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The School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology at Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School adheres to the basic principles of "openness, fairness, and justice" in its graduate admissions process. Recruitment is based on demand, with comprehensive evaluation of moral, intellectual, and physical qualities, and selection is made on merit, ensuring quality over quantity. The relevant details for the 2025 doctoral admission re-examination are as follows:

I. Re-examination Process

1.The school will publish the re-examination guidelines and candidate list. Candidates must log in to the designated website to check the information and participate in the offline re-examination as required.

2.Candidates must register before the re-examination, during which the school will conduct qualification reviews and document verification.

3.Candidates must attend the offline re-examination organized by the school at the designated time. Those who fail to participate as required will be considered to have voluntarily forfeited their re-examination eligibility.

II. Qualification Review and Document Verification

1.Original valid national identity card.

2.Original highest academic degree and diploma (current master's students must submit an original certification letter from their graduate school or department; candidates who obtained their highest degree from an institution outside mainland China must also submit an original certification report issued by the China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center).

3.Original foreign language proficiency certificate (for candidates with IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, TOEIC, or similar certificates, online verification via the official website is required in addition to presenting the original document).

All documents must be verified on-site with the originals. Candidates who fail to meet the requirements will not be allowed to participate in the re-examination. If the school has doubts regarding the authenticity of academic degree or diploma certificates, candidates may be required to submit an authentication report issued by a national authority. Similarly, if doubts arise regarding foreign language proficiency certificates, candidates may be asked to provide additional supporting documents for verification. Candidates must cooperate with the school and submit the required documents within the specified time frame. Any fraudulent activities will result in disqualification from the re-examination.

III. Re-examination Schedule

1.Registration and Qualification Verification:

Time: March 14, 2025 (Friday), 8:10–8:50 AM

Location: Academic Affairs Office F203, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University

Address: F-203, Peking University Shenzhen Campus, Xili Lake, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

Phone: 0755-26033164

During registration, candidates must submit all required materials as specified in the re-examination notice, theIntegrity Commitment Form for Re-examination, and a copy of their presentation slides. The school will conduct qualification reviews for each candidate.

2.Formal Re-examination:

Time: March 14, 2025 (Friday), 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 12:30–5:30 PM

Locations:

Room 101, F East Building, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University

Room 211, F East Building, School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology, Peking University

Note: Candidates who fail to register or attend the interview on time will be considered to have voluntarily forfeited their re-examination and admission eligibility, and will bear all associated consequences.

IV. Re-examination Details

Assessment Content: The re-examination focuses on the candidate's academic background, professional knowledge, research capabilities, academic potential, critical thinking, innovative ability, overall demeanor, and foreign language proficiency.

Assessment Format: The school will conduct a selective re-examination through individual interviews.

Re-examination Requirements: Each candidate's interview will last at least 30 minutes and will be recorded in both audio and video formats. Candidates must prepare a 15-minute presentation (PPT) covering their personal introduction, research background, and future research plans, with at least 10 minutes dedicated to showcasing their research experience, experimental skills, or research proposals. After the presentation, the panel of experts will ask questions.

Scoring Criteria: After the interview, each expert will assign a score, and the average score will be the candidate's re-examination result. The re-examination is scored on a 100-point scale, with 60 points as the passing threshold. Candidates who score below 60 will not be admitted. Among the passing candidates, selection will be based on merit.

V. Admissions Inquiry

Contact:Ms. Lu

Email: luyanan@pku.edu.cn

Note: The school will not issue individual written notices to candidates. Candidates listed in the re-examination announcement must email luyanan@pku.edu.cn by 8:00 AM on March 8, 2025 (Saturday) to confirm whether they will participate in the re-examination. The email subject must be formatted as: "Doctoral Re-examination + Candidate Name + Yes/No Participation." Candidates who fail to respond by the deadline and cannot be contacted will be considered to have voluntarily forfeited their eligibility, and will bear all associated consequences.

VI. Re-examination List (Sorted by Surname in Pinyin Order)

School of Chemical Biology and Biotechnology

Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School

March 6, 2025