Bachelor in Department of Life Sciences

The Department of Life Sciences at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) offers a bachelor's education in biology and the molecular and cellular processes underlying living systems. Core coursework typically includes general and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, cell biology, and microbiology, along with laboratory training in techniques used to study DNA, proteins, and cellular mechanisms. As the program progresses, students often specialize further into areas such as molecular biology, genetics, neuroscience, or biotechnology, reflecting the breadth of modern life sciences research. Laboratory work is typically a central part of the curriculum, giving students direct experience with experimental design, data collection, and analysis, skills that are essential for both research careers and further graduate study. Given POSTECH's research-intensive environment, students frequently have the chance to participate in faculty research projects, gaining exposure to the kind of investigative work expected in academic or industry research settings. Graduates commonly pursue further study in biology, biomedical sciences, or related graduate programs, or enter careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare research, and academic or government research institutions. The bachelor's coursework is delivered in English at POSTECH, located in Nam-gu, South Korea, and completed over four years, with a spring and fall intake structure and a current intake planned for 2027. This program suits students interested in understanding how living organisms function at the molecular and cellular level, and who want a research-oriented foundation for careers or further study in the biological and biomedical sciences.