The 21st century is the era of knowledge economy, a period of rapid development of big data, electronic information, new energy, new materials, biotechnology, and marine technology. Knowledge innovation is becoming the main driving force of economic growth, and innovative talents have become the key to national development and social progress.

College of Science, Shantou University, courageously undertakes the mission of the times, adhering to the school motto of "unity, diligence, pragmatism, and innovation" and the college motto of "understanding, practicing, knowledge, and expertise". From four undergraduate majors in 1993, it has developed into a complete talent cultivation system that currently covers five university disciplines, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and marine science. It has nine undergraduate majors, five first-level discipline master's programs, three first-level discipline doctoral programs, and two post-doctoral mobile stations. For more than 20 years, we have been determined to forge ahead and strive for governance, persisting in promoting advanced educational concepts and cultivating innovative talents in the field of basic science disciplines; Carry out cutting-edge scientific research, explore truth, serve society, and lead social progress with scientific spirit.

Under the guidance of Shantou University's talent cultivation goals of "aspiration, knowledge, perseverance, and achievement" and the concept of "advanced undergraduate education", the College of Science implements an international, refined, student centered, and adaptable talent cultivation model, promotes a multidisciplinary and exploratory teaching method, and cultivates students with a high sense of social responsibility and good professional ethics, a broad scientific foundation, and excellent professional literacy A science professional with a scientific exploration spirit and a clear thinking ability.

Time flies, the journey is long, looking forward to the future, there is a long way to go. Under the leadership of an international teaching and research team, and with the joint efforts of all teachers and students, the College of Science is bound to create a bright future for the College.