Southwest University (SWU)

Master in Zoology

Chongqing, China Taught in English Open to international students

Introduction

Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing is a major comprehensive university formed in 2005 through the merger of longstanding institutions, now serving over 36,000 students with more than 500 international learners and a wide portfolio of 146 programmes. Set on an extensive garden-style campus near the Jialing River and Jinyun Mountain, SWU combines strong traditions in teacher education and agricultural science with broad disciplinary coverage across the sciences, humanities and applied fields. Its scale and facilities support a lively campus life and diverse research activity.

SWU is noted for disciplinary strengths such as education, psychology and agronomy, and it supports significant research initiatives from silkworm genomics to ethnic education and cognitive studies. The university offers abundant laboratory and fieldwork opportunities, structured postgraduate pathways and a network of national and provincial research centres. Programmes are designed to integrate practical skills, research training and community engagement, preparing students for academic and professional careers alike.

International students can expect comfortable accommodation options, language support and campus services that ease adjustment to life in Chongqing; dormitories provide air conditioning, internet access and communal facilities while campus amenities include sports and cultural activities. SWU promotes scholarships and application guidance for overseas applicants and encourages prospective students to review specific programme entry requirements, funding opportunities and research supervisors when preparing their applications.

About the Program

The Master in Zoology at Southwest University is a 4-year program for students who want to study animals and their behavior. It's taught in English and helps students get a Master's degree. This program is great for students who love animals and want to learn more about them.

The curriculum includes subjects like animal physiology, ecology, and conservation biology. Students will learn about different species, their habitats, and how to protect them. They will also get hands-on experience with lab work and field trips.

After graduating, students can work as wildlife biologists, zoologists, conservation managers, animal behaviorists, or research assistants. They can work in zoos, wildlife reserves, or government agencies, helping to protect and preserve animal species.

Tuition in Context

This program's tuition is about the same as the typical master's in China.

Median tuition for that cohort is 4,237 USD, across 6,617 programs in our catalog.

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English Test Requirement

This program asks for IELTS 5.5-6.0. Here's what that's worth on the other tests universities accept, based on the official concordance tables:

TOEFL iBT
46–59
PTE Academic
42–49
Duolingo
85–95
CEFR level
B1/B2
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Equivalences are approximate — confirm the exact test and score the program accepts.

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