# Genetics at Zhejiang University

> Genetics (Master's in Biological Sciences) at Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China.

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- Last reviewed: 2026-10-31
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## Key facts

- University: [Zhejiang University](https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/zhejiang-university) (Public, Hangzhou, [China](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/china))
- Course family: [Master's in Biological Sciences](https://www.studentstraffic.com/courses/master-biological-sciences)
- Duration: 3 years
- Teaching language: English
- Language note: English teaching is identified for this international programme; programme-specific bilingual exceptions and additional language requirements are retained.
- Fees: CN¥40,800 / year
- Fee verified: 2026-10-31
- Official programme page: https://iczu.zju.edu.cn/_upload/article/files/32/c1/d48dfe1349279755c872b98ce7e1/aae5a919-1f07-4115-bb1c-db41ea36e1b0.pdf

## Who can apply

- Availability: restricted
- Eligible: International applicants who meet the exact programme and route requirements
- Restriction: Non-Chinese citizenship and an ordinary foreign passport are required for the international application route.
- Restriction: Chinese-heritage and former-Chinese-citizen applicants must meet the published nationality, residence and documentary rules.

The 2026 programme basis is retained; future entry-cycle availability requires confirmation. Study location: Yiwu (first academic year).

## Admissions

Study genetics through an academic research master jointly organised by the School of Medicine and International School of Medicine. The programme lasts 3 years and is offered by the School of Medicine. First-year coursework is at the International School of Medicine in Yiwu, followed by research with the supervisor. The award is an academic master’s degree.

Check the programme’s academic, language and international-audience conditions before applying.

- Hold a bachelor’s degree before registration and normally be under thirty-five; the age limit is flexible for healthy applicants with work experience and strong academic ability.
- English examples: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 90, Duolingo 120 or CAE/CPE 180.
- Accepted alternatives include an accredited English-medium degree with an institutional certificate; native-English exemptions follow the university’s stated rules.
- Meet the school’s academic review and video-interview requirements.
- A Form for Provisional Acceptance of International Student by a ZJU supervisor is mandatory.

Steps:

1. Identify the relevant school and potential supervisor, then prepare the programme’s documents.
2. Submit the international postgraduate application and pay the CNY 800 non-refundable fee; scholarship applications follow their separate procedures.
3. Complete school review and video interview, then follow the admission, visa and registration instructions.

- Document: Highest degree certificate or pre-graduation/current-enrolment certificate
- Document: Bachelor-level academic transcripts
- Document: Accepted English-language evidence or exemption documentation
- Application document: Ordinary foreign-passport page; the 2026 guide requires validity after 1 March 2027
- Application document: Personal statement in Chinese or English of at least 1500 words, including academic background, work experience, reasons for applying and study proposal
- Application document: Two signed recommendations, normally from full or associate professors in the relevant field, with contact details
- Application document: Supervisor provisional-acceptance form where required or applicable
- Application document: Published research or academic achievements where applicable
- Application document: Hand-signed international-student application commitment and required nationality documents
The 2026 application cycle is closed. This programme’s published deadline was 31 May 2026. A reviewed 2027 guide is not yet available; confirm the next cycle before applying. Scholarship deadlines are separate.


## Teaching phases

- First-year coursework (English): Complete coursework at the International School of Medicine in Yiwu.
- Supervisor-led research (English programme): Continue academic research with the supervisor. This academic degree is not represented as a clinical residency or a medical-practice licence.

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