Highlights
Tuition fee
7500 HKD/credit 225000 HKD / year
7500 HKD/credit 225000 HKD / year
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Tuition fee
7500 HKD/credit 225000 HKD / year
7500 HKD/credit 225000 HKD / year
Unknown
Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
Apply date
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Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Campus location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Biomedical Engineering programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic Universityadopts an interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning. Students from different disciplines are grouped and guided to work on assigned clinical problems, which ensures that our subjects are clinically relevant and technically practical and fosters team spirit.

Overview

The programme of Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering is an ideal choice for those who would like to pursue advanced education in biomedical engineering, rehabilitation engineering, and digital health, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills for healthcare.

This biomedical engineering award addresses the growing importance of the development of state-of-the-art medical devices, assistive, digital and other health technologies for affordable healthcare. It is designed for engineers, scientists and health professionals who are interested in the field of health technology. We provide students with a broad-based knowledge of advances in biomedical engineering, rehabilitation engineering and digital health, thus enhancing their ability to develop and apply technology in health and rehabilitation care.

Programme Aims

The programme aims:

  • to nurture professionals and specialists with professional competence, strategic thinking and lifelong learning capability in biomedical engineering field;
  • to provide students with modern engineering knowledge and advanced technology tools necessary for biomedical engineering practice;
  • to enable students with critical thinking and problem-solving skills in biomedical engineering field through a high quality education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Biosignal Processing
  • Biomaterials & Tissue Engineering
  • Biomedical Microdevices
  • Clinical Biomechanics
  • Nanobiotechnology
  • Rehabilitation Engineering
  • Intellectual Property, Standards & Regulations of Medical Devices
  • Molecular & Functional Imaging: From Body System to Molecules
  • Advanced Topics in Health Technology

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 30 months
    • Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
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80
IELTS
6

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Initial Registration Credits

  • 9 (Full-time)
  • 3 (Part-time)
For non-local students
  • 9 (Full-time)
  • 6 (Part-time)

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL® IBT
OR
80
IELTS
6

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in engineering or applied sciences; 
  • A degree in a healthcare discipline or a related field;
  • An equivalent qualification.
  • Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application. 
  • You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.
  • Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.
  • Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    225000 HKD / year
    ≈ 225000 HKD / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    225000 HKD / year
    ≈ 225000 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)
13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based

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Diamant Gerstein
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based

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Pinsky Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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European Commission
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based

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Shield Your Body
Location not available

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