Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biology

- Biotechnology Concentration
 

應用生物學理學士(榮譽)

- 生物科技專修
 

Year 3 Entry – Post-Secondary

Programme Code
Non-JUPAS: *BSC AP BIOL BIOTECH STD

Duration of Study
2 Years

Mode of Study
Full Time

Class Start Date
September 2026

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Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction for classroom teaching (in all forms) at HKBU is English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.

Fund Type
Government Funded

Credits Required for Graduation
128

 
Biology is the study of living things and their vital processes, where at HKBU the academic staff teaching the programmes have a diverse range of expertise, supported by access to a wide range of state-of-the-art research facilities. Currently, students can choose either Biotechnology or Environmental Science as their major within the programme.

Students will develop an understanding of the theories of biology as well as biotechnology applications by taking courses in the fields of cellular/ molecular/ developmental biology, organismal biology, genetics, molecular biotechnology, and other biological fields. Various laboratory courses are provided to equip students with technical skills for biological and biomedical research and biotechnology industry.

Students can join the Student Exchange Programme and study outside of Hong Kong for one semester or one academic year, with numerous exchange partners located throughout the world.  Moreover, Summer Internship Programme was offered with different agencies such as Ocean Park Conservation Foundation Hong Kong, World Green Organisation, WELLAB Ltd, SUEZ NWS Holdings Ltd / Oscar Bioenergy, Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre Certification Ltd. Department’s overseas summer exchange programme are perfect platforms for students’ exploration on nature and getting relevant hands-on research and working experience.

Many of our graduates gain employment after graduation in a range of fields such as biotechnology, biomedical science, environmental technology and management, ecosystem, conservation management, as well as food and environmental hygiene.

The Department also offers opportunities for postgraduate study at MSc, MPhil and PhD level for graduates who have interest in further study.

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Faculty of Science

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