department of biomedical sciences · 2019-10-18 · advanced standing i (suggested study plan)...

An Introduction to Undergraduate Programmes

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Title of Award: Bachelor of Science 理學士

Programmes/Majors:

Biological Sciences 生物科學Biomedical Sciences 生物醫學

Study Load: • Normal credit load for each semester is 15 credit units, and cannot exceed 18 credit units

• Students need to seek approval for reduced study load if credit load is less than 12 credit units in a semester.

JUPAS Applications - How do you get in?

HKDSE students :

Applicants:

• must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements of the University; and

• must satisfy the Department Specific Entrance Requirements listed in next slide.

JUPAS entrance requirements, please refer to the Admission Office website for details

https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/entreq/bd/

https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/entreq/bd/

JUPAS Applications - How do you get in?Department Specific Entrance Requirements

English Language Level 3 or above

Chinese Language Level 3 or above

Mathematics Level 3 or above

Liberal Studies Level 2 or above

Two Elective Subjects

Elective 1 Level 3 or above in one elective from:

•Biology

•Chemistry

•Combined Science

Elective 2 Level 3 or above in one elective from:• Biology • Design and Applied Technology

• Business, Accounting and • Information and Communication

Technology

Financial Studies

(Accounting or Business Management)

• Chemistry

• M1/M2

• Physics

• Science (Combined or Integrated)

OR

Attained with Distinction II in Applied Learning Subject:

• Medical Laboratory Science

Remarks:

· Unspecified elective subjects may include "other languages" at grade E or above.

· If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.

JUPAS ApplicationsFor First year of Normative 4-year:JUPAS applicants may apply for admission to the Department of Biomedical Sciences with an undeclared major or admission to a major.

Direct Applications - How do you get in?

Direct Applications

Direct Applications Depending on applicants’ entry qualifications, they may apply for admission to first-year studies or admission with Advanced Standing for a Degree Programme in the Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Enquiries

Admission Tutor Dr Ming Chan

3442 4346

[email protected]

Deputy Admission Tutors Dr Geoffrey Lau

3442 4345

[email protected]

Dr Gigi Lo

3442 4493

[email protected]

General Enquiries 3442 4707 / 3442 4826 / 3442

4438

[email protected]

Website http://www.cityu.edu.hk/bms/

mailto:[email protected]




http://www.cityu.edu.hk/bms/

Admission Scores

Students are reminded that the admission scores are not

comparable across programmes and different admission

years, because of the different weightings adopted. The

sample cases are for reference only and should not be used

to predict the chance of admission. The selection criteria

vary each year, and many types of scores are used in

the selection process. In addition to public examination

results, other factors (such as band choices etc.) may also

be considered.

For Admission Scores, please refer to the Admission Office website for details

https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/jupas_scores/

https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/jupas/jupas_scores/

Introduction toBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences


Programme Team

Programme Leader Dr Jianbo Yue

3442 2812

[email protected]

Deputy Programme

Leaders

Dr Ming Chan

3442 4346

[email protected]

Dr Wenjun Xiong

3442 2494

[email protected]

Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences




Aims and Objectives

• This major aims to nurture students to embark on professional, educational, scientific or technical career after graduation. We provide a rigorous, broad-spectrum curriculum combined with specialization in major fields of biology such as cancer biology, nanobiotechnology, neurobiology and ecology.


Aims and Objectives

• The programme presents an in-depth study of modern biology, with courses ranging from bioinformatics to biochemistry, genetics and cellular molecular biology.

• It provides a thorough understanding of how science is done with state-of-the-art equipment in laboratory for students interested in research and other science-based careers.


