1. History In 1982 Based upon the importance of biotechnology on national development, the Master of Science, Program in Biotechnology had been approved and established. In 1999 The establishment of the Ph.D. was conducted. More than 25 years ago, the Program had produced more than 450 master graduates. In order to keep up with the progress of biotechnology, the Program has modified its curriculum. Most importantly, is certainly in compliance with academic and research policies of the Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University. Program in Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

2. Assistant Prof. Rath Pichyangkura, Ph.D. Innovation Ambassador (Bio- Business), National Innovation Agency Anandhamahidol Scholarship for MS. and Ph.D. degree Distinguish Academic Awards, Taab Nelaniti Foundation, Thailand Prof. Anchalee Tassanakajon, Ph.D. Outstanding Women in Science Fellowship Outstanding Technologist Awards The National Research Council Prize for Research Taguchi Prize for Outstanding Research Achievements in Field of Biotechnology Prof. Piamsak Menasveta, Ph.D. Honorary Member, Agricultural Science Society of Thailand The Thailand Research fund Senior Research Scholar Ajinomo Lecture Award Rachada Pisake Sompoch Award The most outstanding researcher of the year 1992 in Biology and Agricultural Science (NRCT) Outstanding Members With Award Recognition Associate Prof. Wichai Cherdshewasart, Ph.D. Ajinomoto Lecture Award Innovation Ambassador (Bio- Business), National Innovation Agency Taguchi Prize for Outstanding Young Researcher in the Field of Biotechnology

3. Course structure Master of Science Doctor of Philosophy For B.Sc.For M.Sc. Required core courses 1715 - Required elective courses 33- Elective courses46- Thesis1848- Dissertation--48 Remarks no more than 4 academic years from the semester of first enrollment no more than 8 academic years from the semester of first enrollment no more than 5 academic years from the semester of first enrollment Academic Curriculum Current Degree Requirements

4. Research Fund 1. Consortium members and their respective universities 2. Industries 3. Government agencies 4. Chulalongkorn University's Graduate school Admission Funding & Fee Admission Master of Science (M.Sc.) Applicants must receive either a Bachelor of Science Degree or other degree in the fields of biological or physical sciences* Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Applicants must receive a Master of Science Degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of at least 3.25* For details and information, Please contact: Program in Biotechnology 17th Floor, MHMK Building, Faculty of Science,Chulalongkorn University, Phyathai Road, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, THAILAND. Tel: +66-2218-7661 Fax: +66-2218-7662 www.biot.sc.chula.ac.th * In some cases, and only under special circumstances, applicants may be admitted through the consent of the program's administrative Committee. Tuition & Fee The registration fee is 26,000 THB/semester.