Curriculum Structure
Students are
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required to complete 24 units including a Research Method and Literature Review in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences (BBMS6500)# for Graduation
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allowed to enroll a maximum of TWO BMEG courses from MSc in Biomedical Engineering Programme as elective courses
Courses offered in Term 1
BBMS5100 Perspectives in Biochemical Sciences
BBMS5120 Biochemical Techniques for Forensic Analysis
BBMS6100 Biochemistry of Food Safety and Environmental Health
BBMS6200 Methods in Biochemistry
BBMS6500 Research Method and Literature Review in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences (Compulsory) #
Courses offered in Term 2
BBMS5200 Molecular Biology and Genome Science
BBMS5220 Biochemical and Biomedical technology
BBMS6120 Clinical Biochemistry and Diseases
BBMS6300 Management and Accreditation of Biochemical Laboratory
BBMS6520 MSc Research Project
Suggested Study Scheme (For students admitted in 2023/24 and thereafter)
Full-time mode
Part-time mode
* BBMS6520 is for students working on research MSc Project
Teaching Staff
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Full and part-time teaching staff from School of Life Sciences as well as other similarly qualified/experienced individuals
Study Mode
Full-time
Normative Study Period * : 1 year
Maximum Study Period : 3 years
Part-time
Normative Study Period *^ : 2 years
Maximum Study Period : 4 years
<Notes>
* Some students may need longer time than the normative period to complete their studies for various reasons. They can apply by writing to our office to extend their study period. Those who cannot complete within the maximum study period will be required to discontinue their studies.
^ With careful planning, students can finish their studies in one year. Those who complete all requirements ahead of the end date of Normative Study Period can apply early graduation.
Classes
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Language of instruction: English
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All classes are scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturday afternoons at CUHK
Tuition Fee
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HK$173,250 for the whole programme (2026/27 admission), HK$7,219 per unit (subject to university approval)
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HK$21,657 for each additional course
Assessment
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The assessment scheme varies between courses but will require in-depth reflection on topics covered
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Assessment types includes assignments and written examination
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MSc Project courses (BBMS6500 & BBMS6520) require poster/on-stage presentation and written report
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Performance of students will be assessed according to the grading scheme used to postgraduate courses at CUHK. If a student fails to meet the graduation requirement, he/she will be required to re-take the course and pay fees of the retaken course in the next academic period.
<Notes for Assessment>
Special attention is drawn to Honesty in Academic Work. A Guide for Students and Teachers is available by clicking here.
Graduation
All students are required to :
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meet all the programme requirements
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pass all the assessments & complete 24 units including BBMS6500 Research Method and Literature Review in Biochemical and Biomedical Sciences
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obtain a cumulative overall GPA of 2.0 or above