Biological Sciences Mahidol University

Overview

During the Biological Science program of Mahidol University students are also attracted by the applications of such fundamental knowledge; applied biology looks to use scientifically valid knowledge to better manage the health and well-being of ecosystems, humans, animals and economies.

Key features

Humans as stewards of Earth carry responsibility for ourselves and our planet.

What options will I have after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences?

Whether you choose to stay in Thailand or go abroad, you’ll be ready for many paths:

• Continuing your studies for a graduate degree (doctorate or master’s) in areas like Medicine, Bioinformatics, Dentistry, Veterinary Science or Pharmacy. Most fields of science require the specialization that an advanced degree affords. An M.D. Ph.D., D.D.S. and D.V.S. is your ultimate goal here, so be prepared for a few more years of study. MUIC also has Pathway Programs that can accelerate the conferral of an M.D or D.D.S. degree for the most highly qualified students.

• Developing and leading private sector projects in research and development departments

• Working as a specialist in customer relations, management and counseling in many health services companies, or in the scientific instruments industry.

• Founding and owning companies with technological products and services from genetic testing and ancestry tracing to home health care, health supplements, effective foods or personal sustainability.

• Working in the public sector to develop, enable or enforce conservation, health protection, regulation, or research programs or policy.

• Teaching at international primary and secondary schools, or be employed as a teaching assistant at any university.

• Being a research assistant in laboratories doing all kinds of biotechnology, biomedical, biodiversity, environmental protection or other types of research.

Career Opportunities

• Teaching career as assistants in the field of Biological Sciences at any academic institutes/universities, or as primary- and secondary-school teachers in the field of Biological Sciences at any international schools

• Research assistants in research institutes or on research programs/projects either in Thailand or abroad

• Working in Research and Development departments, in Scientific Instruments Trading and Services or in Customer Relations departments in both private and governmental sectors who deal with Biological products

• Continuing their studies for a higher degree or a professional degree in any fields of Biological Sciences, such as Bioinformatics, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, etc.

• Becoming the owner of companies that sell products and/or services in the field of Biological Sciences