Scholarship Information

• Scholarship Coverage：part of tuition
• Estimate Scholarship Amount (RMB): 0-88,000
• Success Rate：80%
• Deadline for payment: May 31, 2024
• Deadline for document:May 31, 2024
• Scholarship Service Fee:$500

You Need Pay After Got Scholarship (RMB)

Tuition: 88,000 0-88,000

Accommodation: 48-78RMB per day

Living Expense: around 1,500 RMB/ month

Scholarship Detail

1. Early bird discount: All applicants who submit an online application and accept their conditional or unconditional offer by May 1st, 2024 will automatically qualify for a 8,000 RMB early bird discount.
2. Entry Scholarship for Undergraduate and Masters applicants: From 10% to 50% off tuition fee
3. Industry-leadership scholarship for Taicang campus programs: 30% discount off tuition fee
4. 10% discount off the tuition fees from the University of Liverpool for undergraduate students who choose “2+2” pathway (Year 1&2 at XJTLU, Year 3&4 at the University of Liverpool, UK)
5. Academic Merit Scholarship: Top 25% students can carry the entry scholarship percentage onto year 2, year 3, and year 4.

Eligibility

1. Academic requirement:
-Entry into Year One:
high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects.
-Entry into Year Two:
A-Level: BBB
IB: 30 points
Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+

2. English language requirements:
If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:
-Entry into Year One
IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT)
-Entry into Year Two
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

Documents You Need to Provide

Certificates of education qualifications and transcripts, translated into English

Certificates of English language qualifications such as IELTS, TOEFL or other acceptable English qualifications (as required for non-native speakers of English)

SAT, ACT or other entrance aptitude test scores (if available)

Personal Statement

International students: Photocopy of your passport

Hongkong, Macau, Taiwan students: Passport, Mainland travel permit, and ID.

Portfolio (only for BEng Architecture, BA Filmmaking, BA TV Production and BA Digital Media Arts)

Taiwan GSAT Result Check Form (only for GSAT students)

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1. Academic requirement:
-Entry into Year One:
high school performance with a minimum “B” average in all subjects.
-Entry into Year Two:
A-Level: BBB
IB: 30 points
Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+

2. English language requirements:
If you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted:
-Entry into Year One
IELTS 5.0 (min 4.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 62 (iBT)
-Entry into Year Two
IELTS 6.5 (min 5.5 in all sections) / TOEFL 90 (iBT) (min 21 in any skill)

• a well-structured Biological Sciences programme adopted from the University of Liverpool, along with state-of-the-art tools to develop students' academic potential
• teaching by internationally respected faculty who are experts in molecular bioscience
• a solid grounding in experimental science, with well-designed laboratory practicals, field work, research projects and assignments
• excellent preparation for postgraduate programmes in high calibre western and Chinese universities
• relevance for careers in a wide range of bio-industries, e.g. biotechnology, bioengineering, bioagriculture, biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical companies

OVERVIEW

Biology is one of the most exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century. The insights it provides into life processes, together with advances in genomics, diagnostics and therapeutic drug development, are having a major impact on humanity.

The BSc Biological Sciences programme provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the biosciences, equipping you with knowledge and skills from bioinformatics and biotechnology to cell signalling, genomics and structural biology.

This degree programme is one of the first in the world to be awarded international accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.

WHY SHOULD I STUDY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT XJTLU?

• Attractively located with many biotechnology companies nearby in BioBay, a national biotechnology hub with over 400 companies which is ideal for internships.
• Highly international, research-active environment with academic staff trained at globally respected universities and institutes across the world.
• Nearby Cold Spring Harbor Asia hosts prestigious scientific symposia, conferences and summer schools providing our students with the opportunity to interact with world-famous researchers.
• Earn two degrees: an XJTLU degree from the Chinese Ministry of Education and a globally recognised degree from the University of Liverpool, a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities.

ACCREDITATION

International accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. assures excellence in teaching, curriculum provision and technical skills development as well the capacity of a programme to enhance graduate employability skills.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

By the time you graduate from the BSc Biological Sciences programme, you will:

• understand major issues and challenges in biomedical sciences
• be able to understand and describe biological systems
• have the skills and understanding to design and conduct experiments and investigations
• appreciate the moral, social, and ethical issues associated with research and development in the biosciences

MODULES

Year One
UK degrees are three years long whereas in China they are four, therefore we do accept students with certain qualifications directly into Year Two, which is the start of the main academic programme. Most students, however, enter into Year One, which provides you with a range of interesting modules, language classes, and core skills for your degree. In addition, students who enroll for the BSc Biological Science programme will study two subject-specific modules (Introductory Biology, and Key Skills for Biologists) and select additional elective modules.

Year Two

• Biodiversity of animals, plants and microbes
• Cell structure and function
• Chemical principles of life
• Introduction to biochemistry
• Introduction to evolution and genetics
• Biochemical methods and analysis
• Molecular biology principles
• The Biology of Microbes
• Organic chemistry for biologists
• Molecular biology techniques
• Introduction to statistics
• English language study skills III for science

Year Three
Compulsory modules:

• Genome expression and maintenance
• Microbiology and virology
• Molecular and cell biology techniques
• Proteins in action
• Advanced biochemical methods
• Advanced genetics
• Practical bioinformatics
• Cell signalling
• Microbial biotechnology
• Structure and dynamics of biomolecules

Optional modules:

Choose from one of the following:

• Higher organic chemistry for biologists
• Basic structure and function of the human body

Year Four

• Biology of disease
• Final year project
• Gene expression and genome analysis
• Molecular immunology
• Biochemical messengers
• Biotechnology
• Protein structure and function

CAREERS

Our graduates 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, government and public services. Biology graduates are multi-skilled professionals who are qualified for a wide range of employment prospects. Graduates from our programme also have a sound foundation to pursue masters or PhD study in related fields.

Further study opportunities are available to graduates from our department including:

• biotechnology and nanotechnology
• chemical and pharmaceutical
• basic and applied research institutes
• government and public sectors (health services, quality control, forensic science, and environmental protection)

FEES

International students
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RMB 88,000 per academic year

Early bird discount
Early bird discount of RMB 8,000 (approx. GBP 860) available (accept the conditional or unconditional offer before 1st May)

Join a free Chinese language course
We now offer a free summer Chinese language course for all undergraduate and postgraduate students starting their degree before program start.