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The normative study period of Biomedical Sciences Programme is 4 years (8 academic terms), and students have to complete a minimum of 123 units and satisfy requirements of the following components for graduation.

  • 70 units of Major Requirements
      • Faculty Package (10 units)
      • Major Core (28 units)
      • Concentration Area (14-15 units)
      • Major Electives (17-18 units)

  • 39 units of University Core Requirements
      • University Language (13 units)
      • General Education (GE) (University GE, College GE, Foundation Courses) (19 units)
      • Understanding China (1 unit)
      • Hong Kong in the Wider Constitutional Order (1 unit)
      • Digital Literacy and Computational Thinking (3 units)
      • Physical Education (2 units)

  • 14 units of Free Electives
Year 1

Major Core

Biomedical Sciences and Society

Biochemistry of Human Body

Laboratory Techniques in Biomedical Sciences

Faculty Package

Foundation Course for Health Sciences I

Public Health and Healthcare Ethics

Communication Skills

Interprofessional Healthcare

Human Structure and Function

Year 2

Major Core

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Introduction to Molecular Biology

Introduction to Bioethics

Pharmacology and Toxicology

Human Functions and Diseases I & II

Year 3 or Above

Major Core

Immunology

Microbiology

Major Elective

Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics

Drug Design and Development

Medical Genetics

Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology

Traditional Chinese Medicine and Pharmacognosy

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One Concentration Area
A
Biomedical Research
Courses:

Experimental Design and Execution, Journal Analysis and Reporting Results



PLUS at least 2 courses from the following:


  • Cancer Biology
  • Development and Reproduction
  • Neuroscience
  • Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine
  • Cardiovascular and Metabolic Biology
Experiential Learning Activity:

Capstone Research Project

B
Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship
Courses:
  • The Landscape of the Biomedical Industry
  • Health Services Management
  • Intellectual Property Law for Entrepreneurs
  • Design Thinking and Practice
  • Toolkit for Entrepreneurs
  • Innovation Bootcamp 
Experiential Learning Activity:

Biomedical Internship

C
Health Services and Consultation
Courses:
  • Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practice for Advanced Therapy Products
  • Forensic Science
  • Clinical Anatomical Pathology
  • Instrumental Analysis and Application in Biomedical Sciences
  • Molecular Techniques in Genetics and Medicine
Experiential Learning Activity:

Biomedical Internship