Science for Industry (Sci-FI)
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HIGHLIGHTS
2
YearS Full-time
Duration (for graduate entry)
- Focus on learning that fosters knowledge creation, knowledge transfer, and practical experience gained through industrial research and development.
- Students receive 100% funding, covering tuition fees and research budgets, as determined by their academic advisors.
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CONTACT PROGRAM
School of Integrated Science
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
254 Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel:
081 234 6356
Email:
scifi@chula.ac.th and scifi.cu@gmail.com
Overview
The Master of Science in Science for Industry program aims to produce graduates equipped with advanced scientific and technological knowledge linked to industrial production. Graduates will be ready to contribute effectively to their chosen professions upon graduation. The program emphasizes skills in scientific research, technological development, and production processes, with the integration of various disciplines to create products, processes, or services that align with professional ethics and integrity.
The program is tailored to provide students with hands-on experience through customized activities and content, ensuring they acquire direct industrial knowledge. From the start, students will become part of industrial research teams and work on research projects provided by industry partners. These projects serve as both learning objectives and the foundation for their theses. Monthly progress reviews by company executives and academic advisors ensure steady advancement.
Courses such as Introduction to Industrial Processes, Business Concepts for Scientists, Introduction to Innovation Management, and Mini Project prepare students to confidently conduct and present scientific and technological research addressing industrial challenges or related thesis work.
Dedication to Producing Highly Qualified Graduates
This program plays a crucial role in developing skilled professionals with research and industrial expertise, aligning with Thailand’s industrial development goals under the Thailand 4.0 policy. The program emphasizes creating research and innovations for industry, leveraging interdisciplinary integration to advance high-level technology. By collaborating with the industrial sector, the curriculum ensures graduates meet modern industrial demands and possess a competitive edge in the workforce.
Why this program at Chula
The program focuses on interdisciplinary research, tackling real-world problems, generating new knowledge, and producing graduates ready to innovate in the industrial sector. Leveraging the expertise of Chulalongkorn University’s faculty and combining it with the business acumen of industry leaders, the program creates a unique foundation for advancing science, technology and innovation in Thailand. Moreover, it supports entrepreneurial development, empowering graduates to become new leaders in science, technology and innovation.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program gain significant advantages, having worked on real industrial research projects. They are well-prepared for immediate employment in the industries where they conducted their research, leveraging this experience as a competitive edge in the job market. Additionally, graduates can pursue further academic studies in advanced fields, strengthening their professional and academic expertise.
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Science, or other science and technology fields approved by the Program Committee.
- Have a certificate or letter of intent from the industry
- Hold English proficiency as required by the university.
- Other qualifications as announced by the Graduate School or approved by the program committee.
Admission Information (Special Track Admission)
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in Science, or other related fields, or be in the final semester of the program.
- Hold an English proficiency test score of CU-TEP of a least 45, TOEFL score of at least 450, or IELTS crore of at least 4.0, or hold the certificate confirming graduation from an international program.
- The approval from the program committee for applicant to apply for admission.
Students must obtain a minimum English score of CU-TEP at 45, TOEFL at 450, or IELTS at 4.0 to graduate. Otherwise, students must comply with the following conditions:
- A CU-TEP score lower than 38, a TOEFL score lower than 425, or an IELTS score lower than 3.5 requires the student to take the course 5500503 Preparatory English for Graduate Students and select one of the additional courses from the following list. Both courses must be passed with an “S” grade to graduate.
- 5500504 English Pronunciation and Conversation or
- 5500505 Academic English Grammar or
- 5500506 Academic English Vocabulary or
- 5500510 Skills in English for Graduates
- A CU-TEP score of 38 or higher but less than 45, a TOEFL score of 425 or higher but less than 450, or an IELTS score of 3.5 or higher but less than 4.0 requires the student to take one of the following courses and pass with an “S” grade in order to graduate.
- 5500504 English Pronunciation and Conversation or
- 5500505 Academic English Grammar or
- 5500506 Academic English Vocabulary or
- 5500510 Skills in English for Graduates
Tuition Fee (Baht) – (Subject to change for each year)
| Tuition/Fee for Each Semester (THB) | Thai Student |
| Regular Semester | Regular Semester |
| Tuition fees | 33,500 |
| Fees | – |
| Total Fee | 33,500 |
The Application payment; Regular Semester 500 baht. Please note that the application fee is non-refundable in any circumstance. (Students receive 100% funding, covering tuition fees for up to 4 semesters, research and development budgets, and other related expenses as determined by their academic advisors.)
Contact
School of Integrated Science
Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University
254 Phayathai Road, Wangmai, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330
Tel:
081 234 6356
Email:
scifi@chula.ac.th and scifi.cu@gmail.com
