Ph.D in Pomology
On campus learning,
Full Time,
Doctoral and postdoctoral
The total service fee for this program:
€ 1000
Pre payment for this program:
€ 500
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ABOUT
Studying Ph.D in Pomology at Zhejiang university in China:
Ph. D. Pomology is an advanced degree program that focuses on research in fruit production, cultivation, and management. The program aims to develop professionals who can conduct independent research, identify and solve problems related to fruit production and management, and contribute to the advancement of the field.
Necessary information:
- Duration: 4 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:
Some potential PhD subjects in Pomology (the study of fruit cultivation) at a university could include:
- Genetic improvement and breeding of fruit crops
- Fruit tree physiology and growth regulation
- Postharvest biology and technology
- Fruit crop management and production systems
- Fruit tree ecology and biodiversity conservation
- Fruit processing and value addition
Career opportunity:
In this section, we have discussed the types of Pomologists. We have provided below details of types of Pomologist careers.
Agriculture Officer: An Agriculture Officer is responsible for ensuring that all farming activities and goods comply with state and local regulations. Agriculture Officers are well-versed in chemistry, biology, economics, geology, geography, and genetics, among other subjects. Agricultural officers make sure the state and municipal laws are followed on all agricultural operations and products.
Agriculture Inspector: Agriculture Inspectors monitor food production practices such as cultivating, fishing, and planting to ensure that food purchased by consumers is safe to eat. Agricultural inspectors ensure that companies follow federal and state regulations governing the hygiene, consistency, and protection of meat, poultry, dairy foods, fruits, and vegetables. They also audit food and meat-processing plants to ensure that they are up to standard.
Farmer: A farmer is a person who works in agriculture and produces a wide range of food products for human and animal consumption. Farmers are in charge of all of the crops and animals that we use to survive. To make a living and feed the population, a farmer’s key aim is to grow a good crop and/or healthy animals.
Application Requirements:
- General Requirements
Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with proper moral conduct, in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, and be under the age of 40 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability). Applicants must be valid foreign passport holders and Master’s degree holders (Applicant who provide pre-graduation certificate or student status certificate at application MUST provide Master’s degree diploma prior to registration.)
- Requirements on nationality
2.1 Applicant who has given up their original Chinese citizenship (including residents in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) 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.
2.2 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, parent’s (with Chinese citizenship) permanent resident in foreign country should be obtained prior to the birth of the applicant.
3.Language proficiency requirements: Applicants should meet with Language Proficiency Requirements of Doctoral Degree Programs at Zhejiang University for International Applicants.
- Documents for Application
- A photocopy of passport.
- Highest degree certificates. If applicants are university students, they shall provide an official pre-graduation certificate. The original or notarized copy of the academic qualification certificate must be submitted after admission (the degree certificate must be obtained no later than registration).
- 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. (Professors’ signature, contact phone number and email address must be put on the letter.)
- Published academic papers or other academic achievements. (If applicable)
8.2023 version of Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by ZJU Supervisor.
Applicants shall provide the above form for supervisors to fill. Old versions will not be accepted. Applicants of some programs must provide acceptance letter.
- Applicants are encouraged to provide GRE、NTS-GAT test score.
- The above application materials must be in Chinese or English, and notarized copies of translations must be provided for texts in other languages.
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:
Exam | score |
IELTS | 6.5 |
TOFEL | 90 |
CAE or CPE | 180 |
GRE | 320 |
GMAT | 550 |
NTS GAT Subject | 70% |
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.
FREE VISA SERVICE
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Expenses (RMB\Yuan)
34,800
Application Fee
800
Program expenses
University & General Expenses
REQUIREMENTS
85
accommodation
There are many Dormitories in Zhejiang University offered for international students. For example: Zijingang Campus International Students Dormitory (East Campus), Zijingang Campus International Students Dormitory (West Campus) and Huajiachi International Students Dormitory. All of them are prepared with Bed, mattress, desk, chair, locker, air-conditioning and etc. They have also many public facilities like: public kitchen, classroom, direct water dispenser, self-service laundry, and study room.
The price of the dormitory based on being in a different campus, single\twin room and facilities can vary from each other.
After Graduation
The experienced career advisors of Zhejiang University at Student Affairs and Career Development Office are there to get you through every stage of your career planning. The university also works closely with industry mentors to provide you with support and advice that prepare you for the next step.