Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biomedical Engineering
Hung Hom, Hong Kong
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
HKD 145,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Programme Aims & Characteristics
Biomedical engineering is recognised around the world as one of the fastest-growing areas of innovation. It covers a wide spectrum of applications such as devices that are used by health professionals in their diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative practices; implants that are placed in patients for their health maintenance; prostheses, orthoses and assistive devices that are used by people with special needs to facilitate their daily activities; and healthcare products and exercise equipment for general health promotion.
This developing global field requires professionals who understand both the health issues that motivate these technologies and the engineering solutions that they offer. It needs individuals with a solid foundation in both health sciences and engineering technologies.
Our BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering programme prepares students for such a challenging career. They have opportunities to take subjects in both life sciences and engineering and to integrate these concepts in interdisciplinary applications to improve human health.
In addition to building on foundation knowledge through classes on campus, students also obtain practical learning through the industrial internship/clinical attachment (280 hours industrial internship for BME stream student and 560 hours clinical attachment for BME with P&O stream student). These internships/attachments offer good opportunities for students to put what they have learned into practice and accumulate work experience for their future careers. Internships/attachments take place in industries and hospitals, and some of our students can have overseas placements (eg. Canada, China, Czech Republic, Japan, Singapore, UK and USA).
Exchange opportunities are available with our overseas partner institutes
- Jonkoping University, Sweden
- Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, Finland
- University of Pennsylvania, USA
- University of Strathclyde, UK and
- Washington University in St Louis, USA
Curriculum
The programme includes both academic studies and practical training in biomedical engineering.
- Year 1 subjects such as Chemistry, Human Biology, Mathematics, and Physics provide students with foundation knowledge in engineering technology.
- Year 2 subjects further establish students' foundation knowledge in related engineering areas such as bioelectronics, biomechanics, and computer programming. The programme has two streams: Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics (BME with P&O). Each student can select one stream according to their interests and strengths. Indication of the stream will be requested at the end of Year 2.
- Year 3 subjects further strengthen students' knowledge of biomedical engineering, give them the opportunity to combine biomedical and engineering aspects and develop their ability in critical inquiry and thinking. One unique feature of our programme is that students take the subject Biomedical Engineering Research and Design Studies for four consecutive semesters in Year 2 and Year 3, which gives them the opportunity to build an innovative medical device prototype. Students can start to take BME and P&O Electives on different topics according to their streams.
- Year 4 includes advanced and applied biomedical engineering subjects and a Capstone Project. Students further take BME & P&O Electives according to their streams.
Biomedical engineering industrial internships/clinical attachments are arranged during the summer semester to broaden students' experience in the field.
Secondary Major Details
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biomedical Engineering
Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above can be considered for the enrollment of one of the below-mentioned Secondary Major:
- Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
- Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)
Features
Artificial intelligence and data analytics (AIDA) are the most prevailing technologies across various disciplines, Biomedical Engineering is no exception. The Secondary Major in AIDA aims to develop students’ holistic understanding of AIDA’s growing role in healthcare. Students will explore how AIDA strategies have been successfully deployed in the engineering and healthcare sectors, and understand the potential for AIDA to transform healthcare, from disease diagnosis to hospital optimisation.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is moving healthcare forward, and the rapid technological improvement is impacting health and longevity. The Secondary Major in IE aims to develop students’ spirit and mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship, whether it is applied to the commercialisation of healthcare technologies or to problem-solving in general. Students will acquire knowledge and techniques critical to the analysing, planning, and implementing of financially viable and technically feasible innovation and entrepreneurship. Students are provided with hands-on experience in innovative and entrepreneurial activities.
Remarks
The Secondary Major-offering Department may set a quota and additional admission requirements apart from the above GPA requirement. Students must apply to and obtain approval from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, not later than the commencement of the second year of study, to be admitted to the Secondary Major.
Career Opportunities
Professional Engineering Practice
Working in medical device industrial settings, hospitals, the government, medical device regulatory firms, or other biomedical institutions, graduates apply their knowledge in biomedical engineering. This includes clinical engineering, entrepreneurship, quality assurance and regulatory affairs, sales and marketing, and service engineering.
Professional Clinical Practice
Graduates work in hospitals and healthcare sectors, including prosthetists and orthotists, clinical and rehabilitation engineers and hospital scientific officers, and in healthcare product customer services.
Basic and Applied Research in Engineering, Biology, or Medicine
Graduates can conduct basic and applied research in universities, hospitals and industries.
Professional Recognition
The programme has been granted full accreditation by the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Students who complete the prosthetics or orthotics courses offered in the programme are eligible to sit the certification examination of the Hong Kong Society of Certified Prosthetist-Orthotists (HKSCPO). The programme has also been accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) as a Category I professional programme.