1. Who should attend?
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Secondary school teachers
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Researchers who want to update their knowledge in biological sciences
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Professionals who want to understand what biochemical and biomedical sciences are, and to learn about their potential applications
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Fresh graduates who wish to broaden their knowledge in biochemical and biomedical sciences.
2. What are the unique features of our M.Sc. programme?
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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.
3. What is the period of study?
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Full-time mode
> Normative study period: 1 year > Maximum study period: 3 years
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Part-time mode
> Normative study period: 2 years > Maximum study period: 4 years
4. What is the structure of the programme?
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Please go to the "Programme" page for details
5. How much is the total fees of the M.Sc. programme?
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HK$157,500 for the whole programme (2025/26 admission), HK$6,563 per unit (subject to university approval)
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HK$19,689 for each additional course
6. Can you explain more about the M.Sc. project?
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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
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Students doing a research project can go further by enrolling in BBMS6520 MSc Research Project (offered in Term 2)
7. When and where are the classes held?
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All classes are scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons at CUHK.
8. What is the medium of instruction for the programme?
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All MSc classes are conducted in English.
9. What are the assessment procedures?
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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.
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For M.Sc. Project, each student is required to submit a dissertation. All dissertations will be assessed by internal and/or external examiner(s).
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Students, if any, fail in examination are required to pay additional course fee to re-take the course in the next academic year.
10. Are there any systems to monitor teaching quality and student progress?
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Teaching quality is assessed by teaching evaluation questionnaires
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Course coordinators will meet students regularly to discuss learning progress
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Students who are not performing to the standard in class work or in the course examination will be appropriately counselled.
11. Is there any financial assistance?
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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 to 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)
12. Is there on-campus accommodation?
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No accommodation will be provided for students.
For Off-campus Housing Information (OHIS), please refer to the following website for details:
> Office of Student Affairs (website: https://lces.osa.cuhk.edu.hk/)
13. Can we use the facilities in CUHK?
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Students are entitled to all University services (e.g. library and sports facilities) by presenting your CU link card.
14. I am interested to apply for the M.Sc. programme. How do I apply?
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Please go to the "Admission" page for details
15. What is the chance of pursuing a Ph.D. degree upon completion of the M.Sc. programme?
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After finishing our MSc program, graduates can apply to our Ph.D. program. It is a full-time by research program with financial support.
16. On-campus Parking
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On campus parking is not recommended. Parking coupons are available at the University Security Unit.