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Department of Bioscience
| Date：2013-07-11
Introduction of Department of Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences is an old and young Department in School of Biological Sciences and Engineering, with two undergraduate majors, biological science and bio-technology, a master's degree in botany science. The Faculty prides itself on the quality of its staff. There are 21 staff in Department of Biological Sciences, with 5 professors (including one people got special government allowances of the State Council, and one people won the title of province experts) and 11 associate professors which accounted for 76.2% of the total number of teachers, 5 lecturer accounted for the teacher total 23.8%, and 16 of them have doctor degrees. Our biological sciences staff have national and international reputations in their field and are passionate about what they do. They set up 2 provincial-level quality courses and 5 quality courses, access to a number of provincial teaching achievement awards, published research papers more than 20 articles in SCI and core journals. Nearly 3 years, they won the national "Twelfth Five-Year" plan, support national transgenic special, National Natural Science Fund and provincial key, natural fund project funding more than 1200 yuan, published more than 50 papers in SCI and core journals and access to many provincial, municipal scientific research awards.
Biological Science
Program Aims: Biological Sciences is for those who love life. The programs within the Biology Science network aim to: Provide all-round development and biological education suited to the needs of students, employers and relevant professions. Produce successful and adaptable students with both subject-specific skills to engage in related fields of biological research.
Mode and duration：This major executes flexible educational system, full-time students should graduate in four years, part-time students can complete their studies between three and six years.
Degree conferred：Bachelor of Science
Major courses：Plant biology, animal biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology and gene engineering, tissue culture and cell engineering, developmental biology, ecology, immunology, immunology, genomics, proteomics, bioinformatics.
Career Opportunities: Biochemical Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Conservation Officer, Ecologist, Geneticist, Medical Research Assistant, Ranger, Zoo Curator.
Potential Employers: Agricultural and Fisheries Sectors, Biotechnology Industry, Conservation Sector, Crown Research Industries, Local Bodies and Regional Councils, Medical and Animal Health Diagnostic Laboratories.
Biotechnology
Program Aims：Biotechnology is the application of science and engineering to develop useful products from biological materials. Biotechnology is a very broad area, ranging from cloning to cheese-making, with industrial applications including waste management and the manufacture of products such as antibiotics and beer.
Mode and duration：This major executes flexible educational system, full-time students should graduate in four years, part-time students can complete their studies between three and six years.
Degree conferred：Bachelor of Science
Major courses：General biology, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, gene engineering, cell engineering, fermentation technology, biological separation experiment technology engineering, enzyme engineering, immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology experimental technology
Career Opportunities: Bioengineer, Biotechnologist, Food Technologist, Laboratory Technician, Pharmaceutical Engineer, Quality Assurance Officer.
Potential Employers: Crown Research Institutes, Food and Dairy Industry, Pharmaceutical Industry, Private Research Companies, Universities and Polytechnics.