Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
Programme
Master of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering
生物醫學工程哲學碩士
Award Title
Master of Philosophy
哲學碩士
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Mode of Study
Full-time
Part-time

Credit Units Required for Graduation
7 and SG8001

Programme Aims
The programme aims to train and produce graduates who can contribute to the extension of knowledge in their chosen subject areas, preparing them for advanced research at the PhD level or professional careers in science and engineering.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

  1. master the content and methods of their chosen subject areas;
  2. apply appropriate research methodology/tools to conduct independent research;
  3. formulate and carry out applied research in their chosen subject areas;
  4. communicate effectively with the learned community about the research process and findings;
  5. contribute to knowledge through the process of applied research.

Programme Requirements


1.  Research Area(s) in which research students will be admitted to:
 
Electronic Engineering; Life Sciences (Biomedical Science, Molecular Science) and Biomedical Engineering; or Mechanical Engineering and Sustainable Manufacturing
 

2.  Programme Core Courses: (0 credits)

Nil


3.  Research Methodology and Ethics Course(s): (2 credits)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
BME8009Research Methodology2


4.  Programme Electives: (5 credits)

Please refer to the updated list of approved courses for research students posted in the SGS website.
 


5.  Other Requirement (not counted towards the University coursework requirement)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
SG8001Teaching Students: First Steps1
--Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) programme--An online training course on research integrity. Compulsory for RPg students who admitted in 2018/19 and thereafter. To be completed in the first year of study. Details are available in SGS website


6.  Qualifying Examination (for PhD only):

Nil


7.  Qualifying/Annual Report Submission:

Students are required to submit qualifying report and annual report in compliance to the regulations or guidelines as set by the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). Such regulations and guidelines are accessible via the guidebook located at SGS website.


8.  Thesis:

Each student is required to submit a well written thesis to complete the MPhil programme of studies.

The thesis must be a substantial piece of work that can adequately demonstrate the student’s:

  • competence in the application of research methodology and tools to undertake an independent scientific enquiry
  • in-depth knowledge, understanding of the chosen research area; and
  • contribution to the extension of existing body of knowledge in the chosen research area.

The submitted thesis will be examined by a panel of examiners.