BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering with Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| Programme Code | : | 47401-XIE |
| Credit Required for Graduation | : | Minimum 146 credits (141 academic credits + 5 training credits) for the 2025 cohort and onwards |
| Professional Recognition | : | Yes |
| Programme Leader | : | Dr Hin-chung LAU |
| Enquiries | : | BME General Office (Room ST415)
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Programme Aims & Characteristics
Biomedical engineering is recognised around the world as one of the fastest growing areas of innovation. It covers a wide spectrum of applications, such as devices used by health professionals in their diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative practices; implants that are placed in patients for their health maintenance; prostheses, orthoses and assistive devices that are used by people with special needs to facilitate their daily activities; and healthcare products and exercise equipment for general health promotion.
This developing global field requires professionals who understand both the health issues that motivate 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 for such a challenging career. They have opportunities to take subjects in both life sciences and engineering and to integrate these concepts into interdisciplinary applications to improve human health.
This Secondary Major in IE programme aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to:
- Develop an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset in exploring a business solution;
- Critically assess business environments, as well as identify opportunities and innovative ideas with the support of professional-specific skills and knowledge;
- Demonstrate an understanding on the applications and implications of the latest technologies to inform or support entrepreneurship and innovation;
- Align the resources and interests of different stakeholders in the knowledge transfer process through effective communication;
- Identify and respond appropriately to ethical issues as they arise in different business settings
Professional Recognition
BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
To be eligible for a Secondary Major, you must have a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above at the time of application for Secondary Major enrolment.
The Secondary Major application period normally begins after the announcement of overall results for Semester Two of Year One. Your CGPA at the end of Semester Two of Year One will be used to determine your eligibility. If you are interested in pursuing a Secondary Major, please submit your application via eStudent > Application Forms > (AR164) Application for Major/Secondary Major/Double Major during the designated application period.
The curriculum structure of the Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is as follows:
| Subjects | Credits |
|---|---|
| Compulsory Subjects | |
| i) 5 core subjects | 15 |
|
ii) Discipline-specific Company Attachment
Students to take the "Company Attachment" subject offered by their Host Department |
6 |
| Sub-total | 21 |
| Elective Subjects | |
| iii) IE electives
6 credits in any areas of:
|
6 |
| iv) Discipline-specific electives
Students to take the Discipline-specific electives as prescribed by respective Block X offering Department |
6 |
| v) General electives
3 credits from "General electives" or "IE electives" or "Discipline-specific electives" |
3 |
| Sub-total | 15 |
| Total credits required | 36 |
(Credit Requirements: 36 credits, including at least 50% of the subjects should be at Level 3 or above.)
For further details of the programme requirements of the Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE), please refer to the PRD.
Credit requirement for the graduation of BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE):
| Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 78 academic credits |
| Free Elective Requirements | 6 academic credits |
| General University Requirements | 27 academic credits |
| IC Training Requirements | 5 training credits |
| Secondary Major Requirements | 36 academic credits (30 academic credits, a maximum of 6 credits for double-counted (i.e., BME31147 and BME34143)) |
| Healthy Lifestyle | Non-credit-bearing |
| Credit requirement for graduation | Minimum 146 credits (141 academic credits + 5 training credits) |
The suggested study pattern of the Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is as follows:
| Suggested Semester |
Subject | Credits | Compulsory/ Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 2 | |||
| 1 | Core subject I
|
3 | Compulsory |
| 2 | Core subject II
|
3 | Compulsory |
| 3 | Core subject III
|
3 | Compulsory |
| Year 3 | |||
| 1&2 | Discipline-specific Elective I | 3 | Compulsory |
| 1 | Core subject IV
|
3 | Compulsory |
| 2 | Core subject V
|
3 | Compulsory |
| 2 | Discipline-specific Elective II
|
3 | Compulsory |
| 3 | Discipline-specific Company Attachment
|
6 | Compulsory |
| Year 4 | |||
| 1 | General Elective | 3 | Elective |
| 1 | IE Elective I | 3 | Elective |
| 2 | IE Elective II | 3 | Elective |
| Year 2 to 4 | Total | 36 | |
