StudyQA — Bachelor: Applied Biology with Biotechnology

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In this programme, students gain a thorough understanding of the principles, concepts and applications of biotechnology. Attention is paid to the relevance of biotechnology to our daily lives and to the needs of Hong Kong and the world.

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 bioscience/biotechnology industries in Hong Kong, the region and around the world. They can also pursue further studies in postgraduate programmes locally or overseas.

This programme integrates theory and practice, and culminates in an individual in-depth scientific investigation in the final year.

Students develop both local and global perspectives and have the opportunity to practise in relevant industries, research centres and commercial organizations.

Compulsory Core Subjects

Cell Biology
General Microbiology Laboratory
Human Physiology
General Microbiology
Genetics
Fundamental Biochemistry
Metabolism
Perspectives in Biotechnology
Environmental Science
DNA Technology
Biochemical Techniques
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Microbial Biotechnology
Professionalism in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology
Organic Chemistry
Bioprocess Engineering Principles
Project

Students are required to take the following as core compulsory subjects:

Elementary Calculus
Introduction to Statistics
Fundamentals of Chinese Communication
English for University Studies
English for Technical Writing
General Studies I
General Studies II

Students are required to opt for 3 to 6 credits from the following subjects:

Fundamentals of Programming
Introduction to Economics
Microbial Biotechnology
Management and Organization
Marketing Channel Management
Internet Marketing

Elective Subjects

General Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry I
Analytical Chemistry II
Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory
Chemical and Bioprocess Technology
Principles of Nutrition
Food Chemistry
Food Microbiology
Development and Commercialization of Biotechnology Products
Experimental Approach to Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Protein Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Immunobiology
Bioinformatics
Selected Topics in Cell & Molecular Biology
Environmental Biotechnology
Pollution Control & Environmental Analysis
Life Cycle Nutrition
Principles of Quality Assurance / Quality & Food Safety Management
Food Processing Technology
Food Technology Laboratory
Medicinal Chemistry

Requirements

Application fee HK$450
GCE A-level / International A-level
International Baccalaureate (IB)
A minimum score of 24 with at least grade 4 in 2 Higher Level subjects
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test;
OR
An overall Band Score of 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Applicants attaining good results in science subjects (biology, chemistry and/or physics) are preferred.