Northwest University

Doctoral Degree of Biology in English

Name of the Program: Doctoral Degree of Biology

Degree: Doctor of Science

Duration: 3 years

Tuition: 36000RMB/year

Course Brief Introduction

The biology discipline of Northwester University was established in 1924, which is the earliest biology discipline in western China. This specialty is devoted to cultivate students to master the fundamental theory and systematical knowledge of biology. Besides, students are required to engage in the innovative scientific research independently and easily to enter the international academic exchanges in English. The main research concentrations are botany, zoology, microbiology and cytobiology.

Cultivation Requirements

1. Curriculum Requirements: The PhD courses consists of three semesters. The PhD course requires 20 total credits, including degree program 12 credits and public course 8 credits.

2. Paper Requirements:

a. Opening report of the degree dissertation will be carried out at the end of the second semester or in the third semester. It will take nearly 2 years to finish the final paper. 

b. In general, the topic selection should be based on the related program or research field. The topic is ought to be of theoretical significance and application value. Besides, the topic is supposed to be innovative, systematic and try to combine the research field of the student’s Ph.D supervisor.

c. The format of opening report and dissertation should follow The Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University and The Supplemental Regulations of the Standard of Academic Dissertation for Postgraduates’ of Northwest University.

d. According to Rules of International Postgraduates’ Cultivation Regulation  of Northwest University, the PhD students should publish at least one scientific paper in NWU recognized core and above journals related to their research field. The PhD degree dissertation is required to write in English with Chinese abstract and the dissertation will be defended in English.

Main Courses:

Plant Science Research Progress, Cytobiology Research Progress, Genetics Research Progress, Special Case Study on Structural Botany, Plant Evolutionary Biology, Special Case Study on Cognitive Neurobiology, Human Genetic Disease Research Progress, Nano-biotechonology, etc.

Application Requirements:

1. Be in good health and well-conduct.

2. Non-Chinese citizens.

3. Less than 40 years old.

4. Hold master degree related to science and engineering.

5. At least TOEFL IBT 60 or IELTS 5.5  

Application Documents

1. Copy of valid passport photo page and 2 passport-sized photos;

2. Copy of highest diploma (Prospective diploma recipients must submit official document issued by your current school to prove your current student status or expected graduation date)

3. Copy of master transcript;

4. Two recommendation letters in Chinese or English from professors or associate professors

5. A Study Plan or Research Proposal in Chinese or English with a minimum of 800 words

6. Foreigner Physical Examination Form

7. The copy of TOEFL or IELTS transcript (Except applicants from native English countries)

Note: Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached with notarized Chinese or English translations. No application documents will be returned.

Application Time: January to June of every year

Contact Information:

Address: No. 229 North Taibai Avenue

International Students Admission

School of International Cultural Exchange

Northwest University, Xi'an,Shaanxi, China

142 mailbox

Post code: 710069

Tel: +86 -29 -88302373     +86-29-88302918

Fax: 0086-29-88303511

Email: tonwu@nwu.edu.cn  

Website: http://cice.nwu.edu.cn/

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