Biotechnology

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 5.38 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 17.9 k / Year(s) Deadline: Nov 15, 2024
56 place StudyQA ranking:2190 Duration:4 years

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Biotechnology involves application of Life Science to commercial outcomes and problems in health, medical diagnostics, agriculture and the environment. The Biotechnology field is well established as reflected by the global occurrence of relevant undergraduate programs. The BIOT program in LIFS will provide students a sound theoretical training in the necessary aspects of Life Science (biochemistry, cell biology and genetics) but will also emphasise practical realities crucial for biotech product development. The latter aspect defines the BIOT program and will be delivered via a dedicated core curriculum, followed by a large number of specialised electives. Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field and there are ample career opportunities in both the commercial and public sectors at different levels (research, technical, business and management) and in a variety of fields (pharmaceutical, medical, agricultural and educational). BIOT graduates will also be well prepared to pursue post-graduate research studies.

Required Course(s)

  • Laboratory for General Biology I 
  • Laboratory for General Biology II
  • Cell Biology
  • Introduction to Biotechnology 
  • Plant Biology
  • Biochemistry I 
  • Microbiology
  • Biotechnological Application of Recombinant DNA Techniques
  • General Genetics 
  • Principles of Recombinant DNA Technology
  • Plant Biotechnology 
  • Concepts and Issues in Contemporary Biotechnology 
  • Aquaculture Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology Project Research
  • General Chemistry
  • Laboratory for General Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Analytical Chemistry 
  • Fundamental Organic Chemistry Laboratory
  • Fundamental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
  • Biotechnology and Its Business Opportunities
  • Laboratory Report Writing for Biotechnology Students
  • English for Biotechnology Capstone Projects

Elective(s) 

  • Environmental Science
  • Modern Approaches to Biochemical and Cell Biological Research
  • Biodiversity
  • Cell Biology Laboratory
  • Plant Biology Laboratory 
  • Biochemistry Laboratory 
  • Biochemical Laboratory Techniques 
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology 
  • Animal Physiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Animal Physiology Laboratory
  • Microbiology Laboratory 
  • Cancer Biology
  • Human Genetics and Personalized Medicine
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Structure and Function of Proteins 
  • Biochemistry of Nutrition 
  • Bioinformatics
  • Advanced Topics in Biotechnology 
  • Biochemistry of Diseases 
  • Epigenetics and Chromosome Biology
  • Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology Project Research
  • Principles and Application in Biotechnology 
  • Biomarkers and Medical Devices
  • Biodesign: A Taste of Solving Real-Life Healthcare Problems 
  • Technologies and World Health
  • Process Principles and Engineering Economics 
  • Bioproducts and Processing
  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

Requirements

  • Attestat o Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii: Overall average of 4.5 or above (5-point scale) and
  • Pass in the Unified State Examination (EGE)
  • One Senior Level subject from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Overall Band: 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80, TOEFL PBT 550
  • Scanned copy* of you identity document (HK ID/passport/other travel document, and documents issued by the HK Immigration Dept)
  • Personal statement
  • High school transcript from Grade 10 onwards
  • Certificates of public examinations, including proof of English language proficiency
  • Degree certificates and official transcripts
  • Certificates and awards 
  • Contact info of your academic referee

Scholarships 

  • University Admission Scholarship Scheme for IB Diploma Holders
  • Scholarship Scheme for International/Asian Olympiad Gold Medalists
  • University Admission Scholarship Scheme for Non-local Students 
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