Programs

The three-year, English-taught PhD in Neurology emphasises research into neurological disorders, mechanisms of disease, and clinical neurology investigation.

Southern Medical University offers a three-year, English-taught PhD in Nursing centred on advancing knowledge in nursing science, evidence-based patient care, and population health promotion. Research is conducted under faculty guidance.

The PhD in Nutrition and Food Hygiene is a three-year English-taught programme addressing nutritional biochemistry, food safety evaluation, and the role of diet in population health. Research projects explore links between nutrition, disease prevention, and public health practice.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Obstetrics & Gynecology focusing on research in women’s reproductive health, maternal-fetal medicine, and related clinical sciences.

This PhD programme in Occupational and Environmental Health is a three-year, English-taught research degree. Candidates conduct independent investigations into workplace hazards, environmental exposures, and their effects on human health. Supervision is provided by faculty with expertise in prevention, risk assessment, and public health policy.

This is a three-year, English-taught PhD programme in Oncology. Students conduct independent research in cancer biology, diagnosis, or treatment under academic supervision.

A three-year, English-taught PhD in Ophthalmology, focused on original research in eye health and disease. Students work under faculty supervision at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou.

The PhD in Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a three-year English-taught programme. Research explores TCM-based diagnosis, treatment strategies, and mechanisms relevant to eye and ear-nose-throat conditions.

This three-year English-taught PhD programme addresses orthopaedic theory and practice in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Based at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, it requires candidate-led research under academic supervision.

This three-year, English-taught PhD programme in Otorhinolaryngology supports original research on ear, nose, and throat conditions. Supervised research forms the core of the degree.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Pathogenic Biology at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Research examines infectious agents and the biological mechanisms underlying disease.

The PhD in Pathogeny Biology focuses on medical parasitology and microbiology. Based at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, this three-year English-taught programme supports original research into pathogen biology and infectious disease control mechanisms.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Pathology and Pathological Physiology involves original research into disease mechanisms, tissue injury, and functional changes in organ systems. Supervised laboratory and translational work forms the core of the programme.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Pediatrics at Southern Medical University focuses on child health and paediatric disease through combined clinical experience and research training.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Pediatrics of Traditional Chinese Medicine at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, involving original research supervised by faculty.

The PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis is a three-year English-taught programme covering drug analysis, quality control methodologies, and analytical approaches specific to pharmaceuticals. Emphasis is placed on accurate measurement and evaluation of drug substances and products.

This English-taught PhD in Pharmaceutics spans three years and addresses drug formulation, delivery systems, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Research projects explore practical and scientific aspects of turning active compounds into effective medicines.

The PhD in Pharmacochemistry is an English-taught, three-year programme focusing on medicinal chemistry and drug design. Research activities centre on the chemical basis of drug action and the development of novel therapeutic compounds.

The three-year, English-taught PhD in Pharmacognosy at Southern Medical University supports original research into natural product sources, identification, and characterisation of bioactive compounds from plant and other biological materials.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Pharmacology at Southern Medical University emphasises investigation of drug mechanisms, therapeutic effects, and methodological approaches in pharmacological research.

This PhD programme in Pharmacy specialises in Industrial Pharmacy. It is a three-year, English-taught research degree delivered by Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Candidates conduct independent research in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing processes under academic supervision.

The three-year, English-taught PhD in Physiology at Southern Medical University focuses on research into human physiological processes and their alterations in disease states. Candidates develop expertise in experimental and analytical methods relevant to physiology and pathophysiology.

This three-year English-taught PhD focuses on pre-clinical medicine at the interface of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. Candidates conduct independent research under academic supervision, bridging theoretical and experimental approaches from both medical traditions.

The PhD in Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases at Southern Medical University focuses on Medical Parasitology and Microbiology. It is a three-year English-taught programme combining theoretical knowledge and practical research in infectious disease control.