Programs

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.

A four-year English-taught PhD in International Trade at Shandong University of Finance and Economics. The programme examines international trade structures, economic policy frameworks, and regulatory systems through scholarly research.

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.

The four-year PhD in Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy explores microbial biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences grounded in biochemical principles, drawing on Ocean University of China’s marine research infrastructure to support work at the intersection of marine biology and pharmacy.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Microbiology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, advancing microbial science through theoretical and practical approaches, especially as applied to marine, environmental, and health-related issues.

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Operations Research and Control Theory, requiring original research supervised by academic staff.

A four-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis, this programme concentrates on analytical methodologies used in drug development and quality control, prioritising laboratory practice and research skill development.

The four-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry focuses on chemical processes and molecular mechanisms underlying drug development. Students engage with medicinal chemistry, drug design strategies, and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical research.

The four-year PhD in Pharmaceutics centres on drug formulation, development, and delivery systems. It bridges theoretical research with practical applications across pharmaceutical sciences.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Pharmacognosy at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, focusing on natural products and their uses in health and medicine, integrating research training with applied knowledge.

The four-year PhD in Pharmacology provides structured training in pharmacological principles and advanced research methods, preparing students for research-oriented roles across academia, industry, and healthcare settings.

A four-year PhD in Physical Oceanography, this programme delivers advanced study of oceanic processes and their environmental and climatic consequences, supported by marine laboratories and research vessels.