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We are a multi-disciplinary department that brought together the expertises in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering and food science. Our programmes emphasize both theories and applications to groom competent graduates.

Under scheme-based admission, students first follow a common core curriculum with broad-based training in Chemistry and Biology, and enjoy approximately a year to identify their areas of interest and career aspirations before choosing their preferred Major programme.

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Overseas Exchange Opportunities

We offer exchange and summer research internships at renowned institutions overseas

(HKPFS) 2023/24

The scheme is offered by the Research Grants Council (RGC) of Hong Kong which aims at attracting the best and brightest students in the world to pursue their PhD programmes in Hong Kong's institutions.

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

(HKPFS) 2023/24

News

Prof. Wing-tak Wong appointed as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification

Dr Chua and Dr Fang

Research Impact of Dr Chua Song-lin and Dr James Fang: Microbial Solution for Microplastic Pollution

Research Impact

Dr MA Cong

Interview with Dr MA Cong on his research development of a new class of antibiotic candidates for fighting against superbugs

Interview

Croucher Innovation Award 2021

Dr Franco King-chi Leung, Assistant Professor of ABCT, receives the Croucher Innovation Award 2021 in recognition of his outstanding achievements in supramolecular and material science research.

Awards

Croucher Innovation Award 2021

The mission of ABCT is to develop cutting edge research, professional training, and industrial partnership.

Head of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT)

Prof. Chow Ming-cheung, Larry