Curriculum StructureBachelor of Science in Biological Sciences

Normative 4-Year (Suggested study plan)Year 1

Semester A CUs Semester B CUs

BCH1100 Chemistry 3 PHY1400 Introductory Physics for Biologists 3

BCH1200 Discovery in Biology # 3 BMS2004 Biochemistry 3

BMS1901 Calculus For Life Sciences 3 GE2401 English for Science 3

GE1401 University of English 3 GE1501 Chinese Civilization – History and

Philosophy 3

GE Distributional Requirements ∮ /

3


3Major Elective / Major Elective /

Free Elective Free Elective

Total 15 Total 15

Year 2


BCH2013 Microbiology 3 BMS2201 Molecular Biology of the Cell 3

BCH2067 Diversity of Life & Evolution 3 BCH2072 Lab Course for Cell Biology &

Biochemistry

2

BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology

Laboratory

2 BMS2901 Introductory Biostatistics and Data

Analysis

3

BCH2071 Biological Chemistry 4 GE Distributional Requirements ∮ /

6BMS2005 Human Physiology 3 Major Elective /

Free Elective

Total 15 Total 14

Year 3


BCH3012 Genetics 4 BCH3017 Molecular Biology 4

BCH3068 General Ecology 4 BCH3069 Animal Physiology 4

BMS4303 Neuroscience 3 BMS3301 Bioinformatics 3


3

BMS4301 Cancer Biology 3

Major Elective / GE Distributional Requirements ∮ /

3Free Elective Major Elective /

Free Elective

Total 14 Total 17

Year 4


BMS4206 Final Year Project (IP)

4

BMS4206 Final Year Project 4


12


10Major Elective / Major Elective /

Free Elective Free Elective

Total 16 Total 14

Minimum number of credit units required: 120

(1) Students should pay special attention to the prerequisite of courses as specified in the syllabuses.(2) The curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes

# Students who intend to choose the BISI major are advised to take BCH1200 in the first year which is a prerequisite for core courses schedule in Year 2 Semester A. Gateway Education – University Requirements (9 Credit Units) – Students are recommended to register in these courses in their first year of study or as soon as possible. Gateway Education – College/School-specified courses (9 Credit Units)∮ Gateway Education – Distributional Requirements (12 Credit Units) minimum 3 credit units from each area:Area 1: Arts and HumanitiesArea 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business OrganizationsArea 3: Science and TechnologyIP "In Progress" for a year-long course


http://www6.cityu.edu.hk/ge_info/Search/area1



Advanced Standing I (Suggested study plan)

Gateway Education – University Requirements (9 Credit Units) – Students are recommended

to register in these courses in their first year of study or as soon as possible.

Gateway Education – College/School-specified courses (6 Credit Units): Any courses NOT

within the Major Requirement (including core courses and electives)

∮ Gateway Education – Distributional Requirements (6 Credit Units) from two different areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities

Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations

Area 3: Science and Technology

IP "In Progress" for a year-long course

Year 2


BCH2013 Microbiology 3 BCH2072 Lab Course for Cell Biology &

Biochemistry

2

BCH2067 Diversity of Life & Evolution 3 BMS2004 Biochemistry 3

BCH2070 Diversity of Life and Microbiology

Laboratory

2 BMS2201 Molecular Biology of the Cell 3

BMS1901 Calculus for Life Sciences 3 BMS2901 Introductory Biostatistics and

Data

Analysis

3

GE1401 University of English 3 GE1501 Chinese Civilization – History and

Philosophy 3

GE2401 English for Science 3

Total 14 Total 17

Year 3


BCH2071 Biological Chemistry 4 BCH3069 Animal Physiology 4

BCH3068 General Ecology 4 BMS3301 Bioinformatics 3

BMS2005 Human Physiology 3 BMS4301 Cancer Biology 3

BMS4303 Neuroscience 3 GE College/School-specified courses*/

6GE College/School-specified courses*/

3

GE Distributional Requirements∮/

GE Distributional Requirements∮/ Major Elective

Major Elective

Total 17 Total 16

Year 4


BCH3012 Genetics 4 BCH3017 Molecular Biology 4


4

BMS4206 Final Year Project 4

GE College/School-specified courses*/

6

GE College/School-specified courses*/

4GE Distributional Requirements∮/ GE Distributional Requirements∮/

Major Elective Major Elective

Total 14 Total 12







Advanced Standing II (Suggested study plan)

Gateway Education – University Requirements (3 Credit Units)

