Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

The Faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University established the Department of Biochemistry in 1992 to teach general biochemistry to medical and paramedical students. The Department has continuously advanced its teaching objectives and research goals. The Master’s and PhD programs in Medical Biochemistry began in 1997 and 1999, respectively. In 2009, the programs have been renamed, “Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”. At least 50 graduates have accomplished from this program. Our program is appropriately in line with current knowledge at all times.

PhD graduates:

Ability to analyze, criticize the work; planning and construction of research in biochemistry and molecular biology and related fields independently; can achieve high academic quality, initiate the new knowledge and technical progress that can be distributed internationally, the moral and social consciousness

PhD graduates:

The Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Curriculum (updated 2017), an international PhD program, have the following program learning outcomes (PLOs):

1. Students will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of key theories and practices in Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (MBMB) and related fields according to the professional standard.

2. Students will be able to use research processes, mathematical and statistical methods, to solve research problems and derive novel knowledge and deliver the work for the development of their research field.

3. Students will be able to effectively communicate, convey, and publish scientific data and academic ideas in English at the international level.

4. Students will be proficient in using computational tools, information technology, and other online resources for self-studying and creating academic output.

5. Students will demonstrate work ethics, discipline, and responsibility toward self, society, and country. 6. Students will demonstrate capability in leadership and understanding of diverse global cultures and be able to work effectively in an international team.

Opportunities for overseas training

PhD students who study in this field have opportunities to do research training abroad in the short term (1-3 months) and long term (one year), in collaboration with foreign researchers, the RGJ-Ph.D. Program (Thailand Research Fund), and funding from Khon Kaen University For Graduate students. M.Sc. students can apply for the scholarship exchange to do research overseas for 3-4 months.

Future career after graduation

(1) Hospital Pharmacist

(2) Community Pharmacist

(3) Researcher Drug Development (Industrial Pharmacy) (4) Managed Care Pharmacist

(5) Regulatory affairs officer

(6) Medical sales representative

(7) Health consumer protection officer

(8) University lecturer