Study Biology in China

482 programmes in biology at 77 universities in China are open to international students; 71% are taught in English. The median yearly tuition is 4,760 USD, with the middle half of programmes charging between 3,719 USD and 5,950 USD.

Data as of August 28, 2026 · computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD

Biology programmes

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Programme University Degree Tuition / yr
Master in Genetics Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) Master's 2,975 USD
PhD in Crop Genetics and Breeding (Triticeae Research Institute) Sichuan Agricultural University (SICAU) PhD 3,867 USD
Master in Cytobiology Central South University (CSU) Master's 6,396 USD
PhD in Biological Sciences (part-time) Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) PhD 11,156 USD
Master in Clinical Genetics (chinese-taught) Central South University (CSU) Master's 2,975 USD
Bachelor in Chemical Biology Peking University (PKU) Bachelor's 4,462 USD
Bachelor in Biological Science Chongqing University (CQU) Bachelor's 2,380 USD
Master in Medical Genetics (Chinese-taught) Sichuan University (SCU) Master's 7,437 USD
Master in Cell Biology Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) Master's 4,016 USD
Master in Microbiology (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Master's 4,462 USD
PhD in Hydrobiology Xiamen University (XMU) PhD 8,181 USD
PhD in Neurobiology Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) PhD 7,437 USD
Master in Cell Biology Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) Master's 7,437 USD
Master in Clinical Genetics Southern Medical University (SMU) Master's 6,098 USD
PhD in Chemical Biology Wuhan University (WHU) PhD 6,842 USD
PhD in Microbiology Xuzhou Medical University (XZMU) PhD 5,950 USD
Master in Genetics (taught in Chinese) Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Master's 3,719 USD
PhD in Cell Biology (Tumor Markers) Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) PhD 7,437 USD
Master in Zoology Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) Master's 4,016 USD
PhD in Microbiology Ocean University of China (OUC) PhD 4,611 USD
Master in Genetics Nanjing Forestry University (NJFU) Master's 4,016 USD
Master in Neurobiology (Chinese-medium Program) Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) Master's 5,950 USD
PhD in Genetics Shantou University Medical College (SUMC) PhD 7,437 USD
Master in Microbiology Jiangnan University (JNU) Master's 2,975 USD

Biology in China by degree level

Degree Programmes 25th percentile Median tuition / yr 75th percentile
Bachelor's 31 3,012 USD 3,793 USD 13,883 USD
Master's 238 3,719 USD 4,760 USD 5,950 USD
PhD 211 4,916 USD 5,950 USD 7,140 USD

Tuition figures use the yearly price each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; medians only publish where at least 5 priced programmes exist.

Specialisations within biology

Biology 371 Genetics 69 Zoology 26 Biological Sciences 8 Life Sciences 4 Biochemistry 3 Biosciences 1

Universities for biology in China

Study Biology in China: common questions

How many biology programmes are there in China?
482 biology programmes at 77 universities in China are open to international students, as of August 28, 2026.
How much does a biology degree in China cost?
The median yearly tuition for master's programmes in biology in China is 4,760 USD. The middle half of programmes charge between 3,719 USD and 5,950 USD per year.
Can I study biology in China in English?
Yes — 71% of the biology programmes in China in our catalogue are taught in English (343 of 482).
Are any of these biology programmes available online?
2 of the 482 programmes in China are delivered online or by distance learning.
Which degree level is cheapest for biology in China?
Bachelor's programmes, at a median of 3,793 USD per year, against 4,760 USD for master's programmes.

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