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• นักเรียนทุนกระทรวงวิทยาศาสตร และเทคโนโลยี (พัฒนาข าราชการ) ป ๒๕๕๑
PhD in Evolution, Ecology and Genetics College of Medicine, Biology and Environment The Australian National University (ANU) Canberra ACT
Thesis: A Genetic Analysis of Escherichia coli Using Bioinformatics Methods เหตุใดจึงเลือก Australia?
ระบบการศึกษา ระยะเวลาในการศึกษา ลักษณะภูมิอากาศ ระยะห างจากประเทศไทย ประเทศออสเตรเลีย: Australia
With a land mass close to 7.7 million square kilometres, Australia is the world's sixth largest country. Australia Capital: Canberra An island continent and the world's sixth largest country Currency: AUD
Six states: 1) WA 2) QLD 3) SA 4) NSW 5) VIC 6) TAS
Two territories: 1) ACT 2) NT Australia Four seasons a year
Summer: December – February Fall: March – May Winter: June – August Spring: September – November Australia Australia
Ultraviolet (UV) Index Forecast Australia Three separate time zones
NSW, VIC, WA: QLD and 1 hour faster Canberra: than Thailand’s 3 hours faster time than Thailand’s time
SA and NT: 2.30 hr faster than Thailand’s time Australia Three separate time zones
Time zone State or territory City
Australian Eastern Standard Queensland, New South Wales Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Time (AEST) (except Broken Hill), Victoria, Hobart, Canberra Tasmania, Australian Capital Territory Australian Central Standard South Australia, Northern Territory Adelaide, Darwin, Broken Hill Time (ACST) and the town of Broken Hill in western New South Wales Australian Western Standard Western Australia Perth Time (AWST)
AEST is equal to Coordinated Universal Time plus 10 hours (UTC +10). ACST is equal to Coordinated Universal Time plus 9.5 hours (UTC +9.5). AWST is equal to Coordinated Universal Time plus 8 hours (UTC +8). Australia
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
DST: first Sunday in October – first Sunday in April
Begins = set your clocks forward 1 hour. Ends = set your clocks back 1 hour.
ACT • Victoria • Tasmania • New South Wales • South Australia
Note: Queensland, Northern Territory and Western Australia do not participate in Daylight Saving. Universities in Australia Souce: http://www.thailand.idp.com/ Queensland (QLD) Australian Catholic University Western Australia (WA) Bond University CQ University Curtin University Northern Territory (NT) Griffith University Edith Cowan University Charles Darwin University James Cook University Murdoch University Queensland University of Technology The University of Western Australia The University of Queensland University of Southern Queensland South Australia (SA) University of the Sunshine Coast Carnegie Mellon University Australia Flinders University The University of Adelaide New South Wales (NSW) University of South Australia Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University Victoria (VIC) CQ University Australian Catholic University Macquarie University Ballarat University Southern Cross University Charles Sturt University Australian Capital Territory (ACT) The University of New South Wales CQ University The University of Sydney Deakin University Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University University of New England La Trobe University University of Newcastle Monash University The Australian National University University of Canberra University of Technology Sydney RMIT University University of Western Sydney Swinburne University of Technology University of Wollongong The University of Melbourne Victoria University Tasmania (TAS) University of Tasmania Getting Info about Universities in Australia
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• ANU College of Medicine, Biology & Environment • ANU College of Physical & Mathematical Sciences • ANU College of Engineering & Computer Science
Examples of research areas: Applied epidemiology Astronomy & astrophysics Biomedical science & biochemistry Chemistry Earth sciences Environment & resource management Epidemiology & population health Evolution, ecology & genetics Mathematical sciences Medical science & neuroscience Microscopy Physics Plant sciences Psychology Science communication Applying to the University in Australia
Graduate Coursework Graduate Research Graduate certificate Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Graduate diploma Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Master degree Professional Doctorate
Admission requirements Admission requirements Closing dates No any application closing dates
Apply directly to ANU Apply directly to ANU either online or (yourself or an agent) by downloading and submitting hard copy forms (yourself or an agent) Accepted English Language Tests
Test Regular Degree Programs
Academic IELTS An overall score of 6.5 with at least 6 in each component of the test
TOEFL** - A score of 570 with paper based test TWE* score of 4.5
TOEFL** - internet based test A score of 80, with a minimum of 20 in Reading and Writing and 18 in Speaking and Listening Cambridge CAE Advanced 80 (Grade A)
* TWE = Test of Written English. Duration & commencement
Duration: Full-time Part-time
Commencement:
Most degree programs have two intakes Semester 1 (late February) or Semester 2 (mid July) each year. Applying to the University in Australia (cont.)
