Applied Biology with Biotechnology

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.

Scholarships

• Entry Scholarships for Outstanding Admittees