• Departmental Scheme-based Admission

The following programmes are offered under this departmental scheme:

(1) BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology 
(2) BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology

All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.

Characteristics

• Our BSc (Hons) Scheme in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology offers a comprehensive and flexible education in the sciences. In the first year, students follow a common curriculum shared with students from other departments within the Faculty of Science, which ensures a broad and solid foundation in scientific principles. After the first year, students can choose to specialise in one of the two majors. Both majors provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in related industries. This scheme is designed to equip students with the expertise needed to meet future scientific challenges.

• The decision to admit a student to a Major will be made by the department in consideration of the student’s preference, GPA, and/or interview result. Students will be asked to rank their Major choices (in order of preference) during Semester 2 of Year One for the department’s consideration and approval.

• BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology (ABB) 
  Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes 
  This programme aims to produce competent professionals in biotechnology to meet the needs of related sectors in Hong Kong, the nation 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 global bioscience/biotechnology industry. They also have opportunities to pursue further study in postgraduate programmes locally or overseas. 
  
  Programme Characteristics 
  The ABB Programme is the first international degree programme accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), a recognised professional body that promotes and supports the advancement of skills and education in the biosciences.  Focusing on the application of biotechnology, the programme consists of core subjects including Human Physiology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biochemical Techniques, Molecular Biology, DNA Technology, Bioinformatics, and Immunotechnology & Recent Developments in Medical Biotechnology, as well as elective subjects, in which students can more deeply explore special topics such as Microbial Biotechnology, Metabolism and Diseases & Case Study in Biotechnology Companies.  This programme integrates theory and practice, culminating in an individual in-depth scientific investigation in the final year.  Students develop both local and global perspectives and have opportunities to experience practice in relevant industries, research centres and commercial organisations.

• BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology (CT) 
  Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes 
  As the most well established applied chemistry programme in Hong Kong, our BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology offers a broad and rigorous education in contemporary chemistry and training in laboratory practices. The programme emphasises the application of chemistry in technological innovation. Through this programme, students develop competence in problem-solving and communication, which are essential abilities for graduates to pursue careers in business and technical services in chemical and related industries. 
  
  Programme Characteristics 
  Focusing on the technological application of chemistry, this programme comprises core and elective subjects in chemical principles, applied/industrial chemistry and chemical process technology. 
  
  This is one of the most popular applied science programmes in Hong Kong, and it is designed to enhance graduates’ career prospects in the governmental, business and industrial sectors. 
  
  ​Elective Subjects include:

  • Advanced Analytical Techniques 

  • Medicinal Chemistry

  • Principles of Quality Assurance 

  • Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology
    
    ​​These subjects broaden and enrich students’ knowledge and skills, thus enhancing their career prospects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Our students gain further work experience through industrial visits and summer placements in local and overseas companies.​