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PhD of Biology
South China University of Technology
- Guangzhou, China
- 4 years
- Chinese
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A 4-year doctoral programme in Biology at Memorial University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biology can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
- Interpret evidence
- Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
- And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory Technician
- Research Assistant
- Biotechnology Specialist
Curriculum
- Courses
- A comprehensive examination and a thesis with defence
- The page gives no further detail.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Non-Chinese citizen under 40 with a valid passport; master degree diploma and transcripts with a good record (or pre-graduation certificate); language certificate (HSK 4 or 5 with 180 plus HSKK for Chinese medium
- TOEFL iBT 80 / IELTS 6.0 / Duolingo 112 for English medium); physical examination form; study or research plan; two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor; abstracts of thesis or published papers
- Master degree with good record (no numerical minimum published)
Accepted academic background
Non-Chinese citizen under 40; master degree diploma and transcripts (or pre-graduation certificate); two recommendation letters; pre-acceptance letter from a SCUT professor; study/research plan (1000 words minimum); abstracts of thesis or published papers; physical examination form
Language tests
- HSK 180
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)
How to apply
- Review the research area
- supervisory arrangements and doctoral admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
- previous qualifications and any requested research proposal or references. Submit the application with supporting documents. Provide language evidence and pay any application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | ¥40,000 CNY |
|---|---|
| Application fee | ¥450 CNY |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | University Town Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Biology and Biological Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | Chinese |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Scholarships
Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is ¥40,000 CNY per year. The application fee is ¥450 CNY. The estimated living cost is ¥36,750 CNY.
Accepted language tests: HSK 180.
Chinese Government Scholarship and other university or regional awards may apply to eligible international degree applicants; award and degree restrictions apply.

