Sept 2025 Entry
4 years
To graduate from the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, students must have accumulated at least 121 credits (for Biomedical Engineering stream or Biomedical Engineering with Sports Science and Technology stream* students) or 131 credits (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) plus 5 Industrial Centre training credits and 4 (for Biomedical Engineering stream or Biomedical Engineering with Sports Science and Technology stream* students) or 8 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) Work-Integrated Education training credits.
* (Pending Approval)
- The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
- Students will be awarded the following degree upon successful completion of the graduation requirements:
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering
- The option of enrolling in one of the following secondary majors is available to students in the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering programme. Admission to a secondary major is on a competitive basis and subject to different credit requirements for graduation. Please refer to the “Secondary Major Details” section for more information.
- Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
- Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
What's New
Biomedical engineering is recognised worldwide as one of the fastest growing areas of innovation. It covers a wide spectrum of applications, such as devices used by health professionals for diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative purposes; implants designed to monitor and maintain patients' health; prostheses, orthoses and assistive devices to facilitate the daily activities of people with special needs; and healthcare products and exercise equipment to promote general health.
This developing global field requires professionals who understand both the health issues that motivate the development of these technologies and the engineering solutions that they offer. It needs individuals with a solid foundation in both health sciences and engineering technologies.
Our BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering curriculum prepares students to take on challenging careers in this field. They have opportunities to take courses in both life sciences and engineering and to integrate these concepts into interdisciplinary applications that improve human health.
In addition to building foundational knowledge through on-campus classes, students engage in practical learning through an industrial internship/clinical attachment (a 280-hour industrial internship for BME stream or BME with SST* students and a 560-hour clinical attachment for BME with P&O stream students). These internships/attachments offer good opportunities for students to put what they have learned into practice and to accumulate work experience. The internships/attachments occur in industry settings and hospitals, and some of our students participate in overseas placements (e.g. in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Japan, Singapore, the UK and the USA).
* (Pending Approval)
Exchange opportunities are available with our overseas partner institutes:
- Jonkoping University, Sweden (https://ju.se/en/study-at-ju/our-programmes/bachelor-programmes/prosthetics-and-orthotics.html);
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland (www.metropolia.fi/en/academics/degree-programmes-in-finnish/prosthetics-and-orthotics);
- University of Pennsylvania, USA (www.seas.upenn.edu/be);
- University of Strathclyde, UK (www.strath.ac.uk/engineering/biomedicalengineering/); and
- Washington University, St Louis, USA (bme.wustl.edu). (subject to confirmation)
Students also have opportunities to join Faculty-level and University-level exchange programmes.
All admitted students embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of Year 1, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty of Engineering. Those who wish to switch can choose their preferred departmental scheme/programme through a ranking assessment.
Students who are admitted to the Faculty-based BEng (Hons)/BSc (Hons) Broad Discipline Scheme in Engineering (JUPAS Code: JS3005) and wish to join the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering programme from Year 2 are strongly advised to complete the courses Human Physiology (ABCT2333) and Human Pathophysiology (ABCT2334) in Year 1.
Professional Recognition
The BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.
Students who complete the Prosthetics or Orthotics courses offered in the programme are eligible to sit the certification examination of the Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists (HKSCPO). The programme has been accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics as a Category I professional programme.
Career Prospects
Professional Engineering Practice
- Graduates working in the medical device industry, hospitals, government departments, medical device regulatory firms or other biomedical institutions can apply their knowledge of various dimensions of biomedical engineering, such as clinical engineering, entrepreneurship, quality assurance and regulatory affairs, sales and marketing and service engineering.
- With the emerging interest of the Hong Kong and Chinese governments and private sports companies in investing in research, innovation, design and manufacturing in the field of sports products, our graduates will have ample opportunities to develop their careers in the sports industry. Graduates can apply their knowledge of sports science and technology and work in sports product industrial settings as sports product engineers, sports product testing engineers, technical sales managers and more to develop or promote innovative sports products that enhance users' sports experience.
Professional Sports Training and Analytics
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Graduates will also be equipped to work as sports biomechanists, sports physiologists or sports performance/data analysts in elite or professional sports settings to enhance sports performance and management at the individual and/or team levels.
Professional Clinical Practice
- Graduates can find work in hospitals and other healthcare settings in roles such as prosthetics and orthotics service providers, clinical and rehabilitation engineers, hospital scientific officers and healthcare product customer service providers.
Basic and Applied Research in Engineering, Biology or Medicine
- Graduates can conduct basic and applied research in universities, hospitals and industry settings.
- The curriculum includes both academic study and practical training in biomedical engineering.
- All admitted students embark on a Common Year 1 curriculum within the Faculty of Engineering, which provides them with foundational knowledge of engineering technology.
- Year 2 subjects further establish students’ fundamental knowledge of biomedical engineering. Subjects cover crucial topics such as bioelectronics, biomechanics and computer programming. The Scheme offers three specialized streams starting from Year 2:
- Biomedical Engineering (BME)
- Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics (BME with P&O)
- Biomedical Engineering with Sports Science and Technology (BME with SST) *
Students can apply to the stream that best aligns with their interests and strengths. This flexibility empowers students to develop expertise in the specific areas of biomedical engineering that most inspire them.
- Year 3 subjects further strengthen students’ knowledge of biomedical engineering. Students gain the opportunity to combine biomedical and engineering concepts while developing critical inquiry and thinking skills. A unique feature of our scheme is the two-semester "Biomedical Engineering Innovation for the Community" subject in Year 3. This gives students the chance to build innovative healthcare or exercise device prototypes for those in need. Starting in Year 3, students can select elective subjects according to their chosen stream. Additionally, biomedical engineering internships or clinical attachments are arranged during the summer semester, broadening students' real-world experience in the field.
