生物醫學學士

(English) The Biomedical Research Major covers a wide range of scientific and allied disciplines, including molecular and cell biology, genetics and genome science, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, biological and medicinal chemistry, immunology and microbiology, neuroscience, public and environmental health.

The Major focuses on the structures and functions of the human body, the processes essential to life, and the principles of diseases, diagnostics, and therapeutics, as well as analytical methodologies and contemporary information technology.

Career Prospect

Graduates in this Major will be equipped with practical and transferable skills applicable to a wide range of areas in both the public and private sectors. They are highly employable in such areas as research in university and government laboratories; medical development and management for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical equipment industries; and hospital and healthcare planning.

(English) The Bioinformatics Major provides training for future leaders in the field, including high-impact biomedical big data applications such as genomics, precision medicine, single-cell analysis, multi-omic systems biology, AI analysis of biomedical image data, mobile health, electronic health record analysis, and global health and epidemiology.

Career Prospect

Graduates in this Major will specifically possess quantitative data science skills and in-depth knowledge in biomedical and healthcare analytics that are highly sought-after in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industry, hospitals, academia, and the healthcare industry and beyond, both locally and internationally.

(English) The Clinical Sciences Major aims to prepare and cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals for careers and further study in the fields of clinical research, clinical medicine, clinical laboratory and other healthcare-related professions. The objectives of this Major are to provide students with a strong foundation in clinical sciences, equip them with essential skills for variety of clinical research and healthcare-related settings, and foster their ability to integrate basic scientific knowledge with clinical applications.

Career Prospect

Graduates in this Major will be highly sought after in various sectors, including clinical research, healthcare management, public health roles in government or NGOs, clinical labs, diagnostic imaging centers, and more. Their expertise will be highly valued by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare organizations, where they can contribute to developing new medical therapies and advancing clinical practice.

(English) The Health Technology Major aims to prepare the next generation of biomedical scientists who can lead the development of innovative clinically-oriented biomedical technology. Graduates will be equipped with essential skills and knowledge in synthetic and systems biology, protein/RNA design and engineering, gene editing, AI in medicine, digital health technologies, telemedicine, next generation biomaterials, and precision medicine. Students receive broad-based training in both laboratory skills and quantitative data science skills, as well as knowledge in clinical trial designs and regulatory affairs for therapeutics and medical devices, and translational healthcare entrepreneurship.

Career Prospect

Graduates in this Major will be in strong demand in the growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industry in Hong Kong and across the globe. The graduates will be well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to pursue career in the private sector in established or start-up companies in pharmaceutical, cellular therapeutic, medical devices, telemedicine, digital health, and clinical regulatory affairs.

(English) Example courses:

• Global Health Informatics
• Sequence Bioinformatics
• Statistical Machine Learning

(English) Example courses:

• Biopharmaceutical Research and Development
• Contemporary Topics in Biomedical Technology
• Stem Cell Biotechnologies in Regenerative Medicine

(English) Example courses:

• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
• Biomedical Signals Processing and Modelling in Biomedical Applications
• Digital Health

(English) Example courses:

• Cancer Biology
• Genome Science
• Public Health Genetics

(English) Example courses:

• Biological Basis of Exercise and Health
• Exercise Physiology
• Physical and Health Benefits of Exercise