Program Overview

Introduction to the Biotechnology Program

The major aims to cultivate high-level inter-disciplinary innovators capable of international perspectives, who can take on managerial and technical roles in biotechnology-related enterprises, administrative departments, or engage in scientific research and teaching at higher education institutions and research institutions.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to produce graduates who:

1. Possess strong professional ethics, excellent expertise, and a sense of social responsibility.
2. Have a foundation in biology, a comprehensive grasp of fundamental knowledge and theory in modern biotechnology and related disciplines, the ability to access and integrate scientific information, and an understanding of disciplinary advancements and trends.
3. Have a global perspective and can engage in international affairs and competition.
4. Can employ critical thinking and analytical abilities to address problems, utilize scientific approaches for solutions, and have practical skills for work in biotechnology and related disciplines.

Undergraduate Programs

The university offers the following undergraduate programs:

• Biotechnology
• Food Science and Engineering
• Mathematics and Applied Mathematics

Educational System

The educational system is full-time, with a duration of four years, located at the Laoshan campus of Ocean University of China. The first-class discipline is bioscience, and the degree awarded is a Bachelor of Science.

Graduates' Ability Requirements

Through their academic studies, students will achieve comprehensive development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor skills. Upon graduation, they will possess the following knowledge and abilities:

1. A strong national spirit and patriotic sentiment, exhibit sound professional ethics and conduct, understand technological ethics and personal values.
2. Master the fundamental theories and knowledge of biology and biotechnology.
3. Have the skills to apply biotechnology to solve practical problems and receive scientific thinking and laboratory training in applied basic research and technological development.
4. Possess proficient English listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, enabling effective use of English in professional learning and academic research.
5. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong spirit of teamwork, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Curriculum Design

The curriculum includes:

• Public curricular:
  • Ideology and politics
  • Military education and physical exercise
  • College mathematics
  • College computer
  • College physics
  • College chemistry
• Open courses:
  • General education of Ocean University of China
  • Characteristic course of Haide
  • Other courses with approval of Ocean University of China
• Professional education:
  • Basic subject courses
  • Professional knowledge courses
  • Job-hunting skills courses

Study Plan

The study plan is as follows:

The first year

• Mentality and Morality Improvement and Basics of Law
• General Outline of Chinese Modern History
• Military Affairs Training
• Introduction to Military Science
• Mathematics IA + Mathematics IB
• Programming in Python
• Physics + Physics Experiment
• Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry + Experiment of Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry + Experiment of Organic Chemistry
• Biology I + Biology II
• Academic English I + Academic English II
• Science-Processes & Practices

The second year

• Introduction to the Fundamental Principle of Marxism
• An Outline of Mao Zedong Thought
• Training of Instrumentation and Experiment Specification
• General Biology
• Structure Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Biochemistry Practical
• Academic English III
• Molecular Biology + Molecular Biology Practical
• Academic English IV
• Cell Biology
• Metabolic Biochemistry
• Immunology & Virology

The third year

• Biostatistics
• Academic Skills I
• Academic Skills II
• Cell Biology Practical
• Biotechnology
• Modern Genetics
• Genetics Practical
• Introduction to Bioinformatics
• System Biology
• Infectious Diseases
• Cytotechnology
• Applied Biotechnology

The fourth year

• Current Situation and Policy
• Physical Education I + Physical Education II + Physical Education III + Physical Education IV
• Biotechnological Practices
• Introduction to Synthetic Biology
• Research Methodology
• Project Intership
• Education of innovation and creation
• Dissertation

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the academic year 2023 are as follows:

• Ocean University of China: RMB 60,000/year
• University of Adelaide: $45,500/year

Study Pathways

Undergraduates can take the following study pathways:

• "4 + 0" pathway: students will study in OUC for four years and obtain the diploma of undergraduate and degree of bachelor of OUC.
• "2 + 2" pathway: students will study in OUC for two years and UoA for two years and obtain the diploma of undergraduate and degree of bachelor of OUC and the honour degree of science bachelor of UoA.
• "3 + 2" pathway: students will study in OUC for three years and UoA for two years and obtain the diploma of undergraduate of OUC and degree of master of UoA.