สัมมนาเตรียมความพรอมของนักเรียนทุนรัฐบาลกระทรวงวิทยาศาสตรฯ ประจําป ๒๕๕๗ (ทุนพัฒนาบุคลากรภาครัฐ) ๒๐ กุมภาพันธ ๒๕๕๘ ณ ชลพฤกษ รีสอรท จ.นครยายก แนะนําตัว

• ภัทรพร คุมภัย (ตาล) อาจารยประจําภาควิชาเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพ คณะวิทยาศาสตรและเทคโนโลยี มหาวิทยาลัยธรรมศาสตร ศูนยรังสิต จ.ปทุมธานี

• นักเรียนทุนกระทรวงวิทยาศาสตรและเทคโนโลยี (พัฒนาขาราชการ) ป ๒๕๕๑

PhD in Evolution, Ecology and Genetics College of Medicine, Biology and Environment The Australian National University (ANU) ACT

Thesis: A Genetic Analysis of Escherichia coli Using Bioinformatics Methods เหตุใดจึงเลือก ?

ระบบการศึกษา ระยะเวลาในการศึกษา ลักษณะภูมิอากาศ ระยะหางจากประเทศไทย 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 , , , , Time (AEST) (except Broken Hill), , , Canberra , Australian Capital Territory Australian Central Standard , Adelaide, Darwin, Broken Hill Time (ACST) and the town of Broken Hill in western New South Wales Australian Western Standard 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) CQ University Northern Territory (NT) Charles Darwin University Queensland University of Technology The University of Western Australia The University of Southern Queensland South Australia (SA) University of the Sunshine Coast Carnegie Mellon University Australia The New South Wales (NSW) University of South Australia Australian Catholic University Victoria (VIC) CQ University Australian Catholic University Ballarat University Southern Cross University Charles Sturt University Australian Capital Territory (ACT) The University of New South Wales CQ University The Australian Catholic University Charles Sturt University University of New England University of Newcastle The Australian National University University of Technology Sydney RMIT University University of Western Sydney Swinburne University of Technology University of The Victoria University Tasmania (TAS) Getting Info about Universities in Australia

 Internet  International Education Exhibition  Educational Service Centre  Teachers/ friends มหาวิทยาลัยแหงชาติออสเตรเลีย Study Sciences at ANU

• 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 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

Attending Orientation Week!!!

 Getting more info about Uni

• 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

Be patient!!! Be strong!!! สิ่งที่ควรรู: Things to know  ที่พัก : หอพักในมหาวิทยาลัย โฮมสเตย แฟลต อพารทเมนต หรือบานเชา ที่พักชั่วคราว หรือ เกสทเฮาส  คาครองชีพ : Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne และ Brisbane คอนขางสูง Adelaide, Darwin และ Perth ยอมเยากวา  การประกันสุขภาพสําหรับนักเรียนตางชาติ Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): ตองครอบคลุมตลอดระยะเวลาการศึกษาในออสเตรเลีย ตามเงื่อนไขของการถือวีซานักเรียน สิ่งที่ควรรู: Things to know (ตอ)

 การเปดบัญชีธนาคาร: เลือกธนาคารที่มีสาขาในมหาวิทยาลัย Internet Banking  แหลงจับจายของใช: ALDI Supermarket, Supabarn, Woolworths, and Coles Big W, Target, and Kmart Chemist Warehouse Direct Factory Outlets (DFO)  ปลั๊กไฟ:  อาหารไทย: รานอาหารไทย รานขายของชําของเอเชีย  การทํางานพิเศษ  วัดไทย หรือ สถานที่ประกอบพิธีกรรมทางศาสนา สิ่งที่ควรรู: Things to know (ตอ)  บริการขนสงสาธารณะ: มีสวนลดสําหรับนักเรียนเต็มเวลา ปายจอดและตารางเวลาที่แนนอน  มีเสนทางเฉพาะสําหรับรถจักรยาน  การใชรถยนต: เดินรถเลนซายเชนเดียวกับประเทศไทย ใบอนุญาตขับขี่ฉบับแปลเปนภาษาอังกฤษ  บันเทิงและกีฬา  อากาศ: แตกตางกันตามลักษณะภูมิศาสตร อากาศอุนทางตอนเหนือ เย็นทางตอนใต อาจมีฝนตกไดทุกฤดู ฤดูรอน รอนมาก ฤดูหนาว หนาวถึงหนาวมาก (แคนเบอรรา) มีหิมะตกบนยอดภูเขาสูงใน NSW, VIC, และ TAS  Christmas in July!!! สํานักงานผูดูแลนักเรียนในประเทศออสเตรเลีย Office of Educational Affairs (OEA)

ที่ตั้ง: Canberra, ACT http://www.ocsc.org.au/ Thank you http://www.australia.com/en http://www.australia.gov.au/ Checklist for international students

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!