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JS5220

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering 化學及生物工程學系

CBE

Short Description

The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) offers comprehensive 4-year full-time Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree programs with an interdisciplinary flavor.  The programs combines strong foundations in mathematics and science, engineering design principles and practical transferable skills needed to address real-world problems. The disciplines of chemical engineering, bioengineering, and energy and environmental engineering are instrumental to addressing many of the grand challenges of the 21st century, such as accessible and effective healthcare, clean energy and sustainable development.

Through a rigorous curriculum with both breadth and depth, hands-on learning opportunities such as industrial attachments and research, graduates will be well equipped with the necessary expertise and the versatility to thrive in diverse career paths in academia, industry, and beyond.

Students who enter HKUST through this Departmental choice may enroll in any of the following major programs:

  • BEng in Chemical Engineering
  • BEng in Bioengineering
  • BEng in Energy and Environmental Engineering

Program Highlights:

  • Interdisciplinary Training: Students are immersed in a curriculum that bridges multiple science and engineering disciplines, preparing them for a wide array of career paths and opportunities. Students trained in these programs are especially well-prepared for a R&D career owing to a strong foundation in the molecular sciences combined with the analytical and design skills of engineers.
  • Industrial Attachments: Internships and plant visits provide first-hand experience of the industry, and our unique co-op program offers a 6-month full-time industrial placement as a capstone experience within the 4-year study period, creating a seamless transition from academia to industry.

Experiential Learning and Research Opportunities: Students will conduct hands-on experiments in the state-of-the-art laboratories to reinforce their learning. Ample research opportunities spanning many exciting research fields, including some in top overseas universities, are available to our students. Emphasis on Data Science and Computational Thinking: Students will be trained in data science and computational thinking, as the modern disciplines of chemical and biological engineering demand. Courses dedicated to mathematical modeling, data analysis and machine learning are part of the curriculum.

Graduates are well-equipped for careers and professions in diverse industries, including:

  • Chemical processing and manufacturing
  • Advanced materials, molecular design and engineering
  • Pharmaceuticals, diagnostics and medical devices
  • Food, health products and cosmetics
  • Traditional and renewable energy generation and utilization
  • Waste management and environmental consultancy
  • Chemical and biological informatics and data analytics
  • Emerging technologies and more

Remarks:

For students who are interested to learn more about the new technologies may opt into the Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (AI), or Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts (DMCA) after Year 1. Students enrolled in an Extended Major will take extra credits in AI or DMCA in addition to their Major Program.  Students who are interested in the Extended Major in AI major may also choose the School-based program choice JS5282 ENGG+AI.

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 3
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 3
ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 3
Or
BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or COMBINED SCIENCE or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY 3
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 3
Notes:
  1. The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
  2. The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.

For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
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 SUBJECTSNote4 3
Or
ANY 1 SUBJECT 3
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 3
Notes: 
  1. Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement. 
  2. The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required. 
    "Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and the result(s) of Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation.
  3. The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
  4. Score 3 or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/ for the conversion of HKDSE level/grades to scores.

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

Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.

First Year Tuition Fee

HK$ 44,500

Contacts

Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering

Email: cbe@ust.hk

Tel: (852) 2358 7130

Footnote(s)
  1. As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.