Overview
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 specialisation 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.
- 4 years for Normative 4-year Degree
- 3 years for Advanced Standing I
- 2 years for Advanced Standing II
- 8 years for Normative 4-year Degree
- 6 years for Advanced Standing I
- 5 years for Advanced Standing II
- 120 credit units distributed through 8 semesters (i.e. 4 years) with each semester up to 18 credit units for Normative 4-year Degree
- 90 credit units distributed through 6 semesters (i.e. 3 years) with each semester up to 18 credit units for Advanced Standing I
- 60 credit units distributed through 4 semesters (i.e. 2 years) with each semester up to 18 credit units for Advanced Standing II
Career Prospects
Upon graduation, students can work in various areas, such as:
Medical and Health Services
- Diagnostics sector in medical and health industries
- Medical devices sector in the health industries
- 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
- Food and Health Bureau
- Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
Others
- Patent law firm
- Public health
- Journalism
Curriculum
Students are required to complete a minimum of 120 credits for Normative 4-year Degree, 90 credits for Advanced Standing I and 60 credits for Advanced Standing II. Core courses cover the following:
- Biochemistry
- Biological sciences and techniques
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Physiology
for Normative 4-year Degree (Cohort 2022)
for Normative 4-year Degree (Cohort 2021)
for Normative 4-year Degree (Cohort 2020)
for Normative 4-year Degree (Cohort 2019)
for Normative 4-year Degree (Cohort 2018)
for Normative 4–year Degree (Cohort 2017)
for Advanced Standing I (Cohort 2022)
for Advanced Standing I (Cohort 2021)
for Advanced Standing I (Cohort 2020)
for Advanced Standing I (Cohort 2019)
for Advanced Standing II (Cohort 2021)
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Admission
Applicants to bachelor’s studies can apply through Joint University Programmes Admissions Scheme (JUPAS) or non-JUPAS (First Year / Advanced Standing I and II Entries).
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21 March 2023