Overview

This Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics MSc programme from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a gateway for students to learn from our professors with diverse knowledge and research experience in the field gained from the top engineering institutions from around the world.

Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework, made up of at least 15 credits of foundation courses and 6 credits of elective courses. Students who do not possess a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering will be required to take at least 15 credits of foundation courses.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of this program, graduates may find jobs in local and regional industries in pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, and healthcare in general. Furthermore, the program stimulates curiosity and interest in emerging fields, which provides a foundation to continue with postgraduate programs or entrepreneurship.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Data Science in Bioengineering
Biomaterials Engineering
Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
Fundamentals and Applications of Sensing Technology in Healthcare
Bioimaging and Bio-signal Analysis
Synthetic Biology
Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Protein Engineering
Advanced Biochemical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging
Regulation, Ethics, Innovation, and Career Development in Biotechnology Industry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Health Informatics

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.

A bachelor’s degree with second class honors in Biomolecular Engineering, Health Informatics, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related area

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Tuition Fee

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International

184800 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 184800 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

184800 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 184800 HKD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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