The Ph.D. in Nuclear Science and Technology (Natural Science) at Lanzhou University is a research‑oriented doctoral program offered under the first‑level discipline of Nuclear Science and Technology, administered by the School of Nuclear Science and Technology. This doctoral track emphasizes fundamental scientific research and advanced theoretical study in core areas of nuclear science, including nuclear physics, radiochemistry, and related subfields that explore the basic properties and interactions of atomic nuclei and particles. The program builds on Lanzhou University’s long tradition in physics and nuclear research and integrates rigorous theoretical foundations with cutting‑edge experimental and computational methods.
Doctoral candidates pursue independent, original research that contributes to deeper understanding of the fundamental structure, forces, and dynamics of matter at the subatomic level, drawing on disciplines such as particle physics and atomic nucleus physics, and relating these to broader questions in natural science. Graduates of the program are trained to become leading researchers and scholars capable of advancing basic science, contributing to large‑scale scientific collaborations, and applying nuclear science insights to areas such as materials research, energy systems, and interdisciplinary natural science challenges.
NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements. It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.
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Requirements Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health with no infectious disease or any physical or mental diseases that may affect the normal study, have a master’s degree and be under the age of 45 (Age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with certain work experience and high academic ability).
Language proficiency requirements:
1. Applicants for Chinese-taught programs of literature, history, philosophy, education and law should have a level 4 HSK certificate with minimum score of 210,or HSK certificate of level 5 or above; applicants for other Chinese-taught programs should have a level 4 HSK certificate with minimum score of 190.
2. There are no Chinese language proficiency requirements for the applicants of English-taught programs, but they (except for English native speakers) must have an internet-based TOEFL test score 90 or IELTS test score 6.5 (or above).