Programs

A four-year English-taught PhD in Mechanics at Southeast University, Nanjing, focusing on advanced mechanical theories and their application to practical problems. It develops analytical and applied problem-solving abilities for research, academic, and engineering careers.

A four-year PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, hosted by the Pharmaceutical Research Institute. The programme centres on drug development and efficacy, combining modern pharmaceutical science with traditional approaches. It supports career pathways in research, industry, and regulatory work.

A three-year PhD in Medicinal Chemistry of Natural Products exploring the chemical structures and therapeutic uses of natural compounds. The programme bridges traditional medicinal knowledge and contemporary scientific analysis. Delivery is in English.

The Meteorology PhD at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) is a three-year English-taught programme in Nanjing. NUIST is China's oldest institution focused on meteorology education. Research spans atmospheric science, climate change, and environmental systems through theoretical and applied work.

A three-year PhD in Microbiological and Biochemical Pharmacy examining the biochemical properties of pharmaceuticals and microbial contributions to drug development and production. The programme is delivered in English.

This PhD in Microbiology centres on microbial processes and their roles in ecological systems, supporting research training for scientific work in environmental and health-related contexts.

A four-year PhD in Municipal Engineering at Southeast University, Nanjing, delivered in English. The programme engages with urban infrastructure challenges through sustainable development, smart technologies, and innovative engineering approaches, preparing students for research and applied work in urban planning and engineering.

A three-year English-language PhD in Navigation and Space Information at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) in Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Navigation, Guidance and Control at Southeast University, centred on research and technology development for navigation systems and autonomous control, combining theoretical foundations with real-world implementation.

This PhD in Neurology, delivered by the First School of Clinical Medicine, trains students in research and clinical management of neurological disorders, including diagnosis and therapeutic approaches.

A 3-year English-taught PhD in Nursing at Nanjing Medical University. Candidates carry out independent research in nursing science, theory, or practice under faculty supervision.

A three-year PhD in Nutrition and Food Hygiene combining nutritional biochemistry, epidemiology, and food safety science. The programme encourages interdisciplinary research on dietary health and hygiene challenges.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Obstetrics and Gynecology, based in the Fourth School of Clinical Medicine at Nanjing Medical University. The programme supports candidate-led research in women’s health under faculty supervision.

A three-year English-language PhD in Oncology is delivered by Nanjing Medical University in Nanjing, hosted within The Fourth School of Clinical Medicine. Research is conducted independently under academic supervision.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Ophthalmic Specialty, hosted by Nanjing Medical University’s Fourth School of Clinical Medicine. The programme centres on original research in ophthalmology under faculty guidance.

A four-year English-language PhD in Optical Engineering at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Nanjing, involving supervised original research.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Optical Engineering at Southeast University, covering photonics, optical systems design, and imaging, delivered via research-led learning and technical application.

A four-year PhD in Optical Engineering at Nanjing University of Science and Technology, centred on optical systems and related engineering disciplines. Research outcomes support academic, industrial, and research career paths.

This four-year PhD programme specialises in ornamental plants and horticulture science. It covers plant biology, development of ornamental species, horticultural methods, and breeding strategies. The work links scientific understanding with practical horticultural applications and environmental sustainability.

A three-year English-taught PhD in Orthodontics at Nanjing Medical University, combining orthodontic theory with clinical experience and research guided by faculty mentors.

A three-year PhD in Otolaryngology offered by the Gulou School of Clinical Medicine at Nanjing Medical University. The programme covers clinical and research aspects of ear, nose, and throat medicine, including methodological training and applications of emerging technologies. Admission requires prior agreement with a faculty mentor.

Nanjing Medical University offers a three-year English-taught PhD in Pediatrics through its Fourth School of Clinical Medicine. Candidates carry out supervised original research in paediatric medicine.

The three-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis, offered by the School of Sciences at China Pharmaceutical University, trains students in advanced analytical methods for pharmaceutical substances. It integrates theoretical foundations with practical techniques used to characterise compounds and study their behaviour.

A three-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Engineering focusing on pharmaceutical chemistry, drug design, and engineering processes. The programme develops research and development capability aligned with industry needs. It is taught in English.