Gateway Education – College/School-specified courses (6 Credit Units): Any courses NOT within the

Major Requirement (including core courses and electives)

∮ Gateway Education – Distributional Requirements (3 Credit Units) from two different areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities

Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations

Area 3: Science and Technology

IP "In Progress" for a year-long course

Year 3


BCH3068 General Ecology 4 BMS2004 Biochemistry 3

BCH3012 Genetics 4 BMS2201 Molecular Biology of the Cell 3


9

BMS2901 Introductory Biostatistics and Data

Analysis

3

GE College/School specified courses* / BCH3017 Molecular Biology 4

Major Elective / GE2401 English for Science 3

Free Elective

Total 17 Total 16

Year 4


BMS4303 Neuroscience 3 BCH3069 Animal Physiology 4


4

BMS3301 Bioinformatics 3


6

BMS4301 Cancer Biology 3

GE College/School specified courses* / BMS4206 Final Year Project 4

Major Elective /

Free Elective

Total 13 Total 14







Student Exchange Programmes

Summer exchange

(Departmental-based):

1. nominative 4-year undergraduate programmes

should have completed at least one year of study

and have major declared before they apply

2. (CGPA) of at least 2.5 in their latest semester

3. English requirement

Semester or year-long exchange

(Institutional-based) :


Introduction toBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences


Programme Team

Programme Leader Dr Terrence Lau

3442 9327

[email protected]

Deputy Programme

Leaders

Dr Gigi Lo

3442 4493

[email protected]

Dr Temy Mok

3442 2714

[email protected]

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences


Year of study No. of students

Graduates 28 (2017)

32 (2018)

28 (2019)

Year 2 42

Year 3 39

Year 4 40

Aims and Objectives


• Emphasises the integration of basic fundamental knowledge in biomedical sciences with investigative skills and state-of-the-art technologies to enable students to understand the causes, diagnoses and treatments of human disorders and disease

• Prepare graduates for employment in biomedical research, medical device and diagnostics, and biotech and pharmaceutical industries

Aims and Objectives


• Our unique industry-informed curriculum provides the students with extensive exposure to medical laboratory technology and modern biotechnology, and applied research and clinical/industrial training opportunities through our strategic partnership with healthcare and medical laboratory sectors, and biotech and pharmaceutical industries

# For Associate Degree / Higher Diploma graduates admitted as Advanced Standing II (ASII) or senior-year intake students.

Curriculum Structure


Degree Requirements Normative

4-year Degree

Gateway Education (GE) requirement 30 credit units

College requirement Not applicable

Major requirement

90 credit units

(Core: 90 CUs

Elective: 0 CUs )

Minimum number of credit units required for the

award120 credit units

Maximum number of credit units permitted 144 credit units

Curriculum Information


Core courses cover the followings:

• Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry• Cytology & Histology• Hematology & Immunology• Physiology & Pathophysiology• Transfusion Science• Virology & Medical Microbiology• Laboratory Practice• Laboratory Diagnostics Management and Regulations

Normative 4-Year Suggested Study Plan)Year 1


BCH1100 Chemistry 3 PHY1400 Introductory Physics for Biologists 3

BCH1200 Discovery in Biology # 3 BMS2004 Biochemistry 3

BMS1901 Calculus for Life Sciences 3 GE2401 English for Science 3

GE1401 University of English 3

GE1501 Chinese Civilization – History and Philosophy 3

GE Distributional Requirements ∮ 3 GE Distributional Requirements ∮ 3

Total 15 Total 15

Year 2


BMS2001 Medical Microbiology 3 BMS2002 Pathophysiology 3

BMS2005 Human Physiology 3 BMS2003 Clinical Chemistry 3

BMS2007 Human Anatomy 3 BMS2201 Molecular Biology of the Cell 3

BMS2008 Hematology I 3 BMS2901 Introductory Biostatistics and Data Analysis 3

GE Distributional Requirements ∮ 3 BMS3004 Advanced Medical Microbiology 3

BMS3008 Modern Medical Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation

3

Total 15 Total 18

Year 3


BMS3002 Cellular Pathology 3 BMS3005 Medical Genetics 3

BMS3003 Advanced Clinical Chemistry 3 BMS3006 Transfusion Science and Technology 3

