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Bachelor of Biotechnology

Xi'an Jiaotong University

Xi'an, China
4 years
Chinese
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights: no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Biopharmaceutical sector
Drug manufacturing
Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
Food production improvement

Curriculum

Year 1: Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school diploma or equivalent
Under 25
Valid ordinary passport
CSCA score report
English-taught: IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 80 or Duolingo 110
Chinese-taught: HSK 4.

Accepted academic background

High school or senior secondary diploma, CSCA score report, Study plan of 600+ words, Recommendation letter, Under 25

Language tests

Not required
HSK Level 4 or equivalent

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

XJTU online application form
Valid foreign passport
Notarized high-school diploma or expected-graduation certificate
Notarized transcripts and standardised/entrance examination results
CSCA score report
Appropriate language certificate
School recommendation letter
Study plan (at least 600 words/characters)
Physical examination report
Non-criminal record
Guardian authorisation if applicant is under 18. Reference: XJTU 2026 undergraduate guide
Reconfirm for 2027.

How to apply

Check the current international undergraduate admission guide and confirm the program and intake. Complete the required China Scholastic Competency Assessment (CSCA) and obtain your score report. Create an account on the Xi’an Jiaotong University international student application system. Select the program and upload your high school diploma
transcripts
passport
language certificate
CSCA results
recommendation letter
study plan
medical examination and non-criminal record as required. After the university completes its initial review
pay the application fee when notified. Follow the application portal and email for interview arrangements and the admissions decision. If admitted
follow the instructions in the admission letter to complete registration.

Other costs

Tuition per year	¥22,000 CNY
Application fee	¥500 CNY
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	_
Faculty or school	School of Life Science and Technology
Department	_
Teaching language	Chinese
Credit value	_
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	_
Scholarship note	2026 reference: XJTU international undergraduate freshman scholarship and Xi'an Belt and Road scholarship, Awards and renewal are conditional, Confirm 2027 rules.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left

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2026 reference: XJTU international undergraduate freshman scholarship and Xi'an Belt and Road scholarship, Awards and renewal are conditional, Confirm 2027 rules.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.