, student still
be the normal student status and must follow the rules and regulations of Silpakorn University.
Table: Score of English test follow the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate school
Standard Test Score
TOEFL (iBT) 72-94
TOEFL (ITP) 543-626
IELTS 5.5-6.5
TOEIC 785-940
CUTEP 70-98
Cambridge English 180-199
STEP Test (Silpakorn English Proficiency Test) B2
Grading System
Grade/Achievement
- Grades with points:
A Excellent
B+ Very Good
B Good
C+ Fairly Good
C Fair
D+ Poor
D Very Poor
F Fail
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- Grades alone
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal
AU Audit
X Not Reported
Evaluation of qualified/comprehensive examination is recorded as following:
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
Evaluation of a student’ s Thesis or Independent study in each semester is recorded as
following:
IP In Progress
NP Not progress
Evaluation of a completed student’s Thesis or Independent study is recorded as following:
Excellent (ดีมาก)
Good (ดี)
Passed (ผ่าน)
Failed (ตก)
Note:
For Ph.D student
Plan 1 Student must receive “S” or “Au” in every course
Plan 2 Student must receive not less than “B” in every course
Pass the English test according to the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate School
Pass the qualified examination (received “S”)
Pass the Thesis defense examination with Excellent (ดีมาก), Good (ดี) or Passed (ผ่าน)
For Master degree student
Grade of the required course must not less than “B”. Otherwise, re-grade is required.
Grade of the elective course must not less than “C”. Re-grade can be the same course or
different course available in the program.
Pass the English test according to the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate School
Pass the qualified examination (received “S”)
Pass the Thesis defense examination with Excellent (ดีมาก), Good (ดี) or Passed (ผ่าน)
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Student prepares his/her Thesis proposal under the guidance of advisor(s). Once ready,
For i-Thesis system, go to the menu iThesis in your Silpakorn web portal and follow the
steps as guided on the website.
For registration system in REG website, follow the step below:
•Program director proposes the Thesis Title Consideration committee to Graduate School.
1 •The official documents have to be sent to the Graduate school at least 1 month prior to Thesis
Title Consideration examination date.
•Student request for Thesis Title Consideration Examination and propose the Thesis
committee via on-line reg. system, print the document and hand-in the official request
2 document to the Program director/ staff.
•The official documents have to be sent to the Graduate school at least 1 month prior to Thesis
Title Consideration examination date
•Once finish, student must fill-in the on-line request for Approval of Thesis Title and
Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-Adviser via the reg system.
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•Hand-in the completed filled-in official request to the program director/ staff.
•Program director proposes the official document for Approval of Thesis Title and
6 Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-Adviser for approval from the Graduate School.
•Once approved, student must enroll for the Thesis at that semester (Note that enrollment
must be done with in the registration period) and in every semester until graduation but the
7 payment will be charged only for the first enrollment.
•Note: Student who wishes to request for Approval of Thesis Title and Authorization of Thesis
Adviser/Co-Adviser must enroll in the program at least 2 semesters and have credit earned
not less than 12 credits. Approval of Thesis Title and Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-
Adviser must be done within 3 academic years after the first registration.
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•Once the students finish his/her Thesis works under the guidance of advisor(s) and get the
permission to take the Thesis defense examination. Follow the steps below:
8 •Note that they must also pass all courses, comprehensive/qualified examination and
English test.
•Student must filled-in the request form for Thesis Defense Committee via on-line reg
system.
9 •Hand-in the completed filled-in request form to the staff or program director to propose
to the Graduate School 15 days prior to the examination date.
•Graduate School authorizes the Thesis Defense Committee and send out the invitation for
external committee according to student request.
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•Once the correction is completed, student must hand-in their thesis to the Graduate
School for Thesis format checking.
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•Student correct the Thesis format according to the suggestion of Graduate School
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•Hand-in the completed Thesis and all required documents to the Graduate School. Once
you submitted the Thesis, the graduate School will not allow the re-sent or re-correction.
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Master degree:
Topic Year 1/1 Year 1/2 Summer Year 2/1 Year 2/2
Registration Aug. Jan. - Aug. Jan.
Course work study (plan2)
Thesis:
1. Advisor and thesis topic selection Dec.-Jan. May-Jun.
(send the progress report to Bioscience
committee program)
5. Presentation/publication
6. Defense examination Jan.-May
(After passed Comprehensive
examination)
Foreign language examination
(Passed before Comprehensive
examination)
Comprehensive examination Dec.-Jan.
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Doctorate degree:
Topic Year 1/1 Year 1/2 Year 2/1 Year 2/2 Year 3/1 Year 3/2
Registration Aug. Jan. Aug. Jan. Aug. Jan.
Course work study
1. Plan 1.1 and 2.1
2. Plan 1.2 and 2.2
Thesis:
1. Advisor and thesis topic selection May-Jun. Dec.-Jan.
(send the progress report to Bioscience
committee program)
6. Defense examination
(After passed Qualified examination)
Foreign language examination
(Passed before Qualified examination)
Qualified examination Dec.-Jan.
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ABOUT CAMPUS
Map of SU-PITC
Gate 2
Academic Building I
- Academic building I is located next to Administration building
- Academic building is the location of various university agencies;
include
1. Faculty of Management Science (2nd- 3rd floor).
2. Viridian Lodge & Restaurant (Viridian Lodge on 4th floor; Viridian
Restaurant on 1st floor).
3. Graduate Service Center (2nd floor).
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Academic Building II
- Academic building II is located on main road beside Administration
building and opposite the Central canteen.
Administration Building
Food Centers
- The free tram service starts from 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. daily.
