The BBiomedSc curriculum is designed with a good balance of structure and flexibility, allowing students to plan their studies according to their interests. Students are required to complete a total of 240 credits of courses in the four-year curriculum:

• Biomedical Sciences major courses: 96 credits
• Common Core courses: 36 credits
• Language Enhancement courses: 12 credits
• Artificial Intelligence Literacy courses: 6 credits
• Electives, Minors, and/or Second Major: 90 credits

The Final Year Project and the Innovation Team Project are available as Capstone Experiences for students in their last year of study. The former allows students to integrate their knowledge and apply experimental and informatics skills to solve defined problems through research. The latter stimulates students to evaluate biomedical research output for translation into viable products to the intricacies of setting up a company. For Major-Specific Curriculum, please visit:  https://biomedsc.hku.hk/incoming-students

There are three possible articulation pathways after the BBiomedSc (4 years):  Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery (BVM&S), Master of Diagnostic Radiography (MDR), and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). 

For details, please visit: https://biomedsc.hku.hk/incoming-students

Biomedical Sciences students can enhance their academic journey with non-credit-bearing summer internships or a credit-bearing internship course in year 3, where they will gain hands-on research experience alongside research and industry leaders. Additionally, there are guaranteed paid summer internships to work in research or industry, allowing students to expand their networks and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in biomedical sciences.

Summer Internship
 

A comprehensive non-credit bearing experiential learning component in our Biomedical Sciences curriculum is open to all students in their first three years of studies. Students are expected to take on an 8-week internship work during the summer semester. Three types of subsidised summer internships will be provided to students, namely:

1. Local Research Internship
2. Overseas Research Internship
3. Industrial Internship

For more information, please visit Research & Summer Internship.

Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP)
 

A prestigious programme aimed to enhance students’ learning experience and to nurture the next generation of researchers and scholars. It offers opportunities for academically outstanding undergraduate students to undertake research under the guidance and supervision of academics with a strong research track record and experience in training research postgraduate students. 

Read on at Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP).

Biomedical
Research
Graduates in this major will be equipped with practical and transferable skills applicable to a wide range of areas in both the public and private sectors. They are highly employable in research in university and government laboratories, medical development, and management for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical equipment industries, as well as hospital and healthcare planning.

Bioinformatics

Graduates in this major will specifically possess practical and transferable interdisciplinary skills highly applicable and widely used in research and development, hospitals and the healthcare industry and beyond, both locally and internationally, which meet the growing demand for biotechnology and big data expertise in local and international research centres, as well as growing demand for the clinical and public health data analysis in the hospital and healthcare sector.



Clinical Sciences

Graduates in this major will be highly sought after in various sectors, including clinical research, healthcare management, and public health roles in government or NGOs. They'll have opportunities to work in clinical labs, diagnostic imaging centres, and more. Their expertise will be highly valued by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare organisations, where they can contribute to developing new medical therapies and advancing clinical practice. In the fast-growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industries in Hong Kong and globally, these graduates will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare innovation. They will also be equipped with essential knowledge and skills to pursue further postgraduate studies in clinical and healthcare-related professions.



Healthcare Technology

Graduates in this major will be in strong demand in the growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industries in Hong Kong and across the globe. The graduates will be well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to pursue a career in the private sector in established or start-up companies in the pharmaceutical, cellular therapeutics, medical devices, telemedicine, digital health, and clinical regulatory affairs.

Our Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences (BBiomedSc) programme develops well-rounded graduates excelling in various professional fields and advanced academic pursuits. The curriculum delves into key biomedical disciplines, equipping students with skills needed for significant roles in research, industry development, and healthcare management.

For details, please visit https://biomedsc.hku.hk/prospective-students