The School of Marine and Food Sciences at Quanzhou Normal University was established in March 2016, following the restructuring of the former College of Chemistry and Life Sciences. The school traces its origins back to 1959 when the Biology program was first established, marking over 60 years of educational history. In 2019, the school was honored with the "May 1st Pioneer Award" by Fujian Province.

　　The school currently offers four undergraduate programs: Biological Science, Food Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, and Marine Technology. It also offers graduate programs in Biology and Pharmaceuticals, with specializations in Food Engineering and Bioengineering. The "Biology" discipline is recognized as a key discipline by Fujian Province, while the "Food Science and Engineering" program is designated as an applied discipline. The "Food Science and Engineering" program is also recognized as a first-class undergraduate program and a featured specialty in Fujian. Additionally, the "Biological Science" program is considered a top-tier undergraduate program in the province. The "Marine and Food Industry Applied Innovation Talent Training Program," which integrates Food Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, and Marine Technology, is a model applied professional group in Fujian Province. The school focuses primarily on undergraduate education while actively expanding graduate education, collaborating with Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and Fuzhou University to offer joint graduate programs in Biology and Pharmaceuticals (Food Engineering, Bioengineering).

　　With a clear educational mission, the school is dedicated to supporting regional economic development, particularly in Quanzhou and surrounding areas. It adheres to a "people-centered" approach to education, striving to improve talent cultivation and overall educational standards to meet the needs of local schools and industries in marine and food sectors.

　　The school employs 61 staff members, including 45 full-time faculty members, 6 laboratory technicians, and 10 administrative and student affairs staff. Among the faculty, there are 13 professors, 1 researcher, and 14 associate professors. Additionally, 41 faculty members hold doctoral degrees, including 3 doctoral supervisors and 17 master's supervisors, with over 35% of the faculty having overseas study experience. The school has appointed 16 adjunct professors, including experts from prestigious institutions such as China Agricultural University, and industry leaders from companies like Panpan Food and Anji Food. This diverse faculty ensures a high-quality, well-rounded teaching and research team capable of meeting the needs of applied talent development.

　　Faculty Highlights:

　　· 1 Fujian Provincial "Hundred, Thousand, and Ten Thousand Talent Project" selected individual

　　· 1 Fujian Minjiang Scholar Distinguished Professor and 3 Visiting Professors

　　· 2 New Century Excellent Talents in Fujian Higher Education

　　· 2 Outstanding Young Research Talents in Fujian Universities

　　· 3 Tongjiang Scholars Distinguished Professors and 6 Visiting Professors in Quanzhou

　　The school has approximately 4,000 square meters of office and laboratory space, with equipment valued at over 30 million yuan. It is home to key research facilities such as the "Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Marine Algal Active Substance Preparation and Functional Development," the "Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Offshore Resource Biotechnology," and the "Fujian Provincial Biological Experimental Teaching Demonstration Center." The school has also established stable off-campus internship bases with over 50 marine and food industry-related companies, as well as 8 provincial-level high schools in Quanzhou, including Panpan Food, Anji Food, Huabao Group, Maidu Food, the Market Supervision Administration, and Quanzhou No.1 Middle School.

　　Since its establishment, the school has undertaken over 120 research projects, including 8 funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, with total research funding surpassing 16 million yuan. The school has published over 170 academic papers, more than 60 of which are indexed in SCI/EI, and has applied for 140 patents, of which 42 have been granted. The school has also won two third-place awards for scientific and technological progress from Fujian Province.

　　The school values teaching reforms and curriculum development, achieving notable results. It has received the second prize for teaching achievements in Fujian Province, and its "Food Processing and Safety Detection Course Group Teaching Team" was selected for the provincial-level teaching team. Five courses have been recognized as provincial "Golden Courses," and one young teacher, Ke Jiaying, won the first prize in the 4th National College Young Teacher Teaching Competition.

　　In recent years, the school has prioritized talent development, with 10-15% of graduates going on to pursue graduate studies, many of them at prestigious institutions such as Xiamen University, Ocean University of China, and Sun Yat-sen University.

　　The school actively supports student participation in various competitions, including the "Youth Innovation" College Students’ Entrepreneurship Plan Competition, the "Challenge Cup" Extracurricular Academic Works Competition, the National College Students’ Food Engineering Virtual Simulation Contest, the "Chinese Cup" Teaching Skills Competition for Teacher Education Students, and the "Panpan Food Cup" Bakery Food Innovation Competition. Over the past five years, the school has earned over 100 provincial-level awards in academic competitions. For example, the "Chlorella-Oat Biscuit" project won second prize at the 9th Panpan Food Cup Bakery Food Entrepreneurship Competition.

　　Under the leadership of the university’s Party and administrative authorities, the school is committed to innovating its educational philosophy and talent training model in alignment with the university's "Three-Step Development" strategy. It aims to establish a high-level, distinctive faculty team, continually improve its experimental and research conditions, and create a unique, high-quality educational environment to support the growth of both faculty and students.

　　We warmly invite talented individuals and distinguished professionals to join us in building a bright future for the School of Marine and Food Sciences.