Programs

Southern Medical University delivers a three-year, English-taught PhD in Chinese Pharmacology focused on scholarly research into traditional Chinese medicinal substances, their properties, and applications. Supervised original research is central to the programme.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Civil Engineering at Shenzhen University, where candidates undertake original research under faculty supervision.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Clinic Analysis and Laboratory Diagnosis centres on independent research in clinical laboratory science, guided by faculty at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Clinical Genetics is offered by Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Students undertake supervised original research related to human genetic variation, disease mechanisms, and clinical applications.

This three-year PhD programme focuses on clinical medicine integrating Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine. It is delivered in English at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Candidates conduct independent research under academic supervision.

The PhD in Computer and Information Engineering is a four-year English-taught doctoral programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Candidates conduct supervised original research across areas including computing systems, information processing, and networked technologies.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Computer Science and Technology at Shenzhen University in Shenzhen, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Control Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, covering control systems, automation, and robotics, and emphasising interdisciplinary research and real-world applications for careers in academia, industry, or research institutions.

The three-year, English-taught PhD in Dermatology and Venereology centres on supervised research into skin diseases and sexually transmitted infections.

The PhD in Developmental Biology is a three-year, English-taught research programme. It focuses on the molecular and cellular basis of development across the lifespan.

This three-year PhD programme explores diagnostic methods and principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Delivered in English at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, it centres on supervised original research.

The PhD in Electronic Information at Southern Medical University is a three-year English-taught research programme. Candidates conduct original research in electronic information fields under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Electronic Science and Technology at Shenzhen University, covering semiconductor technology, electronic materials, and circuit design, with emphasis on research training and practical experience.

This PhD programme in Emergency Medicine is a three-year, English-taught research degree. Students conduct independent investigations in emergency care under academic supervision at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Food Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology. The programme integrates engineering principles with food science to support interdisciplinary research on current food industry challenges.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering, based at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School. Candidates conduct original research under faculty guidance.

Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Environmental Science and New Energy Technology, with research grounded in environmental science and technology.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Epidemiology and Health Statistics focuses on population-level health analysis. Students develop competencies in study design, biostatistical modelling, and the interpretation of epidemiological data for public health decision-making.

The four-year PhD in Foreign Languages and Literature is English-taught and centres on supervised original research in language, literature, or related fields. Candidates develop scholarly expertise through sustained independent investigation.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Forensic Medicine at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, covering medicolegal investigation, forensic pathology, and associated research methods.

A three-year English-language PhD in general surgery concentrating on the gastrointestinal tract, offered by Shantou University Medical College in Shantou. Research integrates surgical practice with laboratory and clinical study of gastrointestinal disease.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Genetics at Shantou University Medical College, located in Shantou, emphasising genetic engineering, molecular biology, and genomics via laboratory research within a medical college setting oriented toward biomedical science.

The PhD in Genetics is a three-year, English-taught research programme concentrating on molecular genetic principles and their role in human disease aetiology.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Geriatrics supports research on biological ageing, geriatric syndromes, and clinical care for older adults.