Frequently Asked Questions​​

• Secondary school teachers

• Researchers who want to update their knowledge in biological sciences

• Professionals who want to understand what biochemical and biomedical sciences are, and to learn about their potential applications

• Fresh graduates who wish to broaden their knowledge in biochemical and biomedical sciences.

• Biochemistry is an experimental science where one learns by working in the laboratory as well as in the classroom. With this concept in mind, we offer a one-term laboratory course (BBMS6200 Methods in Biochemistry) to introduce both the theories and practical skills for biochemical and biomedical analysis. Not too many part-time programmes offer a lab course.

• Full-time mode

       > Normative study period: 1 year         > Maximum study period: 3 year​s

• Part-time mode

       > Normative study period: 2 years       > Maximum study period: 4 year​​s​

• Please go to the "Programme" page for details

• HK$143,000 for the whole programme (2023/24 admission), HK$5,958 per unit (subject to university approval)

• HK$17,874 for each additional course 

• Each student is required to complete BBMS6500 Research Methods and Literature Review in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences (offered in Term 1) and work on a M.Sc. Project (either literature or research type) under the supervision of a teaching staff 

• Students doing a research project can go further by enrolling in BBMS6520 MSc Research Project (offered in Term 2)

• ​All classes are scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons at CUHK.

• All MSc classes are conducted in English.

• Term papers and written examinations.  Final examinations will be held at the end of each term.  A student who has gained a grade of “D” or above in a course shall earn the units of that course.  

• For M.Sc. Project, each student is required to submit a dissertation. All dissertations will be assessed by internal and/or external examiner(s).

• Students, if any, fail in examination are required to pay additional course fee to re-take the course in the next academic year.

• Teaching quality is assessed by teaching evaluation questionnaires

• Course coordinators will meet students regularly to discuss learning progress

• Students who are not performing to the standard in class work or in the course examination will be appropriately counselled.

• Currently, we do not offer any scholarship to students.  However, there is a non-mean tested loan scheme provided by the Government Student Financial Assistance Agency.  Please refer the following websites for details:

       > Scholarship and Financial Aid (website: http://admission.cuhk.edu.hk/finance.html)​

       > Government Student Financial Assistance Agency (website: http://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/index.htm)

• No accommodation will be provided for students.
  Off-campus Housing Information (OHIS): http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/osa/iss/OHIS_Eng/index.html

• Students are entitled to all University services (e.g. library and sports facilities) by presenting your CU link card. 

• Please go to the "Admission" page for details

• After finishing our MSc program, graduates can apply to our Ph.D. program.  It is a full-time by research program with financial support.

• On campus parking is not recommended.  Parking coupons are available at the University Security Unit.