About the Department

The Department of Biostatistics was established on 1 July 2021. As the first of its kind in Hong Kong, it is uniquely positioned under the College of Science to achieve a vision of advancing health data science, enhancing collaborations with existing experts in data science, public health and veterinary epidemiology, as well as synergising interdisciplinary education and research across the University. To harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on innovation and societal transformation in the computer-driven landscape of the 21st century, the Department is housed under the College of Computing, a new college established in September 2024.