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.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

• Acquire essential concepts and knowledge of advanced health sciences and management as well as across the boundaries of interdisciplinary disciplines;

• Develop social responsibility, critical thinking, sustained interest and management skills in healthcare and management, such as ageing, chronic diseases;

• Apply specialized knowledge to manage and/or solve problems that are critical to future growth of industry, business and social service in government-oriented and non-government organizations;

• Manage skillfully and work effectively with people possessing diverse educational and experiential backgrounds; and

• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge to develop abilities for the increasingly competitive and dynamically changing world market.

General Entrance Requirements

Applicants must satisfy the University's general entrance requirements and the following programme-specific entrance requirements:

• Possess a recognized undergraduate degree in Biology/Medicine/Veterinary Sciences/Bioengineering or a related discipline;

• Preference will be given to individuals who have completed a holistic undergraduate education with knowledge covering statistics, cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, pathology, infectious diseases, pharmacology, food engineering, patient care, medicine, animal science, and/or business; and

• Additional attention will be paid to students, who have little training in the health-related area to ensure that they can follow the progress of the programme.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is NOT English should also fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement:

• a score of 79 (Internet-based test) in the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)^@#; or

• an overall band score of 6.5 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS)^@; or

• a score of 450 in band 6 of the Chinese mainland’s College English Test; or

• other equivalent qualifications.

^@TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years. Applicants are required to provide their English test results obtained within the two years preceding the commencement of the University's application period. 

^# Applicants are required to arrange with the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL results directly to the University. The TOEFL institution code for CityU is 3401.
 

Fellowship awards are available for local students admitted to this programme under the Fellowships Scheme supported by the HKSAR Government. This programme in the priority area of “Health” is one of the targeted programmes listed under the Fellowships Scheme with 3 fellowship awards. Local students admitted to the programme in full-time, part-time or combined study mode may be invited to submit applications for the fellowships.

The programme requirement for students admitted in 2024-25 is subject to approval.

Core Courses (18 credit units, choose 6 core courses out of the 7 courses)

Electives* (12 credit units)

The Master of Health Sciences and Management programme is divided into two streams: (1) the Research Training Stream and (2) the Management Training Stream. Each of them comprising 12 credit units. The Research Training Stream is designed for students who wish to focus on developing advanced research skills and knowledge, particularly those considering future doctoral study. On the other hand, the Management Training Stream is geared towards students who wish to equip knowledge and practical experience in the field of management of health science, providing opportunities for experiential learning in professional settings. Students are required to select one of these streams at the beginning of their study, allowing them to tailor to their career goals and academic interests.

1. Research Training Stream

1. Major Elective Course

• BMS5100 Research Project Study in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences and Relevant Disciplines (9 credit units); and

2. Elective Courses (3 credit units), choose from the list of Courses for Research Training Stream in the table below:

2. Management Training Stream

Students are required to register 12 credit units from the list of elective courses below.

  *Remarks:

• Elective courses will be offered subject to sufficient enrolment.
• Courses offered by different departments might have timetable conflicts, please plan ahead for the courses to register.

Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS)

Jockey Club College of Veterinary Medicine and Life Sciences (JCC)

Department of System Engineering (SYE)

Department of Management Sciences (MS)