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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Scheme in Biomedical Engineering

Hong Kong

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What will I learn?

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:

  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Engineering

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.

  • Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA)
  • Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)

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

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
HK$175,000.00 (US$ 22,507) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

02/06/2025

More details

Start date

September 2025

Venue

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Entry requirements

For international students

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

  • TOEFL: A score of 80 or above in the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test (TOEFL iBT), in one sitting
  • IELTS: An overall band score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Module
  • GCE / International AS or A-Level: Grade E or above in English/ English Language/ English Literature
  • GCE O-Level/ GCSE/ IGCSE: Grade C / Grade 4 or above in English / English Language / English Literature
  • Cambridge English Language Assessment: Grade C /Level C1 / 180 or above in Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
  • SAT: A score of 590 or above in Evidence-based Reading and Writing
  • ACT: A score of 23 or above in both English and Reading (in one sitting)
  • Advanced Placement (AP): A score of 4 or above in English Language and Composition; or A score of 4 or above in English Literature and Composition

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

PolyU ranks 65th in the QS World University Rankings and 79th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings internationally.

  • Recognised worldwide for its academic reputation
  • Enjoys impactful research practices in different fields
  • Boasts world-class facilities
  • Welcomes international students from over 30 countries

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