Doctor of Philosophy Program in Chemistry
(International Program)
Revised Program 2018
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Name of Institution Mahidol University
Campus/Faculty/Department Department of Chemistry Faculty of Science
Section 1 General Information
1. Curriculum Name : Doctor of Philosophy Program in Chemistry (International Program)
2. Name of Degree and Section : Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
Abbreviation : Ph.D. (Chemistry)
3. Required Credits
3.1 For students holding M.Sc. degree: at least 48 credits
3.2 For students holding B.Sc. degree: at least 78 credits
4. Curriculum Characteristics
4.1 Curriculum Category : Doctoral degree
4.2 Language : English
4.3 Enrollment : Both Thai and international students
4.4 Cooperation with Other Universities : This program is a Mahidol University program.
4.5 Degrees Offered to the Graduates : One degree of one major
| (1) Compulsory Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| (1.1) For Students Holding B.Sc. Degree (Plan 2.2): | 21 credits | |
| Credit (lecture-practice-self study) | ||
| SCCH 701 | Frontiers in Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 702 | Chemical Safety and Risk Management | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 703 | Scientific Communications | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 704 | Seminar in Chemistry | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 705 | Progress in Chemistry* | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 706 | Research Skill Development I* | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 708 | Special Problems in Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Note: * denotes a course with S/U grading scheme | ||
| In addition, with a consent of an academic advisor and a course coordinator, students must take two (6 credits) of the following courses. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Credit (lecture-practice-self study) | ||
| SCCH 711 | Organic Structure Determination | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 712 | Molecular Structures and Functions | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 731 | Advanced Techniques in Analytical Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 732 | Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 3 (1-6-4) |
| SCCH 763 | Inorganic Structure and Bonding | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 764 | Characterization Techniques in Inorganic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 778 | Physico-Chemical Techniques | 3 (2-3-5) |
| SCCH 785 | Advanced Physical Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 801 | Environmental Materials | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 802 | Lignocellulosic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| Note: * denotes a course with S/U grading scheme | ||
| (1.2) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry (Plan 2.1): 6 credits | ||
| SCCH 707 | Research Skill Development II* | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 708 | Special Problems in Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Note: * denotes a course with S/U grading scheme | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| (1.3) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree in Related Fields (Plan 2.1):9 credits | |||
| SCCH 701 | OFrontiers in Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) | |
| SCCH 706 | Research Skill Development I* | 3 (3-0-6) | |
| SCCH 708 | Special Problems in Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) | |
Note: * denotes a course with S/U grading scheme
| (2) Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| SCCH 713 | Advanced Organic Synthesis | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 714 | Advanced Organic Reaction Mechanism | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 715 | Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 716 | Chemical Biology | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 717 | Advanced Natural Product Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 718 | Asymmetric Synthesis | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 719 | Advanced Heterocyclic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 720 | Current Topics in Organic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 733 | Separation Techniques | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Credit (lecture-practice-self study) | ||
|---|---|---|
| SCCH 734 | Fluidic Technology for Analytical Science | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 735 | Chemometrics | 3 (2-3-5) |
| SCCH 736 | Solution Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 737 | Environmental Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 738 | Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 739 | Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 740 | Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 754 | Organotransition Metal Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 757 | Solid State Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 765 | Main Group Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6)# |
| SCCH 766 | Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms | 3 (3-0-6)# |
| SCCH 767 | NMR Spectroscopy in Inorganic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6)# |
| SCCH 768 | Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6)# |
| SCCH 769 | Bioinorganic Chemistry: from Metals in Biology | 3 (3-0-6)# |
| to Modern Applications | ||
| SCCH 771 | Quantum Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 772 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 774 | Chemical Kinetics and Molecular Dynamics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 775 | Modern Chemical Physics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 776 | Mathematical Methods | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 779 | Surface Chemistry and Advanced Electrochemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 780 | Special Topics in Physical Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 781 | Special Topics in Chemical Physics | 3 (3-0-6) |
| SCCH 782 | Seminar in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics I | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 783 | Seminar in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics II | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 784 | Seminar in Physical Chemistry and Chemical Physics III | 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 803 | Chemistry of Waste and Pollution | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 804 | Concepts in Sustainability | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 805 | Natural Fibers | 3 (3-0-6) # |
| SCCH 806 | Industrial Chemistry | 3 (3-0-6) # |
In addition to the elective courses shown above, students may choose to enroll in any other courses offered within or outside Mahidol University, pending approval of the advisor and the program director. Students can enroll in any compulsory courses in the program to fulfill the elective credit requirement.
# new course
| (3) Dissertation | ||
|---|---|---|
| (3.1) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree (Plan 1.1) | ||
| Credit (lecture-practice-self study) | ||
| SCCH 898 | Frontiers in Medicinal Chemistry | 48 (0-144-0) # |
| (3.2) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree (Plan 2.1) | ||
| SCCH 699 | Dissertation | 36 (0-108-0) |
| (3.3) For Students Holding B.Sc. Degree (Plan 2.2) | 3 (3-0-6) | |
| SCCH 799 | Dissertation | 48 (0-144-0) |
| # new course | ||
| Study Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| (1) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry or Related Fields (Plan 1.1) | ||
| Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
| 1 | SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) | SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) |
| Note: Qualifying examination period | ||
| Total 8 credits | Total 8 credits | |
| 2 | SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) | SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) |
| Total 8 credits | Total 8 credits | |
| SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) | SCCH 898 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) | |
| Total 8 credits | Total 8 credits | |
| Study Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| (2) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree in Chemistry (Plan 2.1) | ||
| Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
| 1 | SCCH 707 Research Skill Development II 3 (3-0-6) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) |
| SCCH 708 Special Problems in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | Note: Qualifying examination period | |
| Elective Courses 6 credits | ||
| Note: Qualifying examination period | ||
| Total 12 credits | Total 8 credits | |
| 2 | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| 3 | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| Study Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| (3) For Students Holding M.Sc. Degree in Related Fields (Plan 2.1) | ||
| Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
| 1 | SCCH 701 Frontiers in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 8 (0-24-0) |
| SCCH 706 Research Skill Development I 3 (3-0-6) | Note: Qualifying examination period | |
| SCCH 708 Special Problems in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | Total 8 credits | |
| Elective Courses 3 credits | ||
| Note: Qualifying examination period | ||
| Total 12 credits | ||
| 2 | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| 3 | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 699 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| Study Plan | ||
|---|---|---|
| (4) For Students Holding B.Sc. Degree in Chemistry or Related Fields (Plan 2.2) | ||
| Year | First Semester | Second Semester |
| 1 | SCCH 701 Frontiers in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | SCCH 704 Seminar in Chemistry 1 (1-0-2) |
| SCCH 702 Chemical Safety and 1 (1-0-2) Risk Management | SCCH 705 Progress in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | |
| SCCH 703 Scientific Communications 1 (1-0-2) | SCCH 799 Dissertation 6 (0-18-0) | |
| SCCH 706 Research Skill Development I 3 (3-0-6) | Elective Courses 6 credits | |
| Compulsory Courses 6 credits | Note: Qualifying examination period | |
| Note: Qualifying examination period | Total 16 credits | |
| Total 14 credits | ||
| 2 | SCCH 708 Special Problems in Chemistry 3 (3-0-6) | SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Elective Courses 3 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | ||
| Total 13 credits | ||
| 3 | SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |
| 4 | SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) | SCCH 799 Dissertation 7 (0-21-0) |
| Total 7 credits | Total 7 credits | |