Master's Programmes
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME)
Programme Code: P69
Course Offering by: Department of Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering focuses on using engineering principles, techniques and design concepts for healthcare purposes. There is an increasing demand for education and development in the field to improve healthcare and quality of life. The demand has driven the need for developing professionals who will advance the evolution of modern healthcare system, treatment and technology.
Programme Aims:
The programme aims to offer education and training opportunity to engineers to pursue higher-level study
in biomedical field to promote engineering to future healthcare applications. Students will be well
prepared to be able to:
- EXPLORE appropriate scientific and technological development in healthcare related industry that is of benefit to the society;
- ADDRESS the issues and challenges related to the development of biomedical instruments, systems and devices;
- APPLY state-of-the-art technologies to generate creative solutions to improve healthcare products by using biomedical approach;
- APPLY knowledge of designing, implementing, manufacturing and evaluating equipment that can advance biomedical engineering practice.
Award Title:
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Mode of Study:
Combined Mode*
Normal Study Period:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time/Combined mode*#: 2 years
Class Schedule:
Weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons (plus weekday daytime session if necessary)
Programme Leader:
Prof LAI King
kinglai@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries:
bmego@cityu.edu.hk
*Combined mode: Local students taking programmes in combined mode can attend full-time (12-18 credit units per semester) or part-time (no more than 11 credit units per semester) study in different semesters without seeking approval from the University. For non-local students, they will be admitted to these programmes for either full-time or part-time studies. Non-local students must maintain the required credit load for their full-time or part-time studies and any changes will require approval from the University.
# If student opts for taking dissertation to complete the programme study, the normal duration for graduation will be 1.5 years.