SDU-ANU Joint Science College

The Shandong University (SDU) and The Australian National University (ANU) Joint Science College (JSC) at Shandong University’s Weihai campus is a ‘Sino-Foreign Cooperative Educational Institution’ partnership approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education.

About the Joint Science College

The SDU – ANU Joint Science College is a unique partnership where ANU and SDU have come together to create a world-class learning opportunity for students. JSC students will acquire a strong fundamental education in various science discipline areas in China, which will include SDU courses taught by some of the ANU world-leading scientists, and then be given an opportunity to come to ANU to undertake advanced study in their chosen discipline area.

Eligible JSC students will be able to undertake a customised ‘3+1+1’ model of study where they will study at SDU for the first three years followed by at ANU for the final two years. Upon successful completion of their studies at ANU, such students will be eligible to receive two degrees, Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, from the ANU. In addition, Shandong University may also award an SDU Bachelor of Science degree to students that meet SDU’s requirements.

Key Facts

Areas of study: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
2 ANU Degrees: Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
3 years at Shandong University, followed by 2 years at ANU
Higher degree and other postgraduate programs (for example, Masters (Advanced), MPhil, or PhD) may also be available

Discipline Areas

Videos and links below provide an overview of various ANU Research Schools and their engagement in the JSC.

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ANU Bachelor and Master degrees

Biology Chemistry Mathematics Physics

Bachelor of Science

Explore the possibilities of science from astronomy to zoology and everything in between with our most flexible science degree. Tailor a program to your unique interests while giving you the broad critical-thinking and problem-solving skills needed for the workforce.

Master of Science in Biological Sciences (Advanced option available)

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a versatile program that allows you to explore different fields in biology and related topics.

Master of Science in Materials Science (Advanced option available)

With a Master of Science in Materials Science from Australia’s top-ranked university. you'll be equipped to face the key challenges in the development of new materials.

Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences

Study courses tailored to your own interests and needs, ranging from pure mathematics to mathematical modelling, computational mathematics and applications of mathematics, to many more research areas.

Master of Science in Nuclear Science (Advanced option available)

The Australian National University is the only Australian university that offers postgraduate education in the increasingly important field of nuclear science.

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Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation & Measurement (Advanced option available)

The Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation & Measurement covers topics such as noise and measurement, photonic sensing systems, electronics and data analysis.

Master of Science in Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics (Advanced option available)

The Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics brings together mathematics, computer science, biology and statistics in a powerful combination.

Master of Science in Quantum Technology (Advanced program available)

The Master of Science in Quantum Technology explores the frontier of quantum technology, covering topics such as unbreakable cryptography, faster computers and quantum phenomena.

Master of Science in Theoretical Physics (Advanced option available)

From quantum field theory to general relativity, theoretical physics not only answers the most fundamental questions of our existence, but is also at the forefront of scientific discovery.

Supercharge your time at ANU and graduate with a Bachelor and Master degree within 2 years at ANU under the '3+1+1' articulation model.

Download the articulation model (PDF, 182.83 KB)

Entry requirement:

To be eligible to transfer to ANU under the '3+1+1' articulation model, students must successfully complete three years of full-time study or equivalent in an SDU Bachelor degree offered through the SDU-ANU Joint Science College with a major in, with a specific set of SDU courses as outlined in the agreement between ANU and SDU, and with a weighted average mark of 75% or greater across all courses in the SDU Bachelor degree. Students must also satisfy the ANU English language requirements.

Download the list of SDU courses to be completed by students before transferring to ANU under the 3+1+1 articulation model (PDF, 533.61 KB)

Details of the 3+1+1 articulation arrangement

SDU degrees	ANU vertical double degree pathways	ANU credit	Conditions
Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Science	ANU Bachelor of Science with a major in either 'Quantitative Biology' or 'Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology' & one of the following ANU Master of Science program Master of Science in Biological Sciences Master of Science in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics	96 units (equivalent to 2 years)	Students must successfully complete three years of full-time study or equivalent in an SDU Bachelor degree offered through the SDU-ANU Joint Science College with a major in ‘Biological Science’, with a specific set of SDU courses as outlined in the agreement between ANU and SDU, and with a weighted average mark of 75% or greater across all courses in the SDU Bachelor degree. Students must also satisfy the ANU English language requirements. Students may commence their study at ANU in either first or second semester.
Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Chemistry	ANU Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry & ANU Master of Science in Materials Science	96 units (equivalent to 2 years)	Students must successfully complete three years of full-time study or equivalent in an SDU Bachelor degree offered through the SDU-ANU Joint Science College with a major in ‘Applied Chemistry’, with a specific set of SDU courses as outlined in the agreement between ANU and SDU, and with a weighted average mark of 75% or greater across all courses in the SDU Bachelor degree. Students must also satisfy the ANU English language requirements. Students may commence their study at ANU in either first or second semester.
Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Mathematics	ANU Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics & ANU Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences	96 units (equivalent to 2 years)	Students must successfully complete three years of full-time study or equivalent in an SDU Bachelor degree offered through the SDU-ANU Joint Science College with a major in ‘Applied Mathematics’, with a specific set of SDU courses as outlined in the agreement between ANU and SDU, and with a weighted average mark of 75% or greater across all courses in the SDU Bachelor degree. Students must also satisfy the ANU English language requirements. Students may commence their study at ANU in either first or second semester.
Bachelor of Science with a major in Applied Physics	ANU Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics & one of the following ANU Master of Science program Master of Science in Nuclear Science Master of Science in Precision Instrumentation and Measurement Master of Science in Quantum Technology Master of Science in Theoretical Physics	96 units (equivalent to 2 years)	Students must successfully complete three years of full-time study or equivalent in an SDU Bachelor degree offered through the SDU-ANU Joint Science College with a major in ‘Applied Physics’, with a specific set of SDU courses as outlined in the agreement between ANU and SDU, and with a weighted average mark of 75% or greater across all courses in the SDU Bachelor degree. Students must also satisfy the ANU English language requirements. Students may commence their study at ANU in either first or second semester.

