Bachelor of Engineering in
Biomedical Engineering (BEngBME)
工學士 (生物醫學工程)

JUPAS code:
JS1211 BEng Biomedical Engineering (Features: Medical Technology / Bioinstrumentation / Cell and Tissue Engineering / Biomedical Robotics)
工學士(生物醫學工程) (特點: 醫療技術 / 生物儀器 / 細胞和組織工程 / 醫療機器人)

Biomedical Engineering leads the way in cross-disciplinary research and education at the intersection of engineering and life sciences. Through the fusion of engineering and life sciences, biomedical engineering is expected to address many emerging challenges facing us in engineering, biological science, and human health.

WHY IS BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING NEEDED?

Healthcare is one of the fastest-developing fields. Air and chemical pollution in modern city, fast spreading of infectious diseases, cancer, aging-related obesity, diabetes, and Alzheimer disease, all impose enormous pressure threating our health and quality of life. However, because of many challenges ahead in this dynamic field, it requires a discipline which can integrate the knowledge of engineering and life sciences at the intersection for medical solutions and innovations.

Hong Kong government clearly identifies medical and testing/certification services being among the six industries which Hong Kong has clear advantages for further development. Considerable amount of job opportunities will be created locally and globally. Aligned with this, Biomedical Engineering will serve to educate the future professionals, ultimately positioning Hong Kong to become a major centre in the following areas:

New biomedical devices for diseases diagnosis, monitoring, surveillance, and therapeutic treatment
Food safety and bio-security
New drug discovery

OBJECTIVES OF THE MAJOR

This major aims to pursue excellence in education, research, and innovation through the fusion of engineering with life sciences for the advancement of human health. The objectives of the major are to provide integrative educational opportunities that allow students to learn passionately, think critically and independently and innovate creatively so that they are:

able to apply their skills to a variety of challenges in their chosen field;
equipped with the spirit of innovation, creativity, adaptability and critical thinking to solve problems in biomedical engineering-related professions;
able to function effectively in multidisciplinary team environments and communicate with a variety of audiences;
able to demonstrate competency in their chosen fields, and make decisions that are socially and ethically responsible; and
able to build and expand upon their undergraduate foundations by engaging in learning opportunities throughout their careers.

CAREERS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

As a graduate, you will find career opportunities in the medical device industry, engineering services in hospitals, consultation for public health, regulation and management in government departments and laboratories, and research and development in the commercial and educational sectors. Alternatively, you might choose to pursue postgraduate studies locally or overseas. This major will provide you with the expertise required to meet the needs of increasing public concern and demands on medical diagnostics and therapeutic treatments, biomedical instruments, food safety and quality, advancement in pharmaceutical and health maintenance products, as well as an awareness of human health and wellness.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS AND ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS

JUPAS Applicants

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the University’s General Entrance Requirements, with at least one elective subject in Physics, Chemistry or Biology for HKDSE applicants.

JUPAS HKDSE students will apply for admission to the Department of Biomedical Engineering with direct admission to the Bachelor of Engineering in Biomedical Engineering programme (JS1211). During their first year, students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE) and College core courses.

Please refer to the Admissions Office’s website for the calculation of the admission score at https://www.cityu.edu.hk/admo/admissions/jupas-admission

Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants

To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements. Applicants are also expected to have a science or engineering background.

Applicants considered for Advanced Standing admission are expected to have, or to be close to having, Associate Degrees or Higher Diplomas with high grades (CGPA ≥3.0 or equivalent) or credit awards in Science- or Engineering-related disciplines. Preference will be given to applicants with Physics and Mathematics background.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum has been categorized into four main areas:

Technical Foundation courses

Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Engineering, Mathematics for Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Principles, Biological Thermofluids, Biomechanics, Materials for Biomedical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Engineering Graphics, Engineering Computing

Medical Devices and Systems

Medical Biotechnology in Imaging and Measurement, Biomedical Signals and Systems, Micro and Nanotechnology, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, Biomedical Instrumentation, Bio-sensors and Bio-devices, Biomedical Systems and Control, Biomedical Devices for Digital Medicine

Cell and Molecular Engineering

Cellular and Biomolecular Engineering, Cell Transport and Signalling, Tissue Engineering, Regenerative Medicine, Gene Therapy

Health and Wellness Technology

Human Quantitative Physiology, Robotic Technology in Healthcare, Bio-safety and Risk Assessment, Technology for Drug Discovery, Radiotherapy Physics

Integrated courses

Final Year Project, Professional Engineering Practice

The major requires a total of 121 credit units. Applicants with Associate Degree, Higher Diploma or equivalent qualifications may be admitted with Advanced Standing I.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION

This major has been granted accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE), a signatory member of the Washington Accord under which all members agree to recognise each other’s accredited Engineering degree programmes.

TUITION FEES

Government Funded Programmes
Latest information on tuition fees is available at the website of the Finance Office.

Phone:	+852 3442-8046 (Ms. LEE)

MAJOR LEADER

Coordinator:	Prof. TIN, Chung
Email:	chungtin@cityu.edu.hk

Last modified on 26 August 2025

Bachelor of Engineering inBiomedical Engineering (BEngBME) 工學士 (生物醫學工程)