The credit requirements of this scheme are indicative only. They are subject to review.
Students will be awarded the following degree upon successful completion of the graduation requirements:
The option of enrolment in one of the following secondary majors is available to students in the BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering programme. Admission to a secondary major is on a competitive basis and subject to different credit requirements for graduation.
Biomedical engineering is recognised around the world as one of the fastest growing areas of innovation. It covers a wide spectrum of applications, such as devices used by health professionals in their diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative practices implants that are placed in patients for their health maintenance prostheses, orthoses and assistive devices that are used by people with special needs to facilitate their daily activities and healthcare products and exercise equipment to promote general health.
This developing global field requires professionals who understand both the health issues that motivate the development of these technologies and the engineering solutions that they offer. It needs individuals with a solid foundation in both health sciences and engineering technologies.
Our BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering curriculum prepares students for such a challenging career. They have opportunities to take courses in both life sciences and engineering and to integrate these concepts into interdisciplinary applications that improve human health.
Accumulation of at least 121 (for Biomedical Engineering stream students) or 131 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) credits plus 5 Industrial Centre training credits and 4 (for Biomedical Engineering stream students) or 8 (for Biomedical Engineering with Prosthetics and Orthotics stream students) Work-Integrated Education training credits for the award of BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering.
Career Prospects
Professional Engineering Practice
Professional Engineering Practice
Graduates working in medical device industrial settings, hospitals, government departments, medical device regulatory firms or other biomedical institutions, can apply their knowledge of various dimensions of biomedical engineering, such as clinical engineering, entrepreneurship, quality assurance and regulatory affairs, sales and marketing and service engineering.
With the emerging interests in investment in research and innovation, design, and manufacturing of sports products from the Hong Kong and Chinese government and private sports companies, ample opportunities will transpire for our graduates to develop their careers in the sports industry. Graduates can apply their knowledge in sports science and technology and work in the sports product industrial settings as Sports Product Engineers, Sports Product-testing Engineers, Technical Sales Managers, etc to develop or promote innovative sports products to enhance sports experience for the users.
Application Deadline: 02-June-2025
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
02/06/2025
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September 2025
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,
Hung Hom,
Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon
Applicants attaining good results in science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Physics) are preferred.
GCE A-level / International A-level: Grade B or above in 3 GCE A-Level / International A-Level subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB): IB Diploma with a total of 32 points or above out of 45
Applicants with good results in GCE A-level / International A-level or International Baccalaureate (IB) can be granted up to 25% credit transfer upon admission to the 4-year degree curriculum.
English Language Requirements
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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