Gymnasium
- Gymnasium is opposite the students’ dormitories and it is
not too far from ASAT building.
- When you get into the university (from the main gate), you
will meet the enormous Ganesha statue on the circle.
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“Ha-Nu-Man 1” (วินหนุมาน 1)
Destination:
- Bangkok Southern Bus (Khon-Song-Sai-Tai-Mai)
- Pin Klao (Bangkok)
Time: from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Tel. : 081-8585-390 , 081-8585-380
“Joa-Ra-Kay-Pran” (วินจระเข้ปราณ)
Destination :
- Bangkok Southern Bus (Khon-Song-Sai-Tai-Mai)
- Pin Klao (Bangkok)
Time: from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Tel. : 081 8585390 / 081 8585 380
Location : Thailand located in South East Asia. It is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos,
to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the
west by the Andaman Sea and the southern part of Myanmar.
Climate : Thailand can be described as tropical and humid throughout the year. It normally has 3
main seasons – summer (March – May), rainy (June- October) and mildly winter (November-
February). During the hottest time of the year (March-April), the temperature usually reaches up to
40C.
Language : Thai is national and official language. English is widely understood in a particular group
of young people, especially in Bangkok and other big cities. However, it is better to speak English
clearly and slowly to them.
Religion: Around 90% of Thai people is Buddhist that makes Buddhism is the national religion.
About 5% believes in Islam, especially the population in the southern part of the country. And
some parts of them believe in Christianity and others.
Food : Thai food is a harmonious blend of spicy, sweet and sour. This makes many dishes of Thai
food popular around the world. The best well-known dishes are Tom Yam Goong, Phad Thai and
Som Tam. Thai people prefer eating strong-flavored food so you can find a lot of hot and spicy
food over the country. Most Thai food is usually made up of various ingredients – meat, vegetable
and herb/spices.
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Clothes: The weather in Thailand is mostly hot and humid. Generally, Thais often wear shirt, polo,
pants or any clothes that keep them cool and comfortable. It is always important for the people
to dress comfortably while still being culturally appropriate. Furthermore, when you visit the
temples or other official places, you should dress more appropriate such as long pants, skirts
below the knee, long sleeves and no sandals.
Dos
1. Do dress properly
2. Do be friendly and smile
3. Do keep your body clean. Thai people usually shower twice a day.
4. Do remove your shoes before entering a temple and even some places
5. Do respect the Royal Family and the Buddhist monks
6. Say “Sa-wad-dee-krub” if you are a man and “sa-wad-dee- ka” if you are a woman when
greeting. We do not shake hand , we “wai”.
7. Do speak slowly and clearly
Don’ts
1. Do not touch a Thai person’s head or ruffle their hair
2. Do not be overly affectionate in public
3. Do not touch a Thai woman’s body
4. Do not place your feet up
5. Do not get involve with drugs
6. Do not point at people or things with feet
Shopping
tao rai? How much? kai sell
kee baht How much? sue buy
chan/pom tong gan I would like to buy long dai mai? May I try this?
sue nam. some drink.
Ber aria? What size it is? see daeng red
see khiaw Green see khao white
see fa light blue ranka shop
see luang yellow paeng mak too expensive
see nam ngern blue ngern torn change
see dum black lot raka dai mai? Any discount?
Eating
phed spicy tod deep fried
chan mai gin phed. I don’t like spicy phad stir fried
food.
phed mai? Is it spicy? kaeng curry (quite spicy)
nua woa beef kaeng jued soup
nua moo pork tam ma chak aria? What is it made
from?
gai chicken a roi mai? Is it tasty?
pla fish a roi tasty / good
goong shrimp / lobster mai a roi not tasty
phak vegetable nam plao water
khai egg cha yen iced tea
khao rice ka fair coffee
kem salty khoa perm some more
priaw sour whan sweet
Chan/ Pom hew khao I’m hungry im mak very full
Number
nueng 1 sib ed 11
song 2 sib song 12
sam 3 yi sib 20
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si 4 yi sib ed 21
ha 5 sam sib 30
hok 6 paed sib ha 85
ched 7 gao sib gao 99
paed 8 nueng roi 100
gao 9 nueng pan 1,000
sib 10 ched muen 70,000
Appendix
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Program Committee
Director
Assist. Prof.Dr. Chaowanee Laosutthipong e-mail: [email protected]
Committee
Assoc. Prof. Mana Kanjanamaneesathian e-mail: [email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pantipa Na Chiangmai e-mail: [email protected]
Assist. Prof.Dr. Narin Preyavichyapugdee e-mail: [email protected]
Assist. Prof.Dr. Panida Duangkaew e-mail: [email protected]
TITLE (English)
TITLE (THAI)
(place)
(date of proposal examination)
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Abstract
(not more than 1 page A4) ……..
Objectives
(short description, separated into items in number, 2-5 lines each, clearly describe the
output of your work and lead to solve and/or answer any specific problem(s)) ……..
Methodology *
(IMPORTANT PART, state clearly and in detail of activities with aims and detailed procedures,
necessary references quoted, of 1.5 year work for the Master’s (starting from the 2nd semester
of the 1st year in November) or of 3 year work for the doctoral degree, including the
instruments used, data analysis method(s) and/or permit required such as experimental animal,
hazardous materials)…………..etc.
Research Plan
Year 1 Year 2
Activity Nov. 20xx Jun. – Oct. Nov. 20xx
– May 20xx 20xx – May 20xx
1. ………………………………………………..
2. ………………………………………………..
Expected Results
References
(Format – see Graduate Studies’ rule for thesis)
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1 day Complete
3 days 1 day
5 days 3 days