Shantou University College of Science founded in 1993 and comprises the following Departments and Research Institutes:

- Department of Mathematics

- Department of Physics

- Department of Chemistry

- Department of Biology

- Marine Biology Institute (MBI)

- Research Institute for Biomedical and Advanced Materials (RIBAM)

We endeavor to:

- provide a comprehensive education, developing the personal strengths and intellectual of students via various learning experiences;

- achieve excellence in research and scholarship in Science;

- provide education for future scientists of the highest international standard;

- promote Science literacy within Shantou University and in the society as a whole.

Facts & Figures:

Student Enrolment

- Undergraduate students: 1161

- Postgraduate students: 520(427 M.Phil & 93 Ph.D)

Staff

Academic Staff*:

- Professors: 58

- Associate Professors: 46

- Assistant Professors/ Lecturers: 53

*Faculty members holding Ph.D. degree: 152 (96.8%)

*Faculty members with oversea experiences: 102 (65%)

Non-Academic Staff*:

- Technical and support: 25

- Administrative staff: 21