Biology
Start date

2025/09/01

Duration

4 Years

Fees

CNY 44,000

Degree Conferred Postgraduate, (Doctoral)
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Major Overview

The Biology Discipline of East China University of Science and Technology adheres to four aspects, biochemistry and molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology and synthetic biology. Among them, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology established a master's program in 1990 and won the right to grant a doctorate in 2006; The master of Microbiology program was approved for construction in 2003. Based on the State Key Laboratory of Bioreactor Engineering, several provincial and ministerial key laboratories, research centers and applied biology departments, this discipline has superior scientific research and teaching conditions. There is an outstanding tutor team composed of distinguished professors. Focusing on national strategic needs and international academic frontiers, this discipline aims at key core technologies and major issues such as life and health. In recent five years, it has undertaken more than 140 national, provincial and ministerial projects. It has formed original achievements in the analysis of enzyme molecular mechanism, real-time monitoring of cell metabolism, analysis of microbial anabolic regulation mechanism, analysis of pathogenic mechanism of pathogenic microorganisms and so on. This discipline has distinctive features, excellent scientific research conditions and teaching resources, and fruitful scientific research and significantly influences home and abroad.

Educational Objectives

This discipline is guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics in the New Era, and fully implements the Party's educational policy, aims to cultivate bioengineering talents who love the motherland, develops comprehensively in moral, intellectual, physical, beauty, and labor, have good moral character, excellent research style, healthy body and mind, strong sense asocial responsibility, good communication skills and innovative spirit. This discipline is guided by Xi Jinping's new era of Chinese characteristics, fully implementing the party's educational policy, aims to cultivate biology talents who love the motherland, have good moral character, excellent research style, healthy body and mind, a strong sense of social responsibility, good communication skills, and innovative spirit. Graduates with a doctorate in Biology should firmly grasp the solid and broad basic theory, application foundation and basic skills of Biology, deeply understand the research trends and development trends in the field of Biology and the international academic frontier, and master the basic principles and operating skills of common instruments and equipment; Learn at least one foreign language, have the ability of international academic exchange and skilled literature reading, and have good writing ability and practical application ability; Have the ability to independently and creatively carry out scientific and technological R & D, have the ability to lead a team to carry out work or play a core role in the team, and be able to make innovative achievements recognized by peer experts, have good management ability, and have healthy body and psychology. Postgraduates with a doctorate in Biology shall be competent for teaching, scientific research, technology research and management in colleges and universities, scientific research institutes and relevant enterprises and institutions.

Academic Structure

The program duration for doctoral students is 4 years, with a maximum extension of 6 years. Course credits remain valid for 6 years from the date of enrollment.


Research Fields
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology
  • Microbiology
  • Cell Biology
  • Synthetic Biology
Credit Requirements

Complete a minimum of 10 credits, typically within the first academic year. 

Module Information
Course ModuleCourse TitlePropertiesCreditsSemester
General Courses
A Glimps of ChinaCompulsory21
Basic Chinese ⅠCompulsory21
Basic Chinese ⅡCompulsory22
Disciplinary CoursesFrontiers in molecular biologyElective21
Synthetic biology and natural productsElective21
Bioseparation technologyElective11

Signal Transduction in Microbial Cell

Elective21
Graduation Requirements
  • Midterm Evaluation (3rd Semester)
    Complete all required course credits prior to the evaluation.
  • Submit two literature reviews and pass experimental skill tests.
    Defend a thesis proposal, including a literature review and research plan.
  • Publication
    Comply with the requirements set by the Academic Degree Committee.
  • Thesis & Defense
    Write and defend a thesis (Chinese or English accepted). The thesis must demonstrate research competence and adhere to intellectual property regulations.
  • Degree Award
    Degree approval follows China's Interim Degree Regulations and the guidelines set by ECUST.
Entry Requirements
  • 1 . Proof of English proficiency with a minimum TOEFL score of 80, IELTS score of 6.0, or Duolingo score of 105, or evidence of prior education in English.
  • 2 . Applicants without language scores may submit provisional applications and must provide proof of Chinese proficiency to receive the final admission offer.
  • 3 . Completion of a Master's degree or higher academic qualifications.
  • 4 . No criminal record and in good physical and mental health.
  • 5 . Must be 18 years of age or older.
Scholarship

1. Chinese Government Scholarship (CGS)

Type A: Bilateral Program / ASEAN-China Young Leaders Scholarship (ACYLS) / EU Program / AUN Program / China-Africa Friendship Program, etc.


Steps to Apply:


  • Step 1: Apply to the dispatching authorities for overseas study in your home country for CGS opportunities.

  • Step 2: Contact the College of International Education to obtain a Pre-Admission Notice.

  • Step 3: Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students, submit your online application, and select East China University of Science and Technology as the application institution.

  • Step 4: Submit all your application documents to the dispatching authorities before the deadline and download the application form.


Type B: High-level Postgraduate Program / Belt and Road Program, etc.


Steps to Apply:


  • Visit the CGS Information Management System for International Students to submit your online application.

  • Use the agency number 10251 for East China University of Science and Technology when applying.

  • Download the application form after submitting your online application.


2. Shanghai Government Scholarship (SGS)

  • Visit the Shanghai Government Scholarship Online Application System to submit your online application and download the application form.

  • For detailed information about CGS Type A, refer to the official CGS website and the notice from your home country’s local international student dispatch department.

  • Information for CGS Type B and SGS will be notified separately.

Application Process
  1. Get approval from one of these supervisors

    View the list of supervisors

  2. Submit your application online: 

    Visit the ECUST online application system to register and upload your application documents following the system prompts. Please ensure you submit only one application; duplicate applications are not allowed.

  3. Pay the application fee of 600 CNY: 

    If online payment is not possible, please transfer the application fee to ECUST’s official bank account and email the remittance receipt to cie@ecust.edu.cn.


    Note: Your application will be considered invalid if the application fee is not paid.

    The fee is non-refundable once paid.

    You may have many questions on what to do next. Find out more on our 'How to Apply' page.

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