Biomedical Sciences The University of Hong Kong

Overview

The focus of the Biomedical Sciences core courses from The University of Hong Kong is to cover:

• the structures and functions of the human body and the processes that are essential to life
• the basic principles of the processes, mechanisms, patterns of diseases and concepts of therapeutic strategies
• the essential analytical methodologies and the state of the art of contemporary information technology in the field of biomedical sciences

In the last year of study, students are required to undertake a final year project. The Final Year Project constitutes a capstone experience for students, allowing them to integrate their knowledge and apply experimental and informatics skills to solve defined problems by research.  

• media and communications.

Career Prospects

Biomedical Sciences graduates will be equipped with practical and transferable skills applicable to a wide range of areas in both public and private sectors.

Major employment areas include research in university and government laboratories; medical development and management for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, medical devices industries; and hospital and healthcare planning. BBiomedSc students can participate in overseas exchange and/or articulation programmes in the third year of study for obtaining professional qualification after graduation.