Programs

This PhD programme in Acupuncture and Massage Therapy is delivered in English over three years. It integrates traditional Chinese therapeutic practices with clinical experience and research in acupuncture and tuina. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and applied techniques within a biomedical context.

The three-year, English-taught PhD in Anesthesiology covers perioperative care, pain management, and critical care. It combines structured coursework with hospital-based research at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou.

Shenzhen University’s four-year English-taught PhD in Basic Medicine trains students in core biomedical research methods, with emphasis on hypothesis-driven investigation and scientific rigour.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

The PhD in Gynecology of Traditional Chinese Medicine is a three-year English-taught programme. Research investigates TCM theories, diagnostic patterns, and therapeutic interventions related to women’s reproductive health.

The three-year PhD in Health Services and Reform supports original research into health system organisation, delivery models, financing structures, and policy reform processes. Work is conducted under academic supervision with emphasis on evidence-based analysis.

This PhD programme examines the intersection of higher medical education, educational technology, and management practice. It is a three-year English-taught research degree at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Students undertake supervised original research throughout the programme.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Hospital Management delivered in Guangzhou by Southern Medical University. The curriculum and research components cover healthcare administration, health policy, and hospital operations.

This three-year, English-taught PhD focuses on Human Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology. Candidates carry out original research supervised by faculty at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou.

A three-year, English-language PhD in Hygienic Toxicology at Southern Medical University in Guangzhou, involving original research supervised by faculty.

The three-year English-taught PhD in Immunology investigates immune system structure and function, including responses to infection, autoimmunity, and immunopathology. Students undertake laboratory-based research under academic supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Immunology at Shantou University Medical College, concentrating on glycomedicine and glycogenomics. Research explores immune mechanisms linked to glycans using laboratory-based investigation and original doctoral work.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Internal Medicine develops advanced research capability across subspecialties such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology.

A three-year English-taught PhD in internal medicine with a focus on gastrointestinal medicine, delivered by Shantou University Medical College. Research covers clinical and laboratory investigation of digestive system diseases.