Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, BSc, Biological Sciences

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)

Biology is one of the most exciting scientific disciplines of the 21st century. The insights it provides into life processes, together with recent advances in genomics, diagnostics and therapeutic drug development, are having a major impact on humanity. The BSc Biological Sciences programme provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the biosciences, equipping you with knowledge and skills in a range of areas, from bioinformatics and biotechnology, to cell signalling, genomics, and structural biology. This programme is one of the first in the world to be awarded international accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.