School of Life Science and Technology, Southeast University inherits the legacy of China's first Department of Biology founded in 1921 at National Southeast University by pioneers like Academician Bing Zhi. Esteemed scholars including Academicians Dai Fanglan, Zhang Jingyue, Cai Qiao, and Tong Dizhou shaped its early academic excellence.
· 1952: Biology discipline transferred to East China Military Medical College (later Nanjing Railway Medical College), producing distinguished alumni like Academicians Yang Huanming and He Lin.
· 2000: Merged into Southeast University, revitalizing biology through engineering synergies.
· 2009: Established Academy of Life Sciences → 2019: Reorganized as School of Life Science and Technology.
Southeast University's Education Ecosystem
(Data Source: SEU Official Website)
· 370,000+ alumni, including 200+ CAS/CAE Academicians
· National Recognition:
o 1st batch "Tri-wide Education" pilot institution (MOE)
o 12 national-level experimental teaching centers
o 35 national first-class undergraduate programs
o 4 consecutive National Teaching Achievement First Prizes (2011-2023)
Cultivating Leaders with:
· Global vision & national commitment
· Capacity to pioneer future solutions
· Interdisciplinary innovation prowess
Program Portfolio
Program | Enrollment | Features |
Bioengineering | 40/year | Jiangsu Provincial Featured Major |
Biological Sciences | 40/year | Established 2020 |
Dual Degree: Bioscience & Computer Science | Pilot | Trains health data science leaders |
Innovation:
· Emerging interdisciplinary curriculum
· AI-driven biological research training
Degree Offerings
Level | Program | Enrollment |
Master's | MSc in Biology | 70+/year |
MEng in Biopharmaceuticals | ||
PhD | PhD in Biology | 30+/year |
DEng in Biopharmaceuticals |
Advantage:
· Lab rotation system
· Scientific integrity cultivation
· Research-driven mentorship
· Current Enrollment: 360+ students (2022)