Am I eligible?
• International equivalent to an Australian bachelor degree with at least upper second class honours (first class honours is usually required) • Graduate diploma with a significant research thesis component • Master degree with a significant research thesis component 3 main steps Step 1: Find a supervisor Step 2: Pre-application Step 3: Application Finding Accommodation On-campus accommodation
Graduate House, ANU Off-campus accommodation Shared house Shared apartment Home stay When you arrive at Uni
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• Academic/ Academic skills & development • College • Student Life • IT Services & Library • International Student Services • Grad • Campus Tour • Research Training Opportunities
Thai Student Association The Higher Degree Research Guide
• Progress Milestones
Progress Milestone Due Requirement Annual Plan 3-6 months after commencement, Research plan for the coming year then annually
Annual Report :Doctoral Students 9 -12 months after commencement, Report of research activities during then annually the past year, including participation in the Research Integrity Training :Master of Philosophy 6 -9 months after commencement, program in the first or second then annually report.
Thesis Proposal Review :Doctoral Students 9 -12 months after commencement, A detailed thesis proposal, literature with the first Annual Report review and plan for the next year. :Master of Philosophy 6 -9 months after commencement, with the first Annual Report
Oral Presentation 3 months before thesis submission. One hour public presentation of your research material plus question time. The Higher Degree Research Guide (cont.)
• Thesis Requirements
1. The standard chapter style
2. A series of published articles (PhD by Publication) 3. A thesis which includes video recording, film or other works of visual or sonic arts
“A PhD thesis should not exceed 100,000 words and a MPhil thesis should not exceed 60,000 words unless approval has been given for this limit to be exceeded. ” The Higher Degree Research Guide (cont.)
• Thesis Submission for External Examination The Higher Degree Research Guide (cont.)
• Examination Process Examiners are asked to provide their written reports on the thesis within 2 months .
Examination Outcome and Notification Admission to the Degree (without amendments or revisions to the Library copy of your thesis)
Admission to the Degree (with amendments or revisions to the Library copy of your thesis)
Revise and Resubmit
Fail Conferring of Award Competing demands on your time, Student Life both academic and social
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Before arrival
Organise and understand your visa. Check Australian Customs and Quarantine information – What not to bring. Organise and confirm your accommodation. Book Meet and Greet program for arrival pick-up services. Scan and make copies for your important documents, such as passport, ecoe, academic transcript. Access the Prepare to Arrive e-module via Wattle. Activate your Uni email, or set up mail forward function if you use other account more often. Checklist for international students After arrival Settle in
Organise a mobile phone service and advise family/friends your safe arrival. Open a bank account. Apply for a Tax File Number if you plan to work. Order your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card with Allianz (if you’ve selected ANU to organise the insurance for you). Familiarise yourself with Canberra.
Get ready for Uni
Understand your program via Program and Courses. Complete online enrolment. Update your contact details via ISIS.
Orientation
Check out the O-week program and attend O-week activities - make some friends! Attend an Academic advice session. Attend International Student Information sessions. Sign up with SET4ANU to help you settle into uni life. Identify the diverse range of ANU student support services. Complete the O-week survey and go into the draw to win great prizes!