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Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | Full-time | 3 - 4 years | find out | CNY 80000 per year | CNY 80000 per year |
| PhD | Part-time | 4 - 7 years | find out | CNY 60000 per year | CNY 60000 per year |
The PhD programme within the Department of Biological Sciences gives suitably-qualified graduates the chance to address important biological questions using state-of-the-art facilities and under the aegis of academic staff who have trained in internationally renowned labs. Importantly, it also equips graduates with a range of generally applicable professional skills to maximise future employability.
We provide high-calibre, discipline-specific training to equip students with advanced knowledge and research skills that are relevant to both academia and the biotechnology sector. The training takes advantage of XJTLU's distinctive international features and vibrant research environment to prepare graduates for advanced careers in the life sciences.
The Department offers four-year PhD programmes managed through collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a degree from the University of Liverpool, which is recognised by the UK's Department of Education as well as China's Ministry of Education.
As a registered full-time PhD student, you have the opportunity to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months. Your accommodation and travel fees will be covered by XJTLU and the University of Liverpool. Full-time PhD students are also funded to attend local and international conferences during their studies.
Key benefits of PhD study at XJTLU:
Scholarships
We have a number of scholarship options for PhD candidates, including tuition-only scholarships for full-time PhD study and an academic merit scholarship for international students. Please see our scholarships page for more information.
Additionally, specific funded PhD projects are available that have a scholarship covering the tuition fee and a monthly stipend. Please visit scholarships for specific financial information. The Department has the following funded PhD projects available (this list is updated in January and July every year):
Title of PhD projectReference numberStatusSupervisor
Structural Delineation of Kinases and Metalloproteinases Involved in Cancer Development
PGRS11-03-04
Open
Dr Meng [email protected]
T-Cell Immunity and Diseases
FOS-16-07
Open
Dr Hebin Liu [email protected]
Stress Triggered CGRP and Immune Responses Associated with Migraine
FOS-16-08
Open
Dr Minyan Wang
[email protected]
The role of C7ORF26 in the regulation of gene transcription and genomic stability
RDF-16-02-28
Open
Dr Theo Kantidakis
[email protected]
Full-time students
Currently the tuition fee payable by full-time students on postgraduate research programmes is RMB 80,000 per year. It normally takes three years to complete a full-time PhD programme.
Part-time students
For part-time students, tuition fee payable is RMB 60,000 per year. Part-time PhD study is typically completed in four to seven years.
Fee waiver
Fees are waived for students who are awarded an XJTLU PhD scholarship.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of academic qualifications for entry onto our PhD programme. Please see our entry requirements for additional information.
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