Bachelor in Biotechnology

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 30, 2027; tuition is 32,200 RMB / year.

The Bachelor in Biotechnology at Southern University of Science and Technology is a degree program for students who want to learn about biotechnology. It's a 0-year program that teaches students about molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics.

The curriculum includes subjects like molecular biology, genetic operation, and biology information. Students will develop skills in laboratory research and experiment training. They will also learn about the latest developments in biotechnology and how to communicate scientific information in English.

Graduates of this program can work as research scientists, biotechnologists, or laboratory managers. They can also work in industries like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or environmental science. Some specific job titles include biotechnology research assistant, molecular biologist, or biochemistry laboratory technician.

Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), founded in 2010 and located in Shenzhen near Hong Kong, is a fast-rising public research university focused on science, technology and engineering. With a compact campus set among wooded hills and roughly 6,400 students, SUSTech combines a modern research orientation with a close faculty-to-student ratio. Academic offerings concentrate on physics, chemistry, biology, materials, electronic and electrical engineering, finance, mathematics and computing, and many courses draw on English-language textbooks and international teaching practices.

Student life emphasizes hands-on learning, small-class instruction and undergraduate participation in research. Residential halls and an adviser system foster a living-learning community, and more than fifty student societies cover science, entrepreneurship, arts and sports. Well-equipped laboratories, research centers and a strong library support project work, while Shenzhen’s status as an innovation and manufacturing hub creates plentiful internship and industry collaboration opportunities for students pursuing applied experience.

For international students seeking an English-friendly STEM environment, SUSTech offers intensive mentorship, active research opportunities and growing global partnerships. The university’s proximity to major tech companies and cross-border connections with Hong Kong make it attractive for those who want industry exposure alongside rigorous academic training. SUSTech is particularly well suited to students who value research engagement, interdisciplinary study and practical pathways into research careers or technology industries in one of China’s most dynamic cities.