Programs

The four-year PhD in Microbial and Biochemical Pharmacy explores microbial biotechnology and pharmaceutical sciences grounded in biochemical principles, drawing on Ocean University of China’s marine research infrastructure to support work at the intersection of marine biology and pharmacy.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Microbiology at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, advancing microbial science through theoretical and practical approaches, especially as applied to marine, environmental, and health-related issues.

Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao provides a four-year English-taught PhD in Operations Research and Control Theory, requiring original research supervised by academic staff.

A four-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Analysis, this programme concentrates on analytical methodologies used in drug development and quality control, prioritising laboratory practice and research skill development.

The four-year PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry focuses on chemical processes and molecular mechanisms underlying drug development. Students engage with medicinal chemistry, drug design strategies, and analytical methods used in pharmaceutical research.

The four-year PhD in Pharmaceutics centres on drug formulation, development, and delivery systems. It bridges theoretical research with practical applications across pharmaceutical sciences.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Pharmacognosy at Ocean University of China, Qingdao, focusing on natural products and their uses in health and medicine, integrating research training with applied knowledge.

The four-year PhD in Pharmacology provides structured training in pharmacological principles and advanced research methods, preparing students for research-oriented roles across academia, industry, and healthcare settings.

A four-year PhD in Physical Oceanography, this programme delivers advanced study of oceanic processes and their environmental and climatic consequences, supported by marine laboratories and research vessels.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Physics and Optical Information Science at Ocean University of China, Qingdao. Core content spans physics principles and optical technologies, with research opportunities in quantum optics and photonic systems. Students have access to advanced facilities and are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary projects.

A four-year English-language PhD in Port, Coastal and Offshore Engineering is available at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, with original research carried out under faculty supervision.

A four-year English-language PhD in Procedures Law at Ocean University China Ouc in Qingdao, involving supervised original research.

This PhD programme focuses on Public Policy and Law, delivered in English over four years at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Students conduct independent research guided by academic supervisors.

This four-year PhD programme, delivered by the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, addresses resources and environment through an environmental science lens. It applies interdisciplinary methods to sustainable resource management and environmental challenges. Research spans chemical analysis, process modelling, and policy-relevant assessment.

A four-year English-taught PhD in Software Engineering at Ocean University of China, Qingdao. Research and study concentrate on software development, design, and management, prioritising innovative problem-solving and real-world application of software engineering concepts. Interdisciplinary collaboration is supported, and students use advanced research facilities.

The four-year English-taught PhD in Tourism Management centres on original research in tourism policy, sustainability, consumer behaviour, or regional development, conducted at Ocean University of China in Qingdao.

This four-year PhD programme focuses on the utilisation technology of ocean renewable energy. Candidates conduct original research under faculty supervision at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. The work centres on practical and technical approaches to harnessing energy from marine sources.

A four-year, English-taught PhD in Zoology at Ocean University of China in Qingdao. Research is conducted independently under faculty guidance.

OUC’s Short-term Chinese Language Program packs Mandarin immersion into four weeks in Qingdao. Learners strengthen core language skills in a coastal university environment. The short stay suits holiday or between-term study plans.