The Master of Science in Marine Biotechnology at Xiamen University Malaysia draws from a rich legacy that began over a century ago, recognized widely as the cradle of China’s marine studies. Our Department of Oceanography, established in 1946, stands proudly as the very first of its kind in China.

Today, the College of Ocean and Earth Sciences has developed into one of China’s premier marine research institutions, featuring marine science as a designated state key discipline. Our esteemed faculty includes two prestigious academicians of the Chinese Academy of Sciences alongside top global experts.

Students benefit from world-class research platforms, such as the State Key Laboratory of Marine Environmental Science and the State-Province Joint Engineering Laboratory of Marine Bioproducts and Technology. These facilities offer an unparalleled environment for advanced scientific discovery.

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor degree of Marine Biotechnology or Marine Science or Biotechnology or any other relevant fields withminimum CGPA of 2.75 or the equivalent, as accepted by the Senate.

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree , etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

• Researcher or educator in universities and the educational sector
• Consultant or advisor in natural resource management agencies at local, national, or international levels
• Environmental consulting
• Employment in companies focused on Marine Biology, Aquaculture, Life Sciences, Bioactive Products, Pharmaceutical Science, and Biopharmaceuticals