Why PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sports Technology?
Get to know PolyU Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sports Technology
The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Sports Technology at PolyU traces its roots back to the “Biomedical Engineering Programme” within Jockey Club Rehabilitation Engineering Centre (JCREC) established in 1987. Formally established as the Department of Biomedical Engineering in 2012 and renamed in 2026 to embrace the fast-growing sports technology sector, it strives to innovate for the betterment of human health by providing a supportive and enriching education and research journey for aspiring students, researchers, and professionals in the field.
Why PolyU BEST?
Unique Features:
- The first Biomedical Engineering programme in Hong Kong, and the first accredited by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers
- BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering (BME) offers a strong integration of rehabilitation engineering and Prosthetics & Orthotics (P&O) elements, and is the only Bachelor’s programme in Hong Kong that offers comprehensive P&O related education and training
- The P&O Stream of BSc (Hons) in BME is accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics as Professional Prosthetist and Orthotist Training Programme
- BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and Technology (SST) is the first programme in Hong Kong that equips students with a strong foundation of sports science and technology knowledge in response to the rapidly expanding sports and health market
- Pursues diverse research areas at our Department
- Clinical and industrial partnerships, study tours, and various others enriching experiences for students to also broaden their horizons
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