Schedule of GRID Courses for Graduate Students of Mahidol University academic year 2024 (Round 3-4) (Online Teaching and Learning)

The Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University offers English classes for graduate students of Mahidol University who are interested in taking the English Courses

Semester 2 Academic year 2024 (Round 3)
Booking schedule for GRID courses for January, February, March, April, and May 2025
Booking course 1 – 15 October 2024
Announcement of Eligible Students 23 October 2024
Period of Registration 23 - 31 October 2024
Fee payment deadline (Late payment will cause the students not being permitted to attend the course registered.) 7 November 2024 (Before 10.00 p.m.)
Request for course drop and refund payment 6 – 31 January 2025
Semester 2 Academic year 2024 (Round 4)
Booking schedule for GRID courses for February, March, April, and May 2025
Booking course 1 – 15 December 2024
Announcement of Eligible Students 23 December 2024
Period of Registration 23 - 31 December 2024
Fee payment deadline (Late payment will cause the students not being permitted to attend the course registered.) 7 January 2025 (Before 10.00 p.m.)
Request for course drop and refund payment 6 – 31 January 2025

Doctoral Degree Student
(who have student ID no. 63xxxxx onwards.)

    SCORE COURSES TO BE TAKEN
ระดับคะแนน Score Level Course that must be registered
IELTS 6.0
(W=6.0, S=6.0)
TOEFL iBT 79
(W=23, S=19)
MU GRAD Plus 90
(W=12, S=12)
5.0 – 5.5 64 – 78 70 – 89 Register for ONE courses as follows:
  1. GRID 537 Oral Presentation Skills
4.5 52 - 63 56 – 69 Register for TWO courses as follows:
  1. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 1.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 1.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  2. GRID 537 Oral Presentation Skills
4.0 41 – 51 48 – 55 Register for THREE courses as follows:
  1. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II
  2. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 2.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 2.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  3. GRID 537 Oral Presentation Skills
3.0 – 3.5 32 – 40 40 – 47 Register for FOUR courses as follows:
  1. GRID 530 English Academic Writing I
  2. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II
  3. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 3.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 3.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  4. GRID 537 Oral Presentation Skills
Less than 3.0 Less than 32 Less than 40 Register for FIVE courses as follows:
  1. GRID 517 Essential English Grammar for Graduate Studies
  2. GRID 530 English Academic Writing I
  3. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II
  4. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 4.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 4.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  5. GRID 537 Oral Presentation Skills

Doctoral Degree Student
(students who have student ID no. 52xxxxx – 62xxxxx)

SCORE COURSES TO BE TAKEN
A student who has
  • TOEFL ITP score: 470 - 499 or
  • TOEFL iBT score: 52 - 60 or
  • IELTS score at 4.5
The student must take
  • GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
  • GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
If a student has
  • TOEFL ITP score: 435 - 469 or
  • TOEFL iBT score: 41 - 51 or
  • IELTS score at 4
The student must take
  • GRID 531 English Academic Writing II and
  • GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
  • GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  • (Two courses in total)
If a student has
  • TOEFL ITP score: 400 - 434 or
  • TOEFL iBT score: 32 - 40 or
  • IELTS score at 3.0 - 3.5
The student must take
  • GRID 530 English Academic Writing I and
  • GRID 531 English Academic Writing II and
  • GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
  • GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
  • (Three courses in total)

Scores of Master degree, Diploma Program and Higher Diploma Program
(student who have student ID no. 63xxxxx onwards.)

    SCORE COURSES TO BE TAKEN
ระดับคะแนน Score Level Course that must be registered
IELTS 5.0
(W=5.0, S=5.0)
TOEFL iBT 64
(W=17, S=15)
MU GRAD Plus 70
(W=10, S=10)
4.5 52 – 63 56 – 69 Register for ONE course from either Group 1 or Group 2 as follows:
Group 1
  1. GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies
or
Group 2
  1. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 1.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 1.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
4.0 41 – 51 48 – 55 Register for TWO courses from either Group 1 or Group 2 as follows:
Group 1
  1. GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Context for Graduate Studies
  2. GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies
or
Group 2
  1. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II
  2. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 2.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 2.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
3.0 – 3.5 32 – 40 40 – 47 Register for THREE courses from either Group 1 or Group 2 as follows:
Group 1
  1. GRID 514 Reading and Writing in Academic Context for Graduate Studies
  2. GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Context for Graduate Studies
  3. GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies
or
Group 2
  1. GRID 530 English Academic Writing
  2. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II
  3. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 3.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 3.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities
Less than 3.0 Less than 32 Less than 40 Register for FOUR courses from either Group 1 or Group 2 as follows:
Group 1
  1. GRID 517 Essential English Grammar for Graduate Studies
  2. GRID 514 Reading and Writing in Academic Context for Graduate Studies
  3. GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Context for Graduate Studies and
  4. GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies
or
Group 2
  1. GRID 517 Essential English Grammar for Graduate Studies
  2. GRID 530 English Academic Writing I
  3. GRID 531 English Academic Writing II and
  4. Choose ONE from the follows:
    • 4.1 GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or
    • 4.2 GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities

Scores of Master degree, Diploma Program and Higher Diploma Program
(student who have student ID no. 59xxxxx – 62xxxxx onwards.)

SCORE COURSES TO BE TAKEN
A student who has
  • an IELTS score at 4.5 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score of 52-53 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score of 470-479 or
  • The MU GRAD TEST score of 52-59
The student must take
Group 1: GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies or 

Group 2:
GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or 
GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities

The student must pass the aforementioned course before the examination of their thesis defense.

A student who has
  • an IELTS score at 4 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score of 41-51 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score of 435-469 or
  • The MU GRAD TEST score of 44-51
The student must take
Group 1:
GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies  and
GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies or

Group 2:
GRID 531 English Academic Writing II  and either
GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or 
GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities (two courses in total)

The student must pass the aforementioned courses before the examination of their thesis defense. 
A student who has

  • an IELTS score below than 3-3.5 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score below than 32-40 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score below than 400-434 or
  • The MU GRAD TEST score of  36-43
The student must take
Group 1:
GRID 514 Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies and
GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate  Studies
GRID 516 Thesis Writing for Graduate Studies or

Group 2:
GRID 530 English Academic Writing I and
GRID 531 English Academic Writing II  and either
GRID 532 Thesis Writing in Physical Sciences and Biosciences or 
GRID 533 Thesis Writing in Social Sciences and Humanities (three courses in total).

The student must pass the aforementioned courses before the examination of their thesis defense.

Scores of Master degree, Diploma Program and Higher Diploma Program
student who have student ID no. 52xxxxx – 58xxxxx)

SCORE COURSES TO BE TAKEN
A student who has
  • an IELTS score at 4 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score of 41-51 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score of 435-479 or
  • The MU Test score of 38-44

The student must take
Group 1:
GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies or

Group 2: GRID 531 English Academic Writing II

The student must pass the aforementioned course before the examination of their thesis defense.

A student who has
  • an IELTS score at 3-3.5 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score of 32-40 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score of 400-434 or
  • The MU Test score of 31-37
The student must take
Group 1:
GRID 514 Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies and
GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies or

Group 2: GRID 530 English Academic Writing I and GRID 531 English Academic Writing II (two courses in total).

The student must pass the aforementioned courses before the examination of their thesis defense.

A student who has
  • an IELTS score below than 3 or
  • a TOEFL iBT score below than 32 or
  • a TOEFL ITP score below than 400 or
  • The MU Test score below than 31
The student must take
Group 1:
GRID 517 Essential English Grammar for Graduate Studies and
GRID 514 Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies and
GRID 515 Speaking and Writing in Academic Contexts for Graduate Studies or

Group 2:
GRID 517 Essential English Grammar for Graduate Studies and
GRID 530 English Academic Writing I and
GRID 531 English Academic Writing II and either
(three courses in total).

The student must pass the aforementioned courses before the examination of their thesis defense.

Remarks

1. Students who are interested in the courses can reserve seats by registering with the Student Services System. Then click on the GRID System and Booking GRID Course menu on the left hand side on the day that reservations are available.

2. There are only a limited number of study seats available, and the number of study rooms is determined solely by the number of students making requests.

3. Registration fee

  • 3.1 GRID 530, GRID 531, GRID 532 and GRID 533: 4,000 baht per credit (12,000 baht per 3 credits)
  • 3.2 GRID 537: 4,000 baht per credit (2 credits per course, 8,000 baht)
  • 3.3 GRID 514, GRID 515, GRID 516, and GRID 517: 1,800 baht per credit (3 credits per course, 5,400 baht)

4. In case of the request for the course drop (registration round 3-4), the students shall make the request for the refund payment between 6-31 January 2025. Unless proceeded by the stipulated duration, the request thus cannot be made for any cases.

5. Study time

  • 5.1 GRID 530, GRID 531, GRID 532, and GRID 533: Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Last class from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • 5.2 GRID 537: Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • 5.3 GRID 514, GRID 515, GRID 516 and GRID 517: Monday to Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Students who are interested in the courses can reserve seats by registering with the Student Services System. Then click on the GRID System and Booking GRID Course menu on the left hand side on the day that reservations are available.

For more information
Language Center, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
Telephone : +66 2441 4125 ext 150-152
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