Biomedical Sciences (Based in China) Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

This is a four-year research-based PhD programme based full-time in our Zhejiang University campus in China. The programme is designed to integrate basic research and applied research to further understand human health and disease.

The mode of study is supervised research. Individual students are integrated within their supervisor’s research group and participate fully in activities such as journal clubs, group meetings and seminar programmes.

You will be expected to complete a piece of original research, directed towards solving important, novel and open questions that contribute to our understanding of human health and disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

Study in China

The Zhejiang University-University of Edinburgh Institute (ZJE Institute) is located on the International Campus of Zhejiang University in Haining, China. This programme will be delivered in English by staff from Zhejiang University, the University of Edinburgh and the ZJE Institute and assessed via an English language thesis and oral examination (viva). They will be based entirely in Haining, China, but will have at least one University of Edinburgh co-supervisor. A limited period of study in Edinburgh is possible under strict conditions and is not guaranteed. 

Access to University of Edinburgh online resources and training is provided in addition to any training provided at the ZJE Institute.

ZJE Institute

The ZJE Institute provides innovative teaching in Biomedical Sciences, all from our new campus in China.