Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027 — Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting June 2027 — Apply before Mar 2027
- Starting September 2027 — Apply before Jun 2027
- Starting December 2027 — Apply before Sep 2027
We accept PhD application all year round. The start date of the programme is normally the first day of March, June, September, or December.
Language
English
- TOEFL® iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Suzhou, China
Disciplines
- Biology
- Natural Sciences
- Biochemistry
Overview
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University offers Biological Sciences students state-of-the-art facilities and the supervision of academic staff who have trained in internationally renowned laboratories. Importantly, the programme also equips graduates with a range of professional skills to maximise future employability.
Features
- Pursuing a full-time PhD typically involves three years of conducting research and one year of writing a thesis, supported by subject-specific and general skills training and development.
- A full-time PhD student must submit their thesis within four years (or six years for part-time PhD students).
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- cancer biology
- cell signalling
- molecular microbiology
- neuroscience
- proteomics
- structural biology
- bioinformatics
Academic requirements
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 61
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Top 100 of the latest Shanghai Ranking or World-class universities or First-class disciplines (MoE, People’s Republic of China): 75 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark).
- Other universities: 80 – 85 percent or above (Weighted Average Mark), depending on your undergraduate/postgraduate institution.
UK
- UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree with Honours
- UK Pass with Merit Master degree
North America
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA (out of 4) for Bachelor and Master degree holder
Other regions
- Equivalent to the above UK first or 2:1 class Bachelor degree
- Pass with Merit Master degree
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Applies to you): Non-residents — 21,213 AUD / year (≈ 99,000 CNY / year)
- Domestic (Applies to you): Citizens or residents — 21,213 AUD / year (≈ 99,000 CNY / year)
Living costs
Suzhou, China: 643-1,178 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
