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Students will gain one of the following awards upon successful completion of the graduation requirements of the programme concerned:

• BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology
• BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology

Students are subject to further assessment criteria in the selection of the award, i.e. their own preference, GPA and interview performance, during Semester 2 of Year One.
The option of a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is available to the students taking the BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology.

BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology (CT)

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

As the most established applied chemistry programme in Hong Kong, our BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology programme offers a broad and rigorous education in contemporary chemistry and training in laboratory practices. The programme emphasises the application of chemistry to technological innovation. Through this programme, students develop problem-solving and communication skills, essential abilities for graduates to pursue careers in business and technical services in the chemical and related industries.

Programme Characteristics

Focusing on the technological application of chemistry, this programme comprises core and elective subjects in Chemical Principles, Applied/Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Process Technology.

This is one of the most popular applied science programmes in Hong Kong, and is specifically designed to enhance graduates career prospects in the public, commercial and industrial sectors.

Elective subjects include

Consumer Behaviour

Economic Analysis for Process Technology

Environmental Science

Food Processing Technology

Management & Organisation

Medicinal Chemistry

Natural Products Chemistry

Principles of Quality Assurance

These subjects broaden and enrich students knowledge and skills, thereby enhancing their career prospects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Our students also gain work experience through industrial visits and summer placements in local and overseas companies.

BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology / BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology are eligible for membership of the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) in the UK. In addition, the BSc (Hons) Applied Biology with Biotechnology with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been granted RSB interim accreditation. Degree accreditation by the RSB acknowledges academic excellence in the biosciences and highlights degrees that are developing the research and development leaders and innovators of the future.

Career Prospects

Graduates are prepared to work in the rapidly expanding global biotechnology industry. They can pursue careers in the industrial, commercial, education and public sectors in technical, executive or managerial positions. Graduates can also pursue postgraduate studies at local or overseas universities and research institutes.

BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology

Professional Recognition

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

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in industry, business or the public sector. Our graduates work as chemists, technologists and chemical and/or biochemical process engineers. Employment opportunities are numerous in various industries, such as plastics and toys, cosmetics and fragrances, drugs and pharmaceuticals, pollution control and printed circuit board manufacturing. Graduates can also take on management positions in various fields, including sales and marketing.

Application Deadline: 02-June-2025

• Applied Biology with Biotechnology
• Chemical Technology