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JS4550

Biomedical Sciences 生物醫學

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Short Description

This programme aims to provide graduates with an integrated and holistic training in biomedical sciences. Adopting a multi-disciplinary approach and coupling theories with practical and hands-on training, the programme will produce solidly trained graduates for diversified career paths in scientific research, health system policy and management, or clinical, pharmaceutical, diagnostics and healthcare related professions, as well as leaders with global perspective.

Upon completion of the Programme, graduates will have:

  • had a strong, broad-based foundation and advanced specialised knowledge in selected areas of biomedical sciences and research;
  • developed a broad range of skills and values, including a capacity for lifelong learning and conducting biomedical research;
  • acquired skills to apply critical and creative thinking to analyse problems, to identify ethical dilemmas relating to biomedical sciences and research, and to offer feasible solutions;
  • demonstrated good understanding of the policy issues and strategic management pertaining to public health, pharmaceutical industry, diseases and medicine;
  • been equipped with practical and hands-on training and exposure to real-life scenarios through experiences in a biomedical research laboratory or within an industrial setting;
  • developed effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Remarks:
For details of the undergraduate curriculum, please click here.

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 3
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 1 SUBJECTNOTE 3
One of the following elective subjects:
CHEMISTRY 3
BIOLOGY 3
NOTE:
The subject can be any elective subject (Category A) or Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II.

REMARK:
The programme accepts specific Applied Learning course(s) with "Attained with Distinction I/II" as an extra elective subject.
Please refer to https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/ApL2024 for details.

Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote3 3
Note 1
Applicants with very special circumstances may be granted waivers of this requirement on a case-by-case basis. For details, please click here.

Note 2:
For Liberal Studies (LS) subject taken in 2023 or before, a Level 2 or above will be considered as “Attained” in Citizenship and Social Development. The LS level will not be considered in the calculation of admission scores.

Note 3:
The two subjects may include:
(i) 2 elective subjects; or
(ii) 1 elective subject and Mathematics (Extended Part) Module I or Module II or Other Language subjects (Grade E or above).
(iii) For Integrated Science or Combined Science subject(s) taken in 2023 or before, a Level 3 or above will be considered as an unspecified elective subject where applicable.

Note 4:
"Attained with Distinction I/II" in Applied Learning subjects will be accepted by some programmes as an extra subject for awarding bonus points. For details, please click here.     

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

Most programmes offered by CUHK consider the best results in the same subject taken by a candidate in more than one sitting of HKDSE.  Some programmes may have specific arrangements and the admission scores of candidates seeking admission on the strength of results from more than one sitting of HKDSE may be adjusted.  Details of calculation of scores in more than one sitting of HKDSE for the 2024-25 entry will be finalised and posted at the admissions website (admission.cuhk.edu.hk).

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 42,100

Contacts

School of Biomedical Sciences

Email: sbs-biomedsci@cuhk.edu.hk

Tel: 852 3943 6838

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 121 189 411 519 445 1685
2022 148 208 409 556 449 1770
2021 178 212 374 523 393 1680
2020 116 192 366 447 386 1507
2019 105 206 344 464 368 1487
2018 136 182 387 540 432 1677
2017 175 206 388 551 504 1824
2016 151 160 333 496 416 1556

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 18 0 0 0 0 18
2022 18 0 0 0 0 18
2021 22 0 0 0 0 22
2020 21 0 0 0 0 21
2019 21 0 0 0 0 21
2018 21 0 0 0 0 21
2017 21 0 0 0 0 21
2016 20 0 0 0 0 20