BSc Biological Sciences
1701A
Local Places:
30 (For First-Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(For Overall Direct Applications):
Around 400
+852 3442 4707
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of biology to explore the mysteries of life and discover the building blocks of living organisms? Bachelor of Biological Sciences is the perfect fit for you!
Entrance Requirements for Direct / Non-JUPAS Applicants
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements.
For details of the programme's curriculum structure, please visit the Undergraduate Catalogue.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences was established in January 2014 to develop strategic growth areas in the life sciences. It has the aim of becoming a leading centre for biomedical education and cutting-edge research on life and biomedical science. The Department provides programmes that best equip graduates for future careers in healthcare, pharmaceutical, biotech and related industries. It currently offers two undergraduate majors, MSc in Health Sciences and Management, and MPhil and PhD research degree programmes in a stimulating teaching, learning and research environment.
The Department of Biomedical Sciences offers two undergraduate majors:
- BSc Biological Sciences
- BSc Biomedical Sciences
The Biological Sciences major aims to nurture students to embark on scientific research, educational, professional or technical career after graduation. We provide a rigorous, broad-spectrum curriculum combined with specialization in major fields of biology such as cancer biology, nanobiotechnology, regenerative medicine, microbiology and neurobiology. The programme presents an in-depth study of biomedical and life sciences, with courses ranging from bioinformatics to biochemistry, genetics, cellular & molecular biology and immunology. With the two tailor-made practical courses as well as opportunities in research rotations and projects, students will gain a thorough understanding of how science is done with advanced technologies including omics & genome editing and state-of-the-art equipment in our research laboratories. It also nurtures students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate research training and undertaking a broad range of science-based careers.
Career Prospects
Medical and Health Services
- Diagnostics sector in medical and health industries
- Medical devices sector in the health industry
- Pharmaceutical and laboratory instrumentation industries
Education and Research
- Professors/lecturers in universities
- Principle investigators in universities and non-profit research institutes
- Scientists/researchers in pharmaceutical and biotech R&D industries
Management and Consultant
- Product marketing and sales
- Consultancy services
- Laboratory management
- Clinical trials management
Government
- Environmental Protection Department
- Department of Food and Health
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Others
- Patent law firm
- Public health
- Journalism
- To provide research opportunities for our undergraduates in research rotation courses in the department.
- To provide a variety of local or abroad summer research internships & exchange opportunities
- To provide semester or year-long abroad exchange.
Resources and Facilities
You’ll work alongside excellent professors and researchers to acquire a variety of knowledge covering different areas of biology, life sciences and biomedical sciences. You'll also engage in dynamic classroom discussions and participate in lab practicals that will help you develop a deep understanding of the subject. Our programmes also offer a unique blend of theoretical and practical training, designed to prepare you for a career in the ever-evolving field of biomedical sciences. Our top-notch faculty and scientists with excellent research achievements will provide supervision to you for conducting cutting-edge research or project study at our state-of-the-art laboratories including electrophysiology and in vivo imaging, and anatomical, genetic, molecular and cellular tools to address challenges in the biomedical sciences.
