Biosciences

Programme

Degree Academic Programme Length of Programme
B.Sc. Biosciences 4 Years

 

Programme’s Philosophy

Programme of Biosciences (2022) concentrates on being a part to fulfill the Vision and Mission of MFU by producing graduates with complete sets of knowledge and practical skills on biological sciences that are emphasized on the biodiversity and applications according to the Bioecomony, Circular Economy, and Green Economy (BCG) Model, of which aligned partially with some goals of the SDGs. The programme also embedded the social responsibility and communication skills as the essential skill sets for graduates.

 

Programme’s Objectives

Programme of Biosciences (2022) aims to produce graduates with moral and socialresponsibility and full sets of knowledge and practical skills. The graduates must be able to further exploit the diversity of biological resources as well as be able to collaborate with others in multicultural societies. To co-create academic works or products or innovations and be able to apply statistics and information technology for academic and professional communication.

 

Programme’s Highlights

1. Focuses on having knowledge about the diversity of biological resources including the process of sustainable utilization.
2. Emphasis on learning activities through direct experience (experience-based learning) and participatory learning activities (active learning) both in the classroom and outside the classroom
3. Enhance skills in operations
4. Provide the opportunity to use modern tools and equipment serving as a basis for application in various fields of work.
5. Matching students' academic paths with their aptitudes: Biomedical sciences, Biotechnology and the BCG economy.
6. Courses are taught in English by qualified professors, both Thai and foreign.

 

Career Opportunities

1. Researchers, scientific staff or assistant researchers in the private and governmentsectors such as universities, research institutions, regional medical sciences centers, or in any companies operating in the agriculture, food and medical fields
2. Lecturers in academic institutions in related fields
3. Sales representatives in companies selling chemicals or scientific equipment
4. Entrepreneurs

 

Programme Learning Outcomes: PLOs

  • PLO1: Demonstrate honesty, discipline, social responsibility, and follow biosafety regulations
  • PLO2: Explain the principles, concepts, and theories of techniques and use of basic scientific and biological practices and tools
  • PLO3: Integrate basic sciences and biological sciences
  • PLO4: Cooperate with others in a multicultural environment and adapt to changing situations
  • PLO5: Analyze biological data and communicate, transfer, present and discuss knowledge of scientific works using appropriate language and tools
  • PLO6: Participate in creating an academic paper, a product, a developed biological process or an innovation

 

Tuition and Fees

  • 32,500 Baht per semester
  • 260,000 Baht per programme

 

Programme Structure

Total credits: 128 credits (4-year Bachelor’s Degree)
1. General Education Course 30 credits
2. Specific Requirement Course 92 credits
2.1 Core Course 31 credits
2.2 Major Required Course 46 credits
2.3 Major Elective Course 15 credits
3. Free Elective Course 6 credits

(Refer to Bachelor of Science Program in Biosciences Year 2022)

Link:  Bachelor of Science Program in Biosciences