Master's Programmes
Master of Science in Health Sciences and Management (MSHSM)
Programme Code: P95
Course Offering by: Department of Biomedical Science
This Health Sciences and Management major aims to nurture students to embark on professional, educational, scientific or technical career after graduation. We provide a rigorous, broad-spectrum curriculum combined with specialization in major fields of biology such as cancer biology, nanobiotechnology, neurobiology and ecology. The programme presents an in-depth study of modern biology, with courses ranging from bioinformatics to biochemistry, genetics and cellular molecular biology. It provides a thorough understanding of how science is done with state-of-the-art equipment in laboratory for students interested in research and other science-based careers.
Programme Aims:
- To provide a professional education in the discipline of health sciences and management;
- To upgrade existing biomedical studies’ graduates with the knowledge in health sciences;
- To prepare students with academic knowledge to become managers and engineers of pharmaceutical companies and health related organisations, and scientists or technicians in different research areas in life sciences and health related fields.
Award Title:
Master of Science in Health Sciences and Management
Mode of Study:
Combined Mode*
Normal Study Period:
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time/Combined mode*: 2 years
Class Schedule:
Evening classes on weekdays (usually from 7:00 pm to 9:50 pm)
Daytime classes on Saturdays
Programme Leader:
Prof HE Mingliang
minglihe@cityu.edu.hk
Deputy Programme Leader:
Prof YAO Xi
xi.yao@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries:
bms.tpg@cityu.edu.hk
* 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.