Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD focusing on molecular mechanisms that govern cellular functions and biological regulation, with research situated at the intersection of biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology.

The PhD in Biology at Westlake University is a four-year English-taught programme focused on interdisciplinary life sciences. It encourages research that bridges biology with physical science, medicine, engineering, and materials. Students work directly with faculty on original scientific questions within a collaborative research setting.

The four-year PhD in Biophysics explores biological structures and processes using physical principles and experimental techniques. Research includes molecular dynamics, biophysical characterisation, and quantitative analysis of cellular systems.

The PhD in Botany is a four-year research programme examining plant physiology, genetics, and ecology. Students undertake original investigations under academic supervision and engage with plant science specialists. Emphasis is placed on developing independent research capability through sustained laboratory or field work.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Cell Biology at Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, involving original research supervised by faculty members.

The 4-year PhD in Cellular Biology investigates how molecular processes govern cell architecture, signalling, and behaviour. Students conduct original experimental work preparing them for research roles in universities, pharmaceutical companies, and life sciences organisations.

A 3.5-year English-taught PhD delivering advanced chemical theory and experimental research training, enabling original investigation into problems of scientific and societal significance.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry at Wenzhou University. Research is conducted under faculty supervision.

Westlake University’s four-year English-taught PhD in Chemistry integrates physical science, medicine, engineering, and materials. Students conduct research in Westlake’s laboratories and develop interdisciplinary chemical expertise.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Developmental Biology explores genetic control of development, cell fate decisions, and organismal patterning. Research draws on interdisciplinary resources across Zhejiang University’s life sciences units.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Genetics at Zhejiang University, focusing on molecular genetics, genomics, and biotechnology, with research conducted in modern laboratories and interdisciplinary projects.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mathematics delivered by Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou, a comprehensive university jointly administered by the Zhejiang Provincial Government and the Ministry of Education.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mathematics at Ningbo University, covering advanced mathematical theory and its applications, requiring original research suitable for academic or research careers.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Microbiology addresses microbial roles in human health, industrial processes, and environmental systems. Students develop laboratory expertise while engaging with applied questions in microbiology.

This 4-year PhD in Pathogenic Biology examines the biology of infectious agents, host–pathogen interactions, and diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. Research training supports careers in academic microbiology, public health laboratories, and biotechnology.

The 4-year PhD in Pesticide Science focuses on pesticide chemistry, safety assessment, and sustainable use. Candidates carry out original research relevant to academic, institutional, and agricultural industry settings.

The 3.5-year PhD in Physics covers theoretical frameworks and experimental techniques across subfields such as condensed matter, optics, and quantum phenomena. Candidates produce original findings applicable to university research, national labs, and industrial R&D.

Westlake University’s four-year English-taught PhD in Physics covers theoretical physics, condensed matter, and atomic, molecular, and optical physics. Students build foundations through coursework, laboratory work, and seminars in mathematics and both theoretical and experimental physics.

Zhejiang University of Technology in Hangzhou offers a four-year, English-taught PhD in Physics. The programme supports original research across experimental and theoretical physics domains under academic supervision.

This four-year interdisciplinary PhD in Quantitative Biology and Complex Systems combines biology with mathematics, physics, computer science, and engineering. Students use experimental, computational, and modelling methods to study biological systems across multiple scales.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Zoology focuses on animal biology, evolutionary relationships, behavioural ecology, and conservation science. Research prepares graduates for roles in academic, institutional, and environmental sectors.

This four-year joint PhD in Mathematics with Fudan University trains researchers in pure and applied mathematics at Westlake University’s Institute of Theoretical Sciences. Research areas include algebra, analysis, geometry, topology, number theory, differential equations, and computational mathematics. Students participate in seminars and international research exchanges while conducting original work under close faculty supervision.