Meet some of your teachers

Associate Professor Maja Adamska, Associate Director Education, Research School of Biology

With special interest in embryology and evolutionary biology, Maja Adamska studied at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland. She moved to Germany to work on function of homeobox genes in inner ear development, using a variety of vertebrate models from medaka fish to mice in her PhD project. During postdoctoral work at the University of Michigan she followed complex crosses of mouse mutants to reveal genetic interactions involved in limb patterning.

Other staff members at ANU Research School of Biology

Professor Paul Francis, Physics and Astronomy & Astrophysics first year coordinator

Paul is an ANU Distinguished Educator and a winner of the Australian Award for University Teaching, Award for Teaching Excellence. His research interests include interactive teaching methods, online education, Lyman-alpha blobs and quasars. He describes the goal of his teaching as: helping students realise what an absolutely amazing and wondrous universe they live in, and equipping them with the confidence and skills to make something of its limitless opportunities.

Other staff members at ANU Research School of Physics

Associate Professor Lara Malins, Senior Lecturer, Research School of Chemistry

Lara Malins completed her PhD at University of Sydney with Professor Richard Payne on the development of new peptide ligation strategies. Upon completion of her postgraduate work, Lara served as a National Institutes of Health (NIH) postdoctoral research fellow in the laboratory of Professor Phil Baran at The Scripps Research Institute, developing synthetic methods for the targeted modification of peptides. She was appointed Research Fellow at the Research School of Chemistry in November 2017 and currently holds an Australian Research Council Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA).

Other staff members at ANU Research School of Chemistry

Dr Noah White, ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute

Noah is a mathematician at ANU working at the intersection of algebra, geometry and combinatorics with much of my work being inspired by physics. Prior to ANU, Noah completed his PhD at the University of Edinburgh and was a postdoc at UCLA. Much of his research focuses on examples of physical systems of particles (such as spin chain models, or some classical integrable models) whose motion produce mathematical phenomena which can be used to prove results in algebra, specifically representation theory.

Other staff members at ANU Mathematical Sciences Institute

Xingshuo Huang

Xingshuo came to the ANU in 2016 on a partnership program with Beijing Institute of Technology. She is currently perusing her PhD in Physics after completing an honours degree at ANU.

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Stephanie Chen

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Tanuka Sen almost didn’t make it to Australia for her PhD studies. After completing her undergraduate studies in her home country of India, she applied to several universities in Europe. But there was a single Australian university on her list: ANU.

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Careers in science

The Australian National University has been ranked as the top university for graduate employability in Australia in the Global University Employability Ranking 2020. An ANU science degree will give you the skills that are important in every workplace: an inquiring mind, attention to detail, familiarity with data and technology, as well as an analytical approach to problem solving and innovation. You will graduate with a qualification recognised globally as one of the best in the world. Doors will open for you, in your career or in your further education, as you join our network of respected and successful alumni. See below, the numbers speak for themselves.

ANU grads in top 3 most employable in Australia

86% of our undergraduate students find employment within one year of graduation.

93% of our postgraduate students find employment within one year of graduation.

Data source: The Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2018

Our grads go everywhere

ANU science graduates are finding careers in all kinds of industries. Within 4 months of graduating, 63% of our grads reported being employed in the public sector, 28% in the private sector and 9% in the not-for-profit sector.

Data source: 2018 GOS-Graduate Labour Force Report

Our grads are career-ready

Our science degrees will give you the skills to prepare you for work. 80% per cent of our grads reported they were “very well” or “well” prepared for employment. With these skills, you’ll be ahead of the competition when it comes to finding a job.

Data source: 2018 GOS-Graduate Labour Force Report

Fees & scholarships

Tuition fees

Visit the handbook to see indicative fees for ANU degrees.

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Scholarships

Dedicated scholarships awarded to the very best SDU-ANU Joint Science College students choosing to study at the ANU.

SDU-ANU JSC students will also be considered for the ANU Chancellors International Scholarship.

Director’s Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Dean's International Science Excellence Scholarship

News and events

JSC Students Kioloa Retreat

To wrap up their first semester at ANU, JSC students went on a retreat at the ANU Kioloa Costal Campus.

SDU-ANU Joint Science College 3+1+1 articulation model information session

Information session on the 3+1+1 articulation model for students from the SDU-ANU Joint Science College transferring to ANU.

Students from the SDU-ANU Joint Science College welcomed to Canberra

Studying physics, biological sciences, mathematics and chemistry, they have already completed three years of their undergraduate education at Shandong University and will now spend two years in Australia, graduating with an ANU Bachelor of Science and ANU Master of Science.

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