Program Overview

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being is a transdisciplinary programme that equips students with the necessary skill-set to apply and integrate technologies with their domain knowledge in health and wellness. Graduates will be technologically competent, entrepreneurial, and adventurous, able to identify problems and use cutting-edge health and social technologies to meet the emerging needs in societies.

Programme Structure

The programme consists of two concentrations:

• Health and Social Wellness Concentration: Students may choose courses in social identity & health cultures, health planning and communication, smart cities for healthy living, and innovative solutions for social enhancement.
• Health Technology and Informatics Concentration: Students may take courses in the health management system, biotechnology, smart living technology, and healthcare intelligence.

Unique Features

Both concentrations adopt an integrative curriculum covering a range of coherent topics. Teaching is informed by cutting-edge research, particularly in HKBU's Interdisciplinary Research Clusters of Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence and Health & Drug Discovery. Various pedagogies are adopted, such as research-led learning, problem-based and solution-driven learning, service-learning, and guided study as directed by academic advisors.

Student Learning Experiences

Students work closely in teams alongside professors, professionals, and students to provide solutions to real-life issues in health and wellness. They also undergo multiple experiential learning activities in and outside Hong Kong.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Health and Social Wellness Concentration can find positions in corporate health and wellness teams, publishing industry, family health, or work as health or wellness coach/consultant. Those of the Health Technology and Informatics Concentration may work as health informatics specialists, data-based medical diagnosticians, or health data or social impact analysts.

Admission Requirements

HKDSE

• JUPAS - General Entrance Requirements
• Programme Entrance Requirements
• Programme Requirements
• HKDSE Core Subject(s)
  • CHINESE LANGUAGE: 3
  • ENGLISH LANGUAGE: 3
  • CITIZENSIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: Attained
  • MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART: 2
• Elective Subject(s)
  • ANY 2 SUBJECTS: 3
  • Notes for elective subjects:
    1. One of the electives must be any Category A subjects (excluding Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2));
    2. The other elective can be any of the following subjects: a. Category A subjects (including Extended Part of Mathematics (Module 1 or Module 2)); b. Category B (Applied Learning) subjects with "Attained with Distinction (I)" or above; c. Category C (Other Language) subjects.
• Remarks on other requirements: High choice banding in JUPAS application is preferred.

International Qualifications

• International Qualifications - General Entrance Requirements

Post-Secondary Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Qualifications - General Entrance Requirements

Mainland JEE

• 中国内地应届高考生入学 - 一般入学要求

Programme Details

• Programme Code: JUPAS: JS2940, Non-JUPAS: BSSC/BSC INNO HSWB
• Duration of Study: 4 Years
• Mode of Study: Full Time
• Class Start Date: September 2026
• Medium of Instruction: English, except for those courses that are granted exemption.
• Fund Type: Government Funded
• First Year Intake Number: 35
• Credits Required for Graduation: 128