Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biomedical Engineering is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with a solid foundation in both health sciences and engineering technologies. This developing global field requires professionals who understand both the health issues that motivate these technologies and the engineering solutions that they offer.

Program Details

• Program Code: JS3150
• Entry: September 2026
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 4 years
• Credit Required: Accumulation of at least 120 (for Biomedical Engineering stream students) or 124 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) credits plus 5 Industrial Centre training credits and 4 (for Biomedical Engineering stream students) or 8 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) Work-Integrated Education training credits for the award of BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering.
• Programme Intake: 371 (Combined intake for programmes JS3005, JS3140, JS3150, JS3160, JS3170, JS3180, JS3236, JS3237, and JS3741) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS)
• Fund Type: Government-Funded

Recognition and Prospects

Professional Recognition

• The BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering 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 BME with P&O stream of the programme has been accredited by the International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics (ISPO) as an ISPO-accredited Prosthetist and Orthotist training programme.

Career Prospects

• Professional Engineering Practice: Graduates can work in medical device industrial settings, hospitals, government departments, medical device regulatory firms, or other biomedical institutions.
• Professional Clinical Practice: Graduates can find work in hospitals and other healthcare settings in roles such as prosthetics and orthotics service providers, clinical and rehabilitation engineers, hospital scientific officers, and healthcare product customer service providers.
• Basic and Applied Research in Engineering, Biology, or Medicine: Graduates can conduct basic and applied research in universities, hospitals, and industry settings.

Curriculum

• The curriculum includes both academic studies and practical training in biomedical engineering.
• All admitted students will embark on a Common Year 1 curriculum within the Faculty of Engineering, which provides them with foundational knowledge of engineering technology.
• Year 2 subjects further establish students’ fundamental knowledge in biomedical engineering, covering crucial topics such as bioelectronics, biomechanics, and computer programming.
• The Scheme offers two specialized streams starting from Year 2: Biomedical Engineering (BME) and Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics (BME with P&O).
• Year 3 subjects further strengthen students’ knowledge of biomedical engineering, with opportunities to combine biomedical and engineering concepts and develop critical inquiry and thinking skills.
• Year 4 subjects provide students with the opportunity to synthesize their learning, solve complex problems, and prepare for the next step – whether that is launching their biomedical engineering careers or pursuing further education.

Secondary Major Details

• Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA): Develops students’ holistic understanding of AIDA’s growing role in healthcare.
• Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE): Develops students’ spirit and mindset of innovation and entrepreneurship, whether it is applied to the commercialization of healthcare technologies or to problem-solving in general.
• Only students with a cumulative GPA of 2.70 or above can be considered for the enrollment of one of the above-mentioned Secondary Majors.

Entrance Requirements

• Please refer to the specific requirements for JUPAS, Non-JUPAS Year 1, International/Other Qualifications, and 内地应届高考生 applicants.

Application Deadline

• Non-JUPAS Year 1: 2026年6月11日
• International / Other Qualification: 2026年6月11日
• 内地应届高考生: 2026年6月11日

Scheme/Programme Leader(s)

• Dr. Hin Chung LAU

Student Testimonials

• The program prepares students for numerous career opportunities, combining academic studies in multiple disciplines with practical training.
• Students have opportunities to assist professors in their projects, participate in the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Scheme, and engage in co-curricular activities.
• The program is ideal for students looking for a variety of interdisciplinary knowledge and a flexible career path, with courses providing training in various disciplines.
• Graduates can pursue careers in professional engineering practice, professional clinical practice, and basic and applied research in engineering, biology, or medicine.