Cultivation Programme for Full-time Academic Doctoral Students of Jiangnan University

(Discipline Category: Engineering Level 1 Discipline Code: 0832 Level 1 Discipline Name: Food Science and Engineering)

(Secondary discipline code: 0832Z1 Secondary discipline name: Foodborne Chronic Disease)

Discipline Profile

"Foodborne Chronic Diseases is a secondary discipline independently established under the primary discipline of Food Science and Engineering. The main research content of this discipline combines food science and engineering and chronic disease research, focusing on three distinctive and advantageous research directions, namely food nutrition and metabolic diseases, food nutrition and tumourigenesis, and food nutrition and degenerative neurological diseases, to strengthen high-level basic research, focus on technological innovation and scientific and technological achievements, and to enhance the integration of basic theories and chronic disease research in the field of food science and engineering. In order to enhance the in-depth integration of basic theories and chronic disease research in the field of food science and engineering.

Training Objectives

1. To enhance student comprehension, analysis and problem-solving skills; to inculcate in them a sense of responsibility and purpose to explore unknown, seek truth and scale summits of science; and to foster in them a sense of nationalism and a mission to serve their country with science and technology.

2. The aim is to acquire a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental theories, as well as a deep knowledge of the subject matter and practical skills. It is also important to stay up-to-date with the latest developments and frontiers of the discipline. The ability to independently undertake research projects that are at the forefront of the discipline or have innovative value, using the theories and experimental techniques of the discipline and related fields, is essential. Additionally, one should possess the ability to teach and conduct research independently within the discipline, as well as contribute to the development of the economy. Finally, it is important to have the ability to continuously improve oneself and innovate.

3. The doctoral dissertation should have significant academic value and social significance, and must produce innovative results in a specific research direction within the discipline.

4. They will be able to read specialist literature, consult sources, write abstracts and participate in international academic exchange, and will have a command of at least one foreign language.

Research Direction

1. Food Nutrition and Metabolic Diseases

2. Food Nutrition and Degenerative Neurological Diseases

3. Food Nutrition and Tumourigenesis

Length of Study

The duration of a doctoral programme is four years, with a minimum of three years and a maximum of six years of study.

Credit Requirements

1. The doctoral programme consists of public courses, degree courses, elective courses and compulsory sessions. There are 7 credits of public courses, 4 credits of degree courses and 2 credits of compulsory courses.

2. Reading report: under the guidance of the supervisor, doctoral students shall read a certain amount of literature, information and materials related to their speciality and research direction, and make academic reports for the department (institute) for 4 times (including the opening report), which shall be counted as 2 credits. The grades will be scored collectively by the tutor's supervisory group.

3. The opening report and mid-term examination shall be compulsory for doctoral students, and the results shall be scored collectively by the supervisor's supervisory group.

4. Doctoral students admitted with the same academic ability shall make up for three master's degree courses (without credits), and doctoral students admitted in interdisciplinary disciplines shall be required to make up for the courses and credits as determined by the supervisor.

Training Methods

Please refer to the "Cultivation Programme for Doctoral Students of Jiangnan University" in the "Handbook for Graduate Students of Jiangnan University".

Assessment Methods and Requirements

Courses, teaching practices, and academic papers are assessed through various methods, including examinations and defences. The mid-term examination typically takes place during the fifth semester. For more information, please consult the 'Cultivation Programme for Doctoral Students of Jiangnan University' in the 'Handbook for Graduate Students of Jiangnan University'.

Dissertation Requests

1.See "Cultivation Programme for Doctoral Candidates of Jiangnan University", "Regulations on the Management of Academic Ethics for Postgraduates of Jiangnan University", "Measures for Handling the Results of Detection of Academic Misconduct of Dissertations", "Requirements for Dissertations of Postgraduates and Formatting Provisions", "Rules for Implementing Blind Examination of Doctoral and Master's Degree Dissertations", and "Measures for Handling the Results of Sampling and Inspection of Doctoral and Master's Degree Dissertations", in "Handling the Results of Sampling and Inspection of Doctoral and Master's Degree Dissertations" in "Handling of Doctoral and Master's Degree Dissertations" in the "Handbook for Postgraduate Researchers".

2.See the regulations established by the Sub-Committee on Degree Evaluation.

Thesis Defence and Award of Degree

1. Refer to the "Regulations for the Conferment of Doctoral Degrees of Jiangnan University" in the "Handbook for Graduate Students of Jiangnan University";

2. Refer to the specific regulations formulated by the sub-committee of degree evaluation.

Curriculum and Examination Requirements

Course Type	Course No.	Course Name	Credit	Class Hour	Semester	Teaching Methods	Exam Methods	Note	Grouping Situation
A Public Subjects	138002	PhD English (Writing)	2	32	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Written exam
	138003	PhD English (Spoken)	2	32	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Written exam
	240104	Chinese Marxism and Contemporary	2	36	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Written exam
	240105	Selected Marxist Classics	1	18	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Written exam
C Degree Courses	2819B01	Frontiers in Chronic Disease Control	2	32	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Examine
	2819B02	Advances in Medical Immunology	1	16	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Examine
	2819B03	Frontiers in Oncology	1	16	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Examine
Optional Courses	2819S18	Thesis Writing Guide	1	16	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Examine
	138004	Postgraduate English Interpretation and Translation	2	32	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Written exam		Group 1, choose 1-3
	138005	Postgraduate Business English	2	32	1	Face-to-Face teaching	Written exam
	2022S39	Macro Health Policy and Management	2	40	1	Face-to-Face Teaching	Examine
Compulsory Courses	030008	Opening Report	0	0	3	Communication and Report	Examine
	200004	Reading Report	2	0	1	Communication and Report	Examine
	200006	Mid-term Examination	0	0	4	Communication and Report	Examine