The Ph.D. in Zoology at Lanzhou University is a research-oriented doctoral program offered through the School of Life Sciences as part of the broader Biological Sciences doctoral training portfolio. Zoology is one of the core doctoral majors within the life sciences discipline at Lanzhou University, reflecting the School’s historical roots in animal sciences dating back to the establishment of the Department of Zoology in 1946. The program emphasizes rigorous scientific research and advanced study of animal biology, behavior, physiology, ecology and evolutionary processes, integrating theoretical knowledge with experimental and field-based research.

Doctoral candidates are trained to develop deep expertise in the structure, function, evolution, and ecological interactions of animals, exploring topics such as comparative anatomy and physiology, animal systematics and evolution, conservation biology, wildlife ecology, and developmental and molecular aspects of animal life. Students undertake independent research under faculty mentorship, contributing new scientific insights through laboratory work, quantitative analysis, and field studies. 

NOTE: The university may have additional program-specific eligibility requirements.
It is recommended to verify these on the official university website.