BMS3011 Hematology II 3 BMS3007 Good Lab Practice, Safety, Regulatory Compliance, and Ethical, Legal and Social Issues

3

BMS4005 Medical Virology 3 BMS4004 Advanced Cellular Pathology 3

GE Distributional Requirements ∮ 3 BMS4008 Clinical Immunology 3

Total 15 Total 15

Year 4


BMS4001 Medical Informatics and Laboratory Management

3 BMS3009 Clinical Laboratory/Industrial Attachment 9

BMS4002 Public Health and Emerging Infectious Diseases 3 BMS4006 Final Year Project: Medical Laboratory Research 3

BMS4003 Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Diagnostics

3

BMS4006 Final Year Project: Medical Laboratory

Research 3

(IP)

BMS4007 Pharmacology and Toxicology 3

Total 15 Total 12


Note:(1) Students should pay special attention to the prerequisite of courses as specified in the

syllabuses(2) The curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes. Gateway Education – College/School-specified Requirements (9 Credit Units)

# Students who intend to choose the BMS major are advised to take BCH1200 in the first year which is a prerequisite for a core course schedule in Year 2 Semester A.

Gateway Education – University Requirements (9 Credit Units)

∮ Gateway Education – Distributional Requirements (12 Credit Units) minimum 3 credit units from each area:Area 1: Arts and Humanities; Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organizations; Area

3: Science and Technology

Timeslot and allocation of the Final Year Project may be subject to change.IP "In Progress" for a year-long course

Timeslot and allocation of the Clinical Laboratory/Industrial Attachment are subject to changes according to host lab availability.





Clinical Attachment

Institution 2016 Summer 2017 Summer 2018 Summer 2019 Summer

Hong Kong Adventist Hospital 香港港安醫院 12 18 16 9

Taipei Veterans General Hospital 台北榮民總醫院 5 5 4 6

Singapore General Hospital -- -- -- 4

St. Teresa’s Hospital 聖德肋撒醫院 2 2 2 4

Quality Healthcare Medical 卓健醫療服務有限公司 5 2 3 3

Canossa Hospital 嘉諾撒醫院 1 2 2 2

Chan & Hou Medical Laboratories 香港(CH)病理檢驗中心 2 2 2 2

Evangel Hospital 播道醫院 6 2 2 2

Gleneagles Hospital 港怡醫院 -- -- -- 2

PathLab Medical Laboratories 栢立醫學化驗所 -- -- 2 2

Wenzhou Medical University 温洲醫科大學 -- -- -- 2

Zhongshan People’s Hospital 中山巿人民醫院 -- -- 1 2

Hong Kong Standards & Testing Centre 香港標準及檢定中心 -- -- -- 2

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics -- -- -- 1

Queen Elizabeth Hospital 伊利沙伯醫院 -- -- -- 1

The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital -- -- -- 1

Xiangxue Life Science 香雪生命科學 2 -- -- --


Possible Career Prospects/Choices for both majors


Medical and Health Services

• Diagnostics sector in medical and health industries

• Medical devices sector in the health industries

• Pharmaceutical and laboratory instrumentation industries


Education and Research• Professors/lecturers in universities• Principal investigators in universities and non-profit

research institutes• Scientists/researchers in pharmaceutical and biotech

R&D industries


Management and Consultant

• Product marketing and sales

• Consultancy services

• Laboratory management

• Clinical trials management


Government

• Environmental Protection Department

• Food and Health Bureau

• Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department

Others

• Patent law firm

• Public health

• Journalism

Diverse Learning Experiences

Overseas Learning

• Student Exchange Programme

• Study Tours


Other Learning Experiences


On-campus Learning

• Campus Internship Scheme (CIS)

• Campus Work Scheme (CWS)

• Faculty-Student Gathering

• Student Mentoring Scheme



Career Preparation &Internship

• Clinical