32 PhD programmes in Biology in Asia

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. 

Jointly offered by the School of Medicine and the School of Sciences, the Cancer Biology and Clinical Oncology course from European University Cyprus (EUC) trains candidates to become independent scholars and researchers in biomedical sciences, contributing to progress in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer.

The PhD in Biological Sciences programme from University of Nicosia is a rigorous, research-intensive programme designed to cultivate independent scientific inquiry and innovation.

The Bioscience program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) prepares you for an impactful research career in academia or industry. You will collaborate with world-renowned faculty while gaining invaluable mentorship and expertise.

KAUST ranked #1 in the Times Higher Education Arab University Rankings 2023. The Chemical and Biological Engineering program offered at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is home to world-class professors conducting cutting-edge research on the forefronts of polymers, catalysis, and nanotechnology technology development.

This Philosophy in Biology programme from Sunway University aims to produce graduates equipped with necessary critical thinking skills, lifelong learners, and all attributes which will add to the national and global requirements of biology.

The PhD in Biological Sciences at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University gives suitably qualified graduates the chance to address important biological questions. 

Distinct from the MSc track, the PhD track in Life Sciences at Weizmann Institute of Science does not comprise specialized programs such as Biology, Brain Sciences or Systems Biology.

The Molecular Biology and Genetics program from Koc University offers advanced cell and molecular biology and genetics courses as well as electives in areas, such as cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioinformatics. 

The Department of Biological Sciences from Osaka University, offers a variety of graduate programs including lectures on a wide range of current biology, research training and advanced seminars focusing on specific topics.

The Ph.D. Degree in Biodiversity and Ecology from University of Cyprus aims at providing students with high quality education of international standing, so that that they can develop a deep understanding of their science and a versatile thinking, something critical for their professional career in the modern environment.

 This relatively new department of Biological Sciences and Bio engineering (BSBE) programme from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur aims to provide a multidisciplinary research and teaching program in modern biology and bioengineering. 

With an interdisciplinary and highly-integrated team approach to discovery and invention, Mechanobiology’s curriculum at National University of Singapore is crafted to train innovative and influential future leaders in both academia and R&D-based industry.

The Applied Entomology programme at University Sains Malaysia are specialize in many aspects of entomology and offer training in the following areas of research: aquatic entomology, urban & structural entomology, insect biochemistry and physiology, insect-plant interactions, molecular entomology, pest management, medical entomology, vector ecology & control and insect systematics.

This Biology course from New York University offers training in a broad range of biological research fields, including developmental genetics, genomics and systems biology, molecular and cellular biology, evolutionary biology, and infectious disease. 

The Molecular Biology, Genetics and Bioengineering programme offered at Sabanci University has ten faculty members who conduct research on modern biological problems.

The students of the Human Life and Ecology programme from Osaka Metropolitan University (OMU) who intend to earn a degree in English must find an academic supervisor and obtain permission to apply prior to proceeding with the application process.

This Tsinghua University-Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation (SMART) Joint PhD Program is an innovative doctoral training initiative that brings together SMART’s world-class research resources and expertise.

This PhD in Biology is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

This Biology PhD degree program is offered by the School of Life Sciences and Biotechnology at Shanghai Jiao Tong University.