Biological Sciences City University of Hong Kong

Overview

The Biological Sciences degree from City University of Hong Kong aims to nurture students to embark on scientific research, educational, professional or technical career after graduation. 

They provide a rigorous, broad-spectrum curriculum combined with specialization in major fields of biology such as cancer biology, nanobiotechnology, regenerative medicine, microbiology and neurobiology. 

The programme presents an in-depth study of biomedical and life sciences, with courses ranging from bioinformatics to biochemistry, genetics, cellular & molecular biology and immunology. With the two tailor-made practical courses as well as opportunities in research rotations and projects, students will gain a thorough understanding of how science is done with advanced technologies including omics & genome editing and state-of-the-art equipment in our research laboratories. 

It also nurtures students who are interested in pursuing postgraduate research training and undertaking a broad range of science-based careers.

Career Prospects

Medical and Health Services

• Diagnostics sector in medical and health industries

• Medical devices sector in the health industry

• Pharmaceutical and laboratory instrumentation industries

Education and Research

• Professors/lecturers in universities

• Principle investigators in universities and non-profit research institutes

• Scientists/researchers in pharmaceutical and biotech R&D industries

Management and Consultant

• Product marketing and sales

• Consultancy servicesLaboratory management

• Clinical trials management

Government

• Environmental Protection Department

• Department of Food and Health

• Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

Others

• Patent law firmPublic healthJournalism