Programs

The four-year PhD in Developmental Biology studies biological development processes across life stages. Research training prepares students for careers in academia, biotechnology, and environmental science.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Ecology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, covering ecological theory and its application to marine and terrestrial systems, with research in biodiversity, conservation, and ecosystem management, informed by the university’s oceanography and fisheries expertise.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Environmental and Geological Engineering addresses research questions in coastal geology, environmental risk assessment, sediment dynamics, or engineering responses to geological hazards.

Ocean University of China in Qingdao offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Environmental and Natural Resources Law. Candidates carry out supervised original research.

A four-year English-language PhD in Environmental Engineering is delivered by Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, with original research conducted under faculty supervision.

A four-year, English-language PhD in Environmental Science is delivered in Qingdao by Ocean University of China. Research is conducted independently under academic supervision.

A four-year English-language PhD in Financial Management at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fishery Resources at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Fishery Science at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme addresses aquatic ecosystems, fisheries management, and sustainable practices, supported by the university’s research vessels and facilities.

A four-year PhD in Food Science and Engineering, taught in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme investigates food production, safety, and technology, with a specific focus on marine resources and their use in food science applications.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Foreign Languages and Literatures at Ocean University China OUC in Qingdao, involving original research guided by faculty supervisors.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Genetics at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision.

This four-year PhD programme builds expertise in geological sciences, with research supported by university facilities including a mobile marine laboratory system. It develops analytical and field-based skills applicable to earth surface and subsurface processes. The scope includes both terrestrial and marine geological settings.

This four-year PhD programme examines hydrology and water resources through interdisciplinary research. It addresses water resource management and environmental sustainability, with attention to global water-related challenges. Research is grounded in field and theoretical work relevant to marine and terrestrial systems.

A four-year PhD in Integrated Management of Marine Resources, Interests and Rights, delivered in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The programme addresses sustainable marine resource management, policy formulation, and stakeholder involvement through interdisciplinary study and international collaboration.

A four-year English-taught PhD in International Law at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Candidates pursue original research under faculty supervision.

Ocean University of China in Qingdao delivers a four-year English-taught PhD in Legal Theory. Students undertake independent research under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Biology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, centred on marine ecosystems and biological processes, supported by mobile marine laboratory systems and grounded in the university’s oceanography and fisheries strengths.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on Marine Chemical Engineering and Technology. It bridges marine science and chemical engineering to support sustainable environmental practices and responsible marine resource use. Research is applied and technology-oriented, grounded in the marine context of Qingdao.

This four-year PhD programme studies chemical processes in marine environments, including marine biogeochemistry and environmental chemistry. Research draws on oceanographic processes and is supported by research vessels and international collaboration. The work connects molecular-scale reactions to large-scale ocean systems.

Ocean University of China in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Geology. The programme investigates geological processes in marine settings, combining geology and oceanography, with research supported by advanced marine infrastructure.

This four-year PhD programme covers marine geophysics, including seismic analysis and ocean floor mapping. It integrates theory with applied research using the university’s marine facilities. The focus lies on understanding physical properties and processes of the seabed and sub-seabed.

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao offers a four-year English-taught PhD in Marine Materials Science and Engineering, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year PhD in Marine Technology, taught in English at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Research is applied to real-world marine systems and technologies, supported by the university’s marine infrastructure, including observation systems and research vessels.