The Biological Science program offers three majors: Biological Science (recognized as a National Training Base for Fundamental Research and Teaching Excellence in the Sciences), Biotechnology (identified as a National Training Base for Life Sciences and Technology Talent), and Biotechnology. Students are admitted through a broad-based enrollment system and undergo interdisciplinary training during the initial three semesters. Students are assigned to specific majors in the fourth semester based on individual interests, academic performance, and program capacity. Specialized study begins in the fifth semester. The program is completed over four years and culminates in the conferment of a Bachelor of Science degree. Outstanding students may be granted direct admission to master’s programs without the requirement of entrance examinations, offering a streamlined pathway for academic advancement.

Program Overview

1. Biological Science (National Training Base for Fundamental Scientific Research and Teaching Talent)

(1) Program Overview

The Biological Science program is designated as a National Training Base for cultivating talent in fundamental scientific research and education. With a mission to address significant national needs, the program is dedicated to developing innovative biological science professionals with a “forestry-oriented” specialization. Graduates are expected to be key in driving technological advancement and original innovation in forestry, agriculture, and related fields. Emphasizing holistic education as a core element of its academic development, the program offers a four-year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. Outstanding students are eligible for direct admission to master’s and doctoral programs without entrance examinations. The discipline is authorized to confer both master's and doctoral degrees.

(2) Training Objectives

This program is committed to fostering well-rounded individuals who demonstrate excellence in moral character, scientific and humanistic literacy, and physical, aesthetic, and practical competencies. Students will acquire a broad foundation in the natural sciences and systematic and rigorous training in the fundamental theories and essential skills of biological sciences. Graduates will possess strong potential for further academic pursuits at the master’s and doctoral levels. With a spirit of innovation and leadership, they will be well-prepared to engage in scientific research, technological development, education, and management within the biological sciences and related areas.

（3）Core curriculum

Fundamental Core Courses: Introduction to Biological Sciences, Zoology, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry Experiment, Advanced Mathematics B, Organic Chemistry B, Organic Chemistry Experiment, Botany, Biochemistry A, Biochemistry Laboratory A, Microbiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology (Bilingual), Molecular Biology Laboratory, Cell Biology, and English for Biological Sciences.

Specialized Core Courses: Plant Physiology, Animal Physiology, Developmental Biology, Plant Epigenetics, Evolutionary Biology, and Introduction to Omics.

Key Practical Training Modules: Students are required to complete a range of compulsory practical modules, including laboratory courses, integrated fieldwork in Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, and a graduation thesis or design project. Elective practical training opportunities are available in Biopharmaceuticals, Cell Culture, and Virology and Immunology.

Distinctive Advantages

Advantage 1: Recognized as one of the officially approved “National Training Bases for Fundamental Scientific Research and Teaching Talent,” this program is among the first First-Class Undergraduate Programs established nationally. It is also designated as a Key Program by Heilongjiang Province and a Priority Program at Northeast Forestry University.

Advantage 2: The program features a comprehensive and well-structured educational system supported by robust training facilities and resources. Students benefit from broad academic foundations, offering diverse career paths and strong opportunities for further graduate studies. A high proportion of hands-on training ensures the development of exceptional practical skills and innovative capacities.

Advantage 3: Outstanding students are selected for recommendation to pursue master’s degrees at prestigious “985 Project” and “211 Project” universities without the need for entrance examinations. The recommendation rate for master’s degrees exceeds 40%.

(5)Graduate Destinations