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.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology involves original research into biochemical pathways and molecular interactions underlying biological function and disease.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Bioinformatics is offered by Southern Medical University in Guangzhou. Candidates carry out supervised original research applying computational methods to biological and medical data.

A three-year PhD in Biomaterials addressing the design, characterisation, and functional evaluation of materials used in medical devices, implants, and tissue regeneration. Research bridges materials science with clinical application requirements.

Southern Medical University in Guangzhou offers a three-year English-taught PhD in Biomedical Engineering. The programme integrates engineering approaches with research in medical imaging, biomedical devices, and biomechanics.

This is a four-year English-taught PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering. Research areas include medical imaging, biomaterials, and tissue engineering, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary application.

This three-year, English-taught PhD in Cell Biology explores cellular processes in both physiological and pathological contexts. Research combines laboratory experimentation with clinical perspectives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.