Joint Program

BSc in Biotechnology and Business

Award

Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5811 BSc in Biotechnology and Business

Application Choice(s)

(for international qualifications)

BSc in Biotechnology and Business

Students who have developed clear interests in this program may apply and be admitted directly to this program.

Science (Group B)

Science (Group B) program is a School-based program for students who are 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 and Business as their major.

Business and Management

Students admitted into the Business and Management program can opt to declare Biotechnology and Business as their major after completing the first year of study.

Overview

The Biotechnology and Business Program (BIBU) is jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management. It aims to groom students with a hybrid interest in both biotechnology applications and business operations. It offers students a broad-based learning experience that encompasses essential life science and biotechnology knowledge, as well as complementary business know-how, including accounting, finance, economics, marketing, operations management. It also enhances students’ creative and critical thinking abilities while helping them develop a global outlook on biotechnology development and applications, thereby laying a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to develop, manage, and market biotechnology initiatives.

Rankings:
#34 in Business and Management Studies (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#85 in Natural Science (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

Career Prospects

The holistic BIBU experience prepares students to excel in any career path they aspire to pursue. This program offers rigorous training in both biotechnology and business, which is designed to prepare students for successful leadership positions within the biotechnology industry. Potential employers include multinational pharmaceutical companies, vendors of biotechnology products/services, consulting firms focusing on the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries, etc. A wide range of career opportunities is available in both the private and public sectors.

Program Website

Brochure

JUPAS

International Qualifications

Other Qualifications