Overview

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a dynamic, interdisciplinary, and rapidly advancing profession that addresses the technological needs of healthcare and related areas. With an ageing world population, especially in Hong Kong and China, and rising demand for better disease treatments, emerging health concerns associated with modern living styles, and continuous expansion of new medical technologies, BME professionals have promising career prospects in hospitals, R&D of healthcare technology, medical device manufacturing and sales, and service management.

Programme Information

This programme offers courses that cover a range of essential topics within BME, including biochemical technology, medical imaging, bioinformatics, biomechanics, bionanotechnology, rehabilitation, prosthetics, medical instrumentation, and medical device regulatory affairs. The programme is administered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering, which is the first BME department established in Hong Kong, and is taught by faculty members from the Faculty of Medicine, School of Life Sciences, and Faculty of Engineering. Students are exposed to the latest technical content by practicing specialists.

Mission

The mission of the programme is to be the premier source of well-educated biomedical engineers in the broad fields of medical devices, biosensors, bioinformatics, biomaterials, and medical biotechnologies, and to nurture future leaders in the field of biomedical engineering.

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is English.

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to obtain a total of 30 units with all in pass grades for graduation. The requirements include:

• Required courses: 6 units (BMEG 5710 and BMEG 5720)
• Elective courses: 24 units Students may take all 10 taught courses or 8 taught courses + MSc Project.

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum structure includes:

Required Courses

• BMEG 5710: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (3 units)
• BMEG 5720: Basic Biomedical Science (3 units)

Elective Courses

• BMEG 5530: Tissue Engineering (3 units)
• BMEG 5540: BioMEMS and Biophotonics (3 units)
• BMEG 5730: Medical Devices and Sensor Networks (3 units)
• BMEG 5750: Medical Robotics (3 units)
• BMEG 5760: Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology (3 units)
• BMEG 5790: Bioinformatics (3 units)
• BMEG 5820: Virtual Medicine and Computer Aided Surgery (3 units)
• BMEG 5830: Medical Imaging (3 units)
• BMEG 5840: Biomedical Engineering Laboratories (3 units)
• BMEG 5850: Medical Device Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property (3 units)
• BMEG 5860: E-Health Technologies (3 units)
• BMEG 5870: Golden Age Opportunities and Sustainable Smart Ageing (3 units)
• BMEG 5920: MSc Project I (6 units)
• BMEG 5930: MSc Project II (6 units)

Study Mode

The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers both part-time and full-time mode study on the Master of Science Programme in Biomedical Engineering.

Full-Time Mode Study

• Normative Study Period: 1 year
• Maximum Study Period: 3 years
• Tuition Fee: HK$240,000 (by 2 installments) for the whole programme, HK$8,000 per unit

Part-Time Mode Study

• Normative Study Period: 3 years
• Maximum Study Period: 4 years
• Tuition Fee: HK$240,000 (by 5 installments) for the whole programme, HK$8,000 per unit

Project Award Scheme

The following awards will be offered to students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in research and development activities:

• Project Excellence Award: HK$18,000
• Research Excellence Award: HK$10,000
• International Conference Scholarship: HK$5,000

Entry Requirement

1. Qualifications for Admission:

• Graduated from a recognized university and obtained a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engineering, Science, or Medical discipline, normally with honours not lower than Second Class
• Graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a Bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B" in undergraduate courses
• Completed a course of study in tertiary educational institutes and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree (not lower than Second Class or equivalent)
• Graduated with a first degree in other fields (with honours not lower than Second Class or equivalent) but having extensive biomedical engineering-related content

2. Additional Entry Requirements:

• All applicants should fulfill the General Qualifications for Admission and the English Language Proficiency Requirement prescribed by the Graduate School

Application Procedure

• Normally starts in September and ends in April every academic year
• Applications will be processed on a rolling basis according to the deadline until all places have been filled
• Early application is strongly recommended
• Application Deadline:
  • 1st round: 15 November, 2025
  • 2nd round: 17 January, 2026
  • Last round: 30 April, 2026 (subject to availability of places)

Teaching Timetable

Teaching Terms

• 1st Term: September 1, 2025 (Mon) – December 20, 2025 (Sat)
  • BMEG 5540 BioMEMS and Biophotonics
  • BMEG 5710 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
  • BMEG 5720 Basic Biomedical Science
  • BMEG 5820 Virtual Medicine and Computer Aided Surgery
  • BMEG 5830 Medical Imaging
  • BMEG 5860 E-Health Technologies
  • BMEG 5920 MSc Project I
• 2nd Term: January 5, 2026 (Mon) – May 9, 2026 (Sat)
  • BMEG 5530 Tissue Engineering
  • BMEG 5730 Medical Devices and Sensor Networks
  • BMEG 5750 Medical Robotics
  • BMEG 5760 Bioelectronics and Bio-Nanotechnology
  • BMEG 5790 Bioinformatics
  • BMEG 5840 Biomedical Engineering Laboratories
  • BMEG 5850 Medical Device Regulatory Affairs and Intellectual Property
  • BMEG 5930 MSc Project II
• Summer Term: May 11, 2026 (Mon) – June 27, 2026 (Sat)
  • BMEG 5870 Golden Age Opportunities and Sustainable Smart Ageing

Scholarship

Scholarship(s) are awarded to BME M.Sc. graduates every year. Regulations governing the award of scholarships are as follows:

• Scholarship(s) will be awarded to BME M.Sc. graduates who are on the Dean’s List upon graduation
• The amount of each scholarship is HK$5,000

General Information

• No face-to-face class will be held on any public holidays and if typhoon signal No. 8 or black rainstorm warning is hoisted
• Suspension of face-to-face classes and examination arrangements will be made according to the typhoon signal and rainstorm warning
• Students are advised to take shelter in a safe place until the weather and traffic conditions have improved.