Aims & Learning Outcomes

The following programmes are offered under the above scheme:

(1) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology

(2) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Chemical Technology

(3) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food Safety and Technology

Programmes offered under this Scheme share some common subjects. There should be no fewer than 27 common credits in the first three semesters (excluding summer terms). Students are expected to have chosen a specific Major from the Scheme’s programmes by the end of semester 1 of Year 2.

After successfully completing the four-year programme, students are awarded a degree in their selected Major programme.

Characteristics of Scheme-based Admission

Students first follow a common curriculum under the Scheme to give them full flexibility in choosing a Major programme.

This Scheme-based admission serves as an undeclared track. It offers students approximately a year to identify their area(s) of interest and career aspirations, which facilitates their Major programme selection.

The decision to admit a student to a major will be made by the department based on the student’s choice, GPA, and/or interview result. Students will be asked to rank their major choices (from the most preferred one to the least) during the semester 2 (probably before final examination) of their Year One study for the department’s consideration and approval.

Recognition and Prospects

BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology

Professional Recognition

Graduates qualify for membership of the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) in the UK.

Graduates can pursue postgraduate studies at universities and research institutes worldwide.

Career Prospects

Graduates are equipped to work in the rapidly expanding biotechnology industry in Hong Kong, the region, and around the world. They can pursue careers in the industrial, commercial, education, and public sectors in technical, executive, or managerial positions. Graduates can also enrol in postgraduate programmes locally or overseas.

BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology

Professional Recognition

Graduates qualify for membership of the Hong Kong Chemical Society (HKCS) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in the UK.

Career Prospects

Graduates are able to pursue careers in industry, business or the public sector. Our graduates work as chemists, technologists, and chemical and/or biochemical process engineers. Employment opportunities abound in various industries, such as plastics and toys, cosmetics and fragrances, drugs and pharmaceuticals, pollution control, and the manufacture of printed circuit boards. Graduates can also pursue careers in sales and marketing or as management executives in various fields.

Graduates can become chemical analysts or environmental protection officials for the government or public utility companies. Teaching chemistry in secondary schools is another possibility. Graduates who wish to pursue further studies have excellent opportunities both in Hong Kong and overseas.

BSc (Hons) in Food Safety and Technology

Professional Recognition

This programme is accredited to undergraduate degree standards by both the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST). Graduates with 3 years of work experience in the food safety/technology area can apply for certification as food scientists under the IFT. In addition, students may seek the HACCP Intermediate Certificate upon completion of the core subject Food Sanitation and Safety Management.