21 Jul 2025
Recently, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Education announced the acceptance results of the Jiangsu Higher Education 14th 5-year Brand Programmes. The star undergraduate programme in Biological Science has passed the Final Acceptance.
The Jiangsu Provincial Higher Education Brand Program, implemented by the Provincial Department of Education, aims to align with national strategic priorities and the high-quality development needs of Jiangsu’s economy and society. The program seeks to optimize the adjustment of academic offerings, promote the integration of industry and education, and increase efforts to cultivate urgently needed talents. With the goals of striving for excellence and building recognized brands, the project drives the construction of academic programs across various fields, enhances the development of teaching resources such as courses, textbooks, and experimental platforms, innovates teaching methods, improves student internship and practice systems, and elevates the teaching capabilities of faculty. It is dedicated to developing high-quality, specialized clusters that support the innovation of industries and the improvement of productivity in Jiangsu, providing strong talent support.
Founded in 2008, the Department of Biosciences and Bioinformatics has rapidly become a distinguished representative in the field of life sciences in China, cultivating a diverse and creative pool of talented individuals. Our research is expansive and diverse and encompasses all subspecialties within biosciences and bioinformatics. It is supported by globally renowned highly qualified faculty and state-of-the-art laboratories specifically designed for both teaching and research, ensuring the highest standards of educational and scientific excellence.
We are proud that our undergraduate program is the first to globally to receive international accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology outside the United Kingdom. In addition, the Biological Sciences Program has also been recognized as a “Key Constructive Discipline of Jiangsu Province” by the Department of Education.
A significant number of our graduates continue their studies at internationally renowned institutions. Each year, a remarkable 68% of our graduates are admitted to Top 10 universities in the world and 84% in Top 50 academic institutions. We have a rich history of having our students regularly accepted at Harvard, Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, Yale, and Carnegie Mellon University. This reflects the exceptional quality of the education we provide and the immense support we offer to the future development of our students.
This recognition by the Jiangsu Provincial Higher Education Brand Program further underscores our commitment to excellence and innovation in education and research. We will continue to advance our undergraduate Biological Sciences Program and contribute to the cultivation of cutting-edge talent in the field of biosciences.
Prof. John Moraros, Dean, School of Science: "Science is not just a discipline—it is an amazing journey of intellectual curiosity, resilience, and discovery. I proud of our Biological Sciences Programme that represents one of the star and most popular porgrammes at XJTLU and continuously proves that when passion meets expertise, hard work and purpose, extraordinary things happen. This milestone reflects our collective commitment to advancing knowledge, fostering cutting-edge research, and developing the elite talent to make discoveries that would improve our world.”
Dr. Yong Shen, Programme Director, BSc Biological Sciences Program: “I am deeply honored that our BSc Biological Sciences Program has passed the Final Acceptance of 14th 5-year Brand Programmes. This achievement reflects the collective efforts of our faculty, staff, and students in striving for excellence in both education and research. It also reinforces our commitment to nurturing the next generation of scientific leaders, who will contribute to advancements in biological sciences and make meaningful impacts on society. We will continue to innovate and expand our program, providing students with the highest quality education and research opportunities.”
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Review:Professor John Moraros
21 Jul 2025