City University of Hong Kong
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JS1805
Department of Biomedical Sciences (options: BSc Biological Sciences, BSc Biomedical Sciences) 生物醫學系 [選項: 理學士(生物科學)、理學士(生物醫學)]
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Short Description
The Biological Sciences major aims to nurture students to embark on scientific research, educational, professional or technical career after graduation. We 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.
The Biomedical Sciences major emphasizes the integration of basic fundamental knowledge in biomedical sciences with investigative skills and state-of-the-art technologies to enable students to understand the causes and diagnoses and treatments of human disorders and diseases. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for employment in medical & diagnostic laboratories, medical device & biotech/pharmaceutical industries and research. Our unique industry-informed curriculum provides students with extensive exposure to medical laboratory technology, modern biotechnology, and medical lab/industrial training opportunities through our strategic partnership with the healthcare and medical laboratory sectors as well as biotech & pharmaceutical industries.
Admission Arrangements
JUPAS applicants will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Students will enter a major (current major options: Biological Sciences; Biomedical Sciences) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.
# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses
The Biomedical Sciences major emphasizes the integration of basic fundamental knowledge in biomedical sciences with investigative skills and state-of-the-art technologies to enable students to understand the causes and diagnoses and treatments of human disorders and diseases. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for employment in medical & diagnostic laboratories, medical device & biotech/pharmaceutical industries and research. Our unique industry-informed curriculum provides students with extensive exposure to medical laboratory technology, modern biotechnology, and medical lab/industrial training opportunities through our strategic partnership with the healthcare and medical laboratory sectors as well as biotech & pharmaceutical industries.
Admission Arrangements
JUPAS applicants will be considered for admission to first-year studies at the Department of Biomedical Sciences. Students will enter a major (current major options: Biological Sciences; Biomedical Sciences) after one year of study. The top 40% of students# will have a free choice of majors offered by the Department. The other 60% of students will be allocated a major within the Department, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual majors.
# based on CGPA with no failed grades and completion of at least 30 credit units including College/Department required courses
Remarks:
# Indicative intake quotas for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions, subject to change.
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Useful Links:
Useful Information for JUPAS Applicants
Assessment of Applications
Flexible Admission Arrangement for JUPAS Applicants
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Tiger Programme
JUPAS Admissions Score Reference
Programme Website
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 |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACCOUNTING) | 3 |
| BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STUDIES (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
Notes for Elective Subject(s):
- Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and Category C other language subjects (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- "Attained with Distinction II" in the following Applied Learning subject may be accepted as one elective subject for JS1805:
- Medical Laboratory Science
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS | 3 |
Notes:
- Liberal Studies would be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Unspecified electives may include Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) (except for JS1801) and Category C other language subjects (at grade E or above) (except for JS1200, JS1201, JS1217, JS1801, JS1805, JS1806 and JS1807). If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
- Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are not counted as elective subjects, except for JS1041, JS1042, JS1043, JS1044, JS1805, JS1806 and JS1807.
- Please refer to the minimum entrance requirements webpage for details.
- Flexible Admission Arrangement: JUPAS applicants who marginally fail to meet the requirement for programme admission in one core subject may still have the opportunity to gain admission if they have good HKDSE results. For details, click here.
Remarks:
- For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
CityU accepts repeat results and will use the best results in assessing whether applicants fulfil the entrance requirements and to calculate admission scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 160 | 244 | 392 | 465 | 332 | 1593 |
| 2022 | 164 | 258 | 426 | 522 | 359 | 1729 |
| 2021 | 144 | 216 | 378 | 418 | 303 | 1459 |
| 2020 | 181 | 267 | 384 | 513 | 345 | 1690 |
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 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| 2022 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 30 |
| 2021 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 27 |
| 2020 | 21 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
Footnote(s)
The information provided is subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.
The information provided is subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.