- Year 4 subjects give students the opportunity to synthesise their learning, solve complex problems and prepare for the next step – whether launching their biomedical engineering careers or pursuing further education. Students select elective subjects and a Capstone Project aligned with their chosen stream.
* (Pending Approval)
Information on the courses offered can be found here.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biomedical Engineering
Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above can be considered for enrolment in the following secondary majors:
- Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
- Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
Features
- Artificial intelligence and data analytics (AIDA) are prevailing technologies in various disciplines, including biomedical engineering. The Secondary Major in AIDA aims to develop students’ holistic understanding of AIDA’s growing role in healthcare. Students explore how AIDA strategies can be successfully deployed in the engineering and healthcare sectors and understand the potential for AIDA to transform healthcare, from disease diagnosis to hospital optimisation.
- Innovation and entrepreneurship are required to move healthcare forward, and rapid technological improvements are impacting health and longevity. The Secondary Major in IE aims to develop in students a spirit and mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship, whether applied to the commercialisation of healthcare technologies or to problem-solving in general. Students acquire knowledge and techniques critical to analysing, planning and implementing financially viable and technically feasible innovations. They also gain hands-on experience of innovative and entrepreneurial activities.
Remarks
The department offering the secondary major may set a quota and admission requirements additional to the above GPA requirement. Students must apply to and obtain approval from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, not later than the commencement of the second year of study, to be admitted to a secondary major.
To graduate from the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering, students must have accumulated at least 121 credits (for Biomedical Engineering stream or Biomedical Engineering with Sports Science and Technology stream* students) or 131 credits (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) plus 5 Industrial Centre training credits and 4 (for Biomedical Engineering stream or Biomedical Engineering with Sports Science and Technology stream* students) or 8 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) Work-Integrated Education training credits.
* (Pending Approval)
Dr. Hin Chung LAU
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for international applicants.
Other Information
- Applicants attaining good results in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Physics) are preferred.
For further information, please contact:
The General Office (tel.: 3400 8577; email: bme.info@polyu.edu.hk).
The Biomedical Engineering programme offered at PolyU prepares students for numerous career opportunities. Studying multiple disciplines provides knowledge, practical training and experiences that give students the tools necessary to thrive in the future.
There are many opportunities to assist professors in their projects. During my first year of study, I had the opportunity to co-author a paper on individuals with unilateral transfemoral amputation with Dr Kobayashi from PolyU, a PhD student, and Dr Hobara and his team from Japan. PolyU also funds an initiative called the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme, under which my friends and I proposed a project to create a novel ankle–foot orthosis. The project was approved and we were provided with adequate funding, as well as a scholarship that could be used to meet our personal needs. We hope to produce a successful product by the end of our funding period next year.
Hong Kong is a vibrant city filled with opportunities and fun activities. My classmates are extremely friendly and I have made many friends from diverse backgrounds. I hope to meet you too at PolyU!
PolyU's Biomedical Engineering (BME) programme is ideal for students who are looking for interdisciplinary knowledge and a flexible career path. With courses in a range of disciplines, students are able to explore innovative ways to apply their knowledge in the fields of medicine and healthcare.
Throughout my studies, I have been given many opportunities to test my ideas and flex my brain, ranging from freshman projects to sophomore R&D projects. The hands-on projects have given me a better understanding of the technical and nontechnical aspects of implementing an idea. If you are not satisfied with the mandatory projects, BME is always excited to see its students step outside their comfort zones and participate in co-curricular activities. For example, I joined Dr Wen’s laboratory last year as a student assistant and translated my work into a project for a start-up company founded by a graduate of PolyU BME (Toby Li). I am even planning to develop this work into my Capstone Project in the coming year!
PolyU also encourages students to develop healthy habits and to become well-rounded individuals with integrity. I was selected as a member of the university’s men’s tennis team 3 years ago, in my freshman year. Training and competition events continue to be part of my university experience, and I am blessed to have such wonderful teammates and coaches as part of my university life.
The structure of courses offered by PolyU's Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) creates a pleasant rhythm. My studies started with taking preassigned courses such as mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and academic writing, which built a knowledge foundation for later BME courses. As a senior, I could freely choose professional elective courses on topics such as biomaterials and biosensors based on my interests and future career directions.
Studying here was relaxing and motivating, as BME provided us with opportunities to learn through practice and always motivated us to learn. We made frequent field visits to hospitals, closely examined medical devices, and even had the chance to work in a research laboratory. My experience as a part-time research assistant was rewarding; it trained my critical thinking skills and prepared me for postgraduate study. The department also offers plentiful internship opportunities and exchanges to top universities overseas.
PolyU also provides platforms for all-round development. There are various extracurricular activities and social events on and off campus. I provided land survey services in Taiwan, participated in voluntary teaching in Hainan and contributed to several student societies and mental healthcare projects. These experiences helped me to develop and enhance my leadership and interpersonal skills.
During my four years at PolyU BME, I developed both academically and non-academically and became well prepared for my future career.
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To evaluate applicant's potential and interest in the scheme, and to observe student's communication skills, logical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
15 minutes
Suitable applicants will be invited for interview.
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To evaluate applicants' potential and interest in the scheme and to observe their communication skills, logical thinking and interpersonal skills.
15 minutes
Selected applicants will be invited for interview.
