入學年份 Sept 2025
課程編號 12451-SY
學制 Full-time
正常修讀年期
2 years
名額上限 25 senior year places (Subject to approval)
資助類型 Government-Funded
畢業的學分要求 60 (minimum)
課程主任
Dr Chartia CheungBSc, MPhil, PhD
備註
- The credit requirements of this programme are indicative only and subject to review.
- The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualification of individual AD/HD admittees.
宗旨及特色
Programme Aims
The programme aims to produce competent professionals in biotechnology to meet the needs of biotechnology-related sectors in Hong Kong, China and the world.
In this programme, students gain a thorough understanding of the principles, concepts and applications of biotechnology. Through learning the principles of modern biotechnology, students develop analytical, creative and problem-solving abilities. Graduates from the programme are well prepared for careers in the rapidly expanding bioscience/biotechnology industries in Hong Kong, the region and around the world. They can also pursue further studies in postgraduate programmes locally or overseas.
Characteristics
- The first international degree programme accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), a recognized professional body that acknowledges a degree achieving academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights the degree that educates the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.
- This programme focuses on the integration of theories and practical skills, culminated in an individual in-depth scientific investigation in the final year.
- Students develop both local and global perspectives through practicing in relevant local and international biotech companies, research centres, commercial organisations and clinical laboratories.
Scholarships
Two one-off entry scholarships of HK$10,000 each will be granted to students admitted into the Senior Year places of the programme who graduated from an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with a graduation/award GPA of 3.60 or above (or equivalent). Students’ performance in the admission interview will be taken into consideration.
The recipients must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the first semester of study and are not allowed to concurrently hold more than one Entry Scholarship awarded by the Department.
PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute / disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
Enquiry
Ms Candy Leung
- Y828
- 3400 8690
- candy.cy.leung@polyu.edu.hk