Research Focus
Cutting and control mechanisms, mutagenic and cell functions, cutting grouping and inner nuclei.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 3-4 years (36-48 months).
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Place of study: Southampton, United Kingdom
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Timing of application: Full year available
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Tuition fees: RMB 240,000–250,000/ year
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Language of instruction: English
The National Board of Management of the China Fund for Study Abroad (CSC) offers scholarships to Chinese students who wish to go abroad to pursue their doctoral degree. Southampton University is a CSC-accredited cooperative college. Students can apply for CSC scholarships on their own time.3Month10Day0Period4Month1Day14Time.
Entry Requirements
Academic background: undergraduate, master’s degree Performance requirements: GPA 3.3 Language requirements:
- IELTS 6.5, all not less than 6(achievement within two years)
- Or TOEFL total score 92 (achievement within two years)
- You can apply for an degree from an English-speaking country. Recommendations: 2 academic recommendations
Application Period
Full year available
Tuition and Living Costs
Study and living costs
- Housing: Full-time doctoral students can apply for in-school dormitories at approximately RMB 1750-2400/ week depending on the type of dormitories
- Daily expenses: Southampton is a vibrant coastal city with a relatively modest cost of living compared to the rest of the major cities in the United Kingdom, excluding accommodation costs of approximately 8000 renminbi/month
Career Prospects
Ph.D. graduates from the Faculty of Biosciences of the University of Southampton have demonstrated excellent competitiveness in career development, with notable achievements in academia and industry. Several development pathways available to graduates include: 1. Academia: Graduates can enter world-renowned universities and research institutions for post-doctoral research and gradually grow into independent researchers or professors.
Many alumni have gained important positions in top scientific institutions such as Cambridge University, Harvard University and Max Planck Institute. Industry 2. Industry: Graduates are popular with pharmaceutical, biotechnology and health-care enterprises and can participate in research and development of innovative drugs in such positions as research and development scientists, project leaders, etc., in multinational pharmaceutical companies such as Rose, Pfizer and Nova.
In addition, graduates may choose to enter biotechnology start-ups, medical research institutes or government regulators. 3. Other career paths, including access to science policy formulation, patent law, investment in science and technology and the scientific media.
The College provides professional career development support for graduates and alumni network resources to help students achieve their career goals. Data show that the proportion of graduates who have been employed or continue their studies within six months of graduation in the last five years has reached more than 95 %.
