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B.Sc. in Biotechnology International Program
(Revised Curriculum 2024)
Program Structure
There are two options: Regular and Cooperative Education.
General Education 12 credits
Language 12 credits
- 5503111 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE I
- 5503122 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE II
- 5503213 COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCE
- Courses of other languages that are not English or native language 3 credits
Basic Sciences and Mathematics 32 credits (37 credits for Cooperative Education)
- 2300399 PROJECT PROPOSAL
- 2300490 SEMINAR
- 2300499 SENIOR PROJECT (change to 2300498 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION and 2300398 PREPARATION FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION for Cooperative Education)
- 2301107 CALCULUS I
- 2301108 CALCULUS II
- 2301286 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
- 2302101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
- 2302102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
- 2302103 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
- 2303101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I
- 2303102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY I
- 2304152 PHYSICS FOR APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
- 2304197 PHYSICS LABORATORY FOR BIOLOGISTS
- 2305101 GENERAL BIOLOGY II
- 2305102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II
Required Courses 34 credits
- 2300251 CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2300252 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING
- 2300253 SCIENCE ETHICS
- 2300351 BIOTECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIER IN PLANT AND ANIMAL BREEDING
- 2300361 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2300401 INTEGRATIVE SCIENCE PROJECT
- 2300492 TRAINING
- 2301170 COMPUTER AND PPROGRAMMING
- 2301172 COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING LABORATORY
- 2302271 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
- 2302272 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
- 2302219 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
- 2302270 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- 2305263 GENERAL GENETICS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2310310 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
- 2310360 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY
- 2312302 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Elective Courses 26 credits (21 credits for Cooperative Education)
– Required Electives 9 credits
- 2300261 INDUSTRIAL ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
- 2300362 BIOLOGICAL SEQUENCE ANALYSIS
- 2300363 TREND IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2300500 TECHNOPRENEURSHIP
- 2314335 PROCESSING IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY I
- 2314336 PROCESSING IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY II
- 2314339 PROCESSING IN FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY
- 2602313 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
- 2605311 PRINCIPLE OF MARKETING
– Electives 17 credits (12 credits for Cooperative Education)
- 2300301 COMPUTER SKILLS IN BIOINFORMATICS
- 2300364 CLEAN BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2300365 COMMUNICATION IN BIOTECNOLOGY
- 2300366 SUSTAINABLE BIOTECHNOLOGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE
- 2303425 FRONTIERS IN ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2303435 REGENERATIVE BIOLOGY
- 2303455 BIOLOGY OF DISEASE
- 2305354 HYDROPONICS
- 2305355 HYDROPONICS FOR CROP PRODUCTION LABORATORY
- 2305451 PLANT TISSUE CULTURE
- 2305452 PLANT TISSUE CULTURE LABORATORY
- 2305453 COMMERCIAL ORNAMENTAL PLANT PRODUCTION
- 2305481 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2305486 ECONOMIC MUSHROOM CULTIVATION
- 2308351 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I
- 2308418 ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION TECHNOLOGY
- 2308419 PRINCIPLES OF BIODEGRADATION AND BIOREMEDIATION
- 2308439 BIOPOLYMER IN ENVIRONMENT
- 2309417 PRINCIPLES OF AQUACULTURE
- 2309519 FISH AND SHELLFISH NUTRITION
- 2309522 BREEDING AND LARVICULTURE OF ECONOMIC AQUATIC ANIMALS
- 2310451 GENOMIC ANALYSIS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2310454 GENETIC ENGINEERING
- 2310506 BIOINFORMATICS I
- 2310555 GENETIC ENGINEERING LABORATORY
- 2312515 MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MICROBIAL INDUSTRY VISIT
- 2312516 MODERN MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MICROBIOME
- 2312517 MEDICAL MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2312589 IMMUNOTECHNOLOGY
- 2314375 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
- 2314572 FOOD PRODUCT DESIGN
- 2314573 APPLIED FOOD MICROBIOLOGY
Select any courses taught in English at Chulalongkorn University.
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Study Plan
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Regular Program
This program goes beyond the standard curriculum, offering a variety of elective courses and culminating in a senior project that serves as a capstone experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a meaningful and hands-on way.
- Specialized Knowledge: The program provides students with in-depth knowledge and skills in specific areas of biotechnology through elective courses.
- Hands-On Experience: Laboratory work and the senior project offer practical experience, preparing students for careers in research, development, and innovation.
- Professional Development: Exposure to industry trends and practices, along with mentorship, contributes to students’ professional development.
- Capstone Achievement: The senior project serves as a capstone achievement, demonstrating students’ ability to apply their biotechnological knowledge to real-world challenges.
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First Semester |
|
| 2301107 CALCULUS I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302103 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2303101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2303102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY I | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 5503111 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2301108 CALCULUS II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2304152 PHYSICS FOR APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2304197 PHYSICS LABORATORY FOR BIOLOGISTS | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2305101 GENERAL BIOLOGY II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2305102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 5503122 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Total | 17 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300251 CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2301170 COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2301172 COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING LABORATORY | 1 (0-2-1) |
| 2301286 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 (2-2-5) |
| 2305263 GENERAL GENETICS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (2-3-4) |
| 5503213 COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300252 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2300253 SCIENCE ETHICS | 1 (1-0-2) |
| 2300361 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302219 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2302270 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED - LANGUAGE | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300351 BIOTECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIER IN PLANT AND ANIMAL BREEDING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2310310 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2310360 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2312302 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 3 (2-3-4) |
| Required Electives | 3–5 |
| Electives | 2–4 |
| Total | 15–19 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300399 PROJECT PROPOSAL | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Required Electives | 4-6 |
| Electives | 7-9 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Total | 15–19 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300401 INTEGRATIVE SCIENCE PROJECT | 3 (0-9-0) |
| 2300490 SEMINAR | 1 (1-0-2) |
| 2300492 TRAINING | 0 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300499 SENIOR PROJECT | 2 (0-6-0) |
| Electives | 3 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
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Cooperative Education Program
This program integrates academic studies with practical work experience, providing students with the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge in a professional biotechnology setting.
- Real-World Application: Students gain valuable experience by applying their classroom knowledge to actual biotechnology projects.
- Industry Exposure: Exposure to the workplace environment provides students with insights into industry practices, standards, and challenges.
- Professional Network Building: Through interactions with professionals in the field, students have the opportunity to build a professional network that can be beneficial for future career opportunities.
- Enhanced Employability: The program enhances students’ employability by providing a blend of academic knowledge and practical skills, making them more competitive in the job market.
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First Semester |
|
| 2301107 CALCULUS I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302103 GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2303101 GENERAL BIOLOGY I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2303102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY I | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 5503111 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE I | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2301108 CALCULUS II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2304152 PHYSICS FOR APPLIED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2304197 PHYSICS LABORATORY FOR BIOLOGISTS | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2305101 GENERAL BIOLOGY II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2305102 GENERAL BIOLOGY LABORATORY II | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 5503122 ENGLISH COMMUNICATION FOR SCIENCE II | 3 (3-0-6) |
| Total | 17 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300251 CONCEPTS AND ISSUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2301170 COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2301172 COMPUTER AND PROGRAMMING LABORATORY | 1 (0-2-1) |
| 2301286 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS | 3 (2-2-5) |
| 2305263 GENERAL GENETICS FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (2-3-4) |
| 5503213 COMMUNICATION AND PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR SCIENCE | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| Total | 19 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300252 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGICAL PROCESS ENGINEERING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2300253 SCIENCE ETHICS | 1 (1-0-2) |
| 2300361 INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2302219 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2302270 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| GEN ED | 3 |
| GEN ED - LANGUAGE | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300351 BIOTECHNOLOGICAL FRONTIER IN PLANT AND ANIMAL BREEDING | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2310310 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY | 3 (3-0-6) |
| 2310360 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY | 1 (0-3-0) |
| 2312302 GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 3 (2-3-4) |
| Required Electives | 3–5 |
| Electives | 2–4 |
| Total | 15–19 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300399 PROJECT PROPOSAL | 1 (1-0-2) |
| Required Electives | 4-6 |
| Electives | 3-5 |
| Free Electives | 6 |
| GEN-ED | 3 |
| Total | 17–21 |
First Semester |
|
| 2300398 PREPARATION FOR CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION | 1 (0-2-1) |
| 2300401 INTEGRATIVE SCIENCE PROJECT | 3 (0-9-0) |
| 2300490 SEMINAR | 1 (1-0-2) |
| 2300492 TRAINING | 0 |
| Electives | 5 |
| Free Electives | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Second Semester |
|
| 2300498 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | 6 (0-18-0) |
| Total | 6 |
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Curriculum Structure
General Education Courses
General education courses refer to a category of subjects that aim to enhance a person’s overall preparedness for the current and future world. These courses are designed to create individuals who are knowledgeable and possess the necessary skills for the 21st century. They promote awareness of the integration of various disciplines in problem-solving and empower individuals to create opportunities and value for themselves and society. General education courses ensure that individuals stay abreast of societal and global changes, become responsible citizens with strong ethics, appreciate their cultural heritage, collaborate to sustain and develop society, and contribute to social values.
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Specialized Courses
Specialized courses refer to courses that are focused on core subjects, professional foundations, and practical skills to provide students with knowledge, understanding, and the ability to apply their learning in their respective fields.
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Free Elective Courses
Free elective courses refer to courses that are designed to allow students to choose subjects based on their interests or aptitude. These courses provide opportunities for students to select and study specific subjects from the curriculum of a bachelor’s degree program, as determined by the educational institution.