PhD in Biology
Hangzhou, China
PhD
DURATION
5 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
CNY 40,000 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1st Round: November 17th 2025 | 2nd Round: March 31st 2026
** All admitted students receive the Westlake Fellowship monthly stipend and a full or partial tuition waiver
Key Summary
About: Westlake University's PhD in Biology trains researcher-practitioners in interdisciplinary life sciences, linking biology with physical science, medicine, engineering, and materials. Doctoral students pursue interdisciplinary research with globally respected faculty, developing new technologies, methodologies, and scientific innovations. Each graduate typically receives teaching or research assistant fellowships and sufficient financial support from department and school for the duration of their studies. The department fosters a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community in Hangzhou, China.
Students gain practical skills in research.
Career Outcomes: Graduates often move into academic researcher, postdoc, biotech/pharma R&D scientist, industry research scientist, science policy or communication, or biotech entrepreneur roles.
Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar-practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences. The doctoral program in Biology at Westlake University provides opportunities for interdisciplinary research across the Life Sciences and related fields. Doctoral students in our program contribute to the development of new technologies, methodologies, and scientific innovations with the guidance of our globally respected faculty. Each graduate student in the program is generally provided with teaching or research assistant fellowships for the duration of their studies. In addition, sufficient financial support at the department and school levels are offered to all students.
Westlake University is committed to making Ph.D. education valuable and affordable. We provide financial support for our doctoral students to cover their tuition, on-campus room and board rates, insurance premiums, and other living costs. All admitted Ph.D. students in our programs receive full or partial tuition wiavers and a monthly living stipend to cover daily living expenses. In addition, Westlake houses world-class laboratories and multiple shared facilities that support a diverse array of cutting-edge research. Our facilities are well-funded and well-equipped, giving our Ph.D. students sufficient resources to succeed in their research, academics, and professional endeavors.
Applicants to the Ph.D. program in Biology can focus on one of the following seven Research Fields: