Program Description

The introduction of Major

Biotechnology focuses on applied basic research and applied technology development. It is the hub and bridge to transform basic theoretical achievements into technologies and products with application value. The biotechnology major of Northwestern Polytechnical University relies on the School of Life Sciences to carry out student training. There are 69 full-time teachers in this major, including 15 professors and 30 associate professors. This major mainly aims at the major needs in the field of national economy and national defense, cultivates and grasps solid basic knowledge of basic theory and professional practical skills of life science, and is familiar with the development status of bioscience and technology, future development trend and its application in production practice, leading talents who understand the cross application of bioscience and technology in the field of aerospace and navigation. The teaching and scientific research platforms supported by this major include "national defense key discipline laboratory of space biological experiment simulation technology" of the Ministry of industry and information technology "," Shaanxi life science experiment teaching demonstration center "," Shaanxi international joint research center of flexible electronics and health science ", Xi'an" Key Laboratory of special medicine and health engineering ", etc. In addition, the University and department have signed student exchange agreements with many universities in the United States, Canada, Germany and Japan, which can provide international exchange and learning opportunities for all English Majors of biotechnology.

Entry Requirements

(1)Good physical and mental health (no infectious or contagious diseases and no physical or mental disorders that could interfere with regular study).

(2)Applicants should be under 30 

(3)Applicants should hold a high school diploma 

(4)Applicants should be competent in performing scientific research and maintain a good academic grade level. The requirement for previous academic grade level is an average score of 75% and above. NPU accepts international standardized tests such as SAT/ACT/A-Level/AP/IB/IGCSE/WAEC/GED. Applicants may provide other certificates as proof for academic performance.

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