School of Science

BSc in Biotechnology

Award

Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5103 Science (Group B)

Application Choice(s)

(for international qualifications)

Science (Group B)

Science (Group B) program is a School-based program for students who are primarily interested in Chemistry and Life Science.

In the first year of study, students will take the Science Foundation courses as well as some of the language, elective and/or general education courses. Upon completion of the first year, students can opt to declare Biotechnology as their major.

Overview

The Biotechnology (BIOT) program is designed to cover the research and development of biotechnology products and services, including medicines, cosmetics, health supplements and genetic diagnostics. The program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge of the latest biotechnological developments, with a particular focus on the applied aspects of life science. The curriculum also requires a basic understanding of concepts across various biological spectra including biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology and genetics.

BIOT students can choose one of two study tracks that have distinct strengths:

• Applied Bioscience Track

This track aims at enhancing students’ learning through a range of experiential learning or project-based courses. Students will be provided with ample opportunities to tackle real-world problems in biotechnology, formulate experimental plans, devise biotechnological solutions, and transfer practical knowledge to society.

• Entrepreneurship Track
This track aims at enhancing students’ vision and knowledge of entrepreneurship through various co-curricular activities. Students will be trained to formulate integrated commercial solutions to academic and real-world problems in biotechnology. Students will also be encouraged to enter internal and external entrepreneurial competitions and turn their ideas into commercial practice.

Ranking:
#85 in Natural Science (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Career Prospects

The Biotechnology major equips students with various basic and specific biotechnological knowledge to meet the growing demand in the markets of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, business and education. The underlying objective of the major is to provide a fresh supply of capable workforce to propel the local and regional biotechnology industry. Career opportunities are amply available in both the private and government sectors.

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