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Master of Pathology and Pathophysiology

Xi'an Jiaotong University

  • Xi'an, China
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Xi'an Jiaotong University campus

About the program

4-year research doctoral programme in Pathology and Pathophysiology, taught in English at XJTU's School of Basic Medical Sciences.

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

  • Advanced Subject Knowledge
  • Research Innovation
  • Critical Literature Analysis
  • Independent Scientific Research
  • Academic Communication
  • Specialized Technical Expertise
  • Teaching Skills
  • Doctoral Thesis Development

Career outcomes

  • Biomedical Researcher
  • Laboratory Scientist
  • University Teacher

Curriculum

  • Full-time research doctoral programme of 4 years: course work
  • A dissertation proposal
  • A mid-term assessment and a thesis defence. Course work totals at least 14 credits. Research directions listed include Pathology and Pathophysiology.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Under 35
  • Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport
  • Two professor recommendations
  • 1
  • 000-word study plan
  • English: IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
  • Chinese: HSK 4 (180).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree, Under 35, Non-Chinese citizen with valid ordinary passport, Transcripts since undergraduate level, Two professor recommendation letters, Study plan of 1,000+ words

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 110
  • IELTS 6

Documents you’ll need

  • XJTU online application form
  • Valid passport
  • Notarized bachelor diploma
  • Notarized academic transcripts
  • Two professor/associate-professor recommendation letters
  • Study or research plan (at least 1000 words)
  • Applicable language certificate
  • Physical examination and blood test
  • Valid non-criminal record
  • Supervisor recommendation where specified
  • CSC application form if applying for CSC scholarship. Reference: XJTU 2026 postgraduate guide
  • Reconfirm for 2027.

How to apply

  1. Review the current international postgraduate admissions guidance and confirm your intended program and funding route. Prepare your bachelor’s degree certificate
  2. academic transcripts
  3. two academic recommendation letters
  4. a study or research plan of at least 1
  5. 000 words. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system and complete your application. Upload the required passport
  6. language certificate
  7. medical examination
  8. non-criminal record and other supporting documents. If applying for a Chinese Government Scholarship
  9. complete the relevant scholarship application as instructed. Pay the application fee after the initial review when the university issues its payment notice. Monitor your application portal and email for possible supervisor review
  10. interview
  11. examinations and admission updates. After admission
  12. follow the official visa and registration instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year¥50,000 CNY
Application fee¥500 CNY
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Program details

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Faculty or schoolHealth Science Center - School of Basic Medical Sciences
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship note2026 reference: CSC Chinese Government Scholarship, XJTU postgraduate freshman scholarship, Xi'an City Belt and Road scholarship. Eligibility and availability are conditional, Confirm 2027.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.