Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, BSc, Bioinformatics

YEAR ONE ENTRY We welcome applications from high-quality candidates in all subjects with appropriate high school or equivalent qualifications. Students will normally be expected to have a high standing in their high school performance with a minimum B average in all subjects as well as relevant subjects. YEAR TWO ENTRY Students who have completed A-levels or International Baccalaureate (or equivalent) will be considered for entry into Year Two, different programmes have different subject-relevant requirements. A-level: BBB IB Diploma: 30 points Advanced Placement Tests/Subject SATS--High school diploma with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above, plus: 3 SAT II Subject Test 600+ or 3 AP exams 4+ or Either SAT I Test at 1280+ or ACT Composite Score at 27, and 2 AP exams 4+ or 2 SAT II Subject Test 600+ For international applicants, if you are a non-native English speaker, or if you have not previously studied in English, you must have satisfactory English language skills to study at XJTLU. Various English qualifications are accepted: YEAR ONE ENTRY IELTS: 5.0 TOEFL: 62 (iBT) YEAR TWO ENTRY IELTS 6.5 TOEFL: 90 (iBT)

Bioinformatics combines computer science with molecular biology to give you fundamental insights into life processes. The need for bioinformatics has been triggered by huge scientific advances in collecting biological data. As the key to extracting meaningful information from this data, bioinformatics is essential for an in-depth understanding of human diseases as well as for the identification of new molecular targets and therapeutic molecules for drug discovery. You will graduate with the knowledge and skills to tackle real-world life science problems from an informatics and computational perspective. The programme offers three study pathways, allowing you to tailor programme to your strengths and interests. After Year Two, you have three options: Continue to study bioinformatics at XJTLU (with computational content emphasised) Continue to study more traditional molecular bioscience modules at XJTLU (with lab-based courses and biological content emphasised). Study traditional molecular bioscience modules at the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom (with lab-based courses and biological content emphasised).