PhD in Genetics

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake are due by Jun 15, 2027. Tuition comes to 37,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Genetics at Southwest University is a 3-year degree for students who want to study genetics and its applications. This program is taught in English and takes place on campus in Chongqing, China.

The curriculum covers subjects like molecular genetics, genetic engineering, and genomics. Students will develop skills in laboratory techniques, data analysis, and research design, and will have hands-on experience with genetic experiments and data interpretation.

Graduates of this program can work as Genetic Counselors, Research Geneticists, or Biotechnology Specialists in industries like healthcare, agriculture, or biotechnology. They can also work for government agencies, universities, or private companies like pharmaceutical or biotech firms.

Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing is a major comprehensive university formed in 2005 through the merger of longstanding institutions, now serving over 36,000 students with more than 500 international learners and a wide portfolio of 146 programmes. Set on an extensive garden-style campus near the Jialing River and Jinyun Mountain, SWU combines strong traditions in teacher education and agricultural science with broad disciplinary coverage across the sciences, humanities and applied fields. Its scale and facilities support a lively campus life and diverse research activity.

SWU is noted for disciplinary strengths such as education, psychology and agronomy, and it supports significant research initiatives from silkworm genomics to ethnic education and cognitive studies. The university offers abundant laboratory and fieldwork opportunities, structured postgraduate pathways and a network of national and provincial research centres. Programmes are designed to integrate practical skills, research training and community engagement, preparing students for academic and professional careers alike.

International students can expect comfortable accommodation options, language support and campus services that ease adjustment to life in Chongqing; dormitories provide air conditioning, internet access and communal facilities while campus amenities include sports and cultural activities. SWU promotes scholarships and application guidance for overseas applicants and encourages prospective students to review specific programme entry requirements, funding opportunities and research supervisors when preparing their applications.