Overview

By the time you graduate from the BSc Biological Sciences programme at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, you will have:

an understanding of the major issues and challenges in biomedical sciences

the ability to understand and describe biological systems

the skills to design and conduct experiments and investigations

an appreciation of the moral, social, and ethical issues associated with research and development in the biosciences.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this programme find career opportunities in the fields of biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and molecular biology and are well-equipped with the scientific knowledge, experimental techniques, and key skills required by industry, research institutions and universities, and government and public services.

Graduates can also choose to go onto the further study in related fields including biotechnology, nanotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biochemical Methods
Pathogenic Microbiology
Advanced Genetics
Cell Biology Techniques
Practical Bioinformatics
Proteins in Action
Cell Signalling
Biotechnology
Structure and Dynamics of Biomolecules

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Suzhou, China

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry View 10 other Bachelors in Biology in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects.

Year two entry:

Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements.
A-level: BBB

IB Diploma: 30 points

AP Exams/ACT Tests/SAT II Subject Tests – High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

93000 CNY / year

≈ 93000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

93000 CNY / year

≈ 93000 CNY / year

Living costs

Suzhou

China

3000 - 5500 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

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