Master in Biomaterials

At Southwest University (SWU), the deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Jun 15, 2027; tuition is 28,000 CNY per year.

The Master in Biomaterials at Southwest University is for students who want to learn about materials used in medicine. This master's degree takes 11 years to complete and is taught in English.

The curriculum covers subjects like materials science and tissue engineering. Students will develop skills in materials testing and biomedical engineering. They will also get hands-on experience with 3D printing and implant design.

After graduating, students can work as biomedical engineers, materials scientists, research and development managers, or medical device developers. They can work in pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, or research centers.

Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing is a major comprehensive university formed in 2005 through the merger of longstanding institutions, now serving over 36,000 students with more than 500 international learners and a wide portfolio of 146 programmes. Set on an extensive garden-style campus near the Jialing River and Jinyun Mountain, SWU combines strong traditions in teacher education and agricultural science with broad disciplinary coverage across the sciences, humanities and applied fields. Its scale and facilities support a lively campus life and diverse research activity.

SWU is noted for disciplinary strengths such as education, psychology and agronomy, and it supports significant research initiatives from silkworm genomics to ethnic education and cognitive studies. The university offers abundant laboratory and fieldwork opportunities, structured postgraduate pathways and a network of national and provincial research centres. Programmes are designed to integrate practical skills, research training and community engagement, preparing students for academic and professional careers alike.

International students can expect comfortable accommodation options, language support and campus services that ease adjustment to life in Chongqing; dormitories provide air conditioning, internet access and communal facilities while campus amenities include sports and cultural activities. SWU promotes scholarships and application guidance for overseas applicants and encourages prospective students to review specific programme entry requirements, funding opportunities and research supervisors when preparing their applications.