Ph.D in Cereals, Oils and Vegetable Protein Engineering

Studying Ph.D in Cereals, Oils and Vegetable Protein Engineering at Zhejiang University in China:

A Doctoral of Cereals, Oils, and Vegetable Protein Engineering is a specialized program that focuses on the research and development of cereals, oils, and vegetable proteins. This doctoral program combines principles from various fields such as food science, agricultural engineering, biotechnology, and nutrition to address the challenges and opportunities in the production and utilization of these important food resources.

 

Necessary information:

• Duration: 3.5 years
• Degree awarded by: Zhejiang university
• Admission criteria: Master’s degree
• Language of instruction: English
• Format: Full-time
• Tuition Fee: RMB 34,800 Yuan/ Academic Year
• Application fee: RMB 800 yuan (non-refundable)

Note:

• An extra RMB 8,000 yuan/academic year shall be charged for programs whose language of instruction is English.
• The Tuition fee standard mentioned above is for reference ONLY. The tuition fee standard released at registration shall prevail.

 

Curriculum:

Students in this program will gain advanced knowledge and skills in areas such as crop breeding and genetics, crop physiology, post-harvest technology, food processing, biochemistry of oils and proteins, functional properties of cereals and vegetable proteins, and sustainable agriculture practices.

 

Career opportunity:

The goal of this doctoral program is to train professionals who can contribute to the development of innovative solutions for improving the quality, nutritional value, functionality, and sustainability of cereals, oils, and vegetable proteins. Graduates may pursue careers in research institutions, universities, government agencies, or private industries involved in food production or processing.

 

Application Requirements:

Entry requirements:

• Must be non-Chinese citizens with a mental and physical health.
• The applicant must have obtained Master’s degree
• Must be under the age of 40
• Applicants should meet with Language Proficiency Requirements of Master Degree Programs at Zhejiang University for International Applicants.

Application documents:

• A photocopy of passport.
• Highest degree certificates.
• Academic transcripts during Master’s and Bachelor’s degree study, which must be original documents or notarized copies.
• Language proficiency certificates.
• Personal statement, in Chinese or English, should include study and work experience, reasons for application and study proposal. No less than 1500 words.
• Two letters of recommendation from full professors or associate professors.
• Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If applicable)
• 2023 version of Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide GRE、NTS-GAT test score.
• Applicant who has given up their original Chinese citizenship and become foreign citizens shall provide the documents certifying the cancellation of Chinese nationality, according to the policy of Ministry of Education of the PRC.
• If the applicant has acquired foreign citizenship automatically at the time of birth in a foreign country, whose parents were both Chinese citizens, or one of the parents was a Chinese citizen, please provide:
• Documents certifying acquiring foreign citizenship at the time of birth.
• Documents certifying parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent residence in foreign country before the birth of applicants.

 

English language requirements:

• Applicants whose native language is English are exempt from providing English Proficiency Certificates.
• International applicants who apply for English-taught graduate programs must provide certificates to prove their English language proficiency meets the minimum requirement for admission, which are listed as below:

English Language Tests	Minimum Requirement	Remarks
GRE	320
GMAT	550
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL	90	TOEFL DI Code of Zhejiang University is C340. TOEFL MyBest score is accepted.
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)	180
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)	180
NTS GAT General	70% score	For Master’s Degree Program applicants.
NTS GAT Subject	70% score	For Doctoral Degree Program applicants.

 

Deadlines and intakes:

• Intake Every Year: September Intake

Doctoral degree programs of Zhejiang University usually start from end of August or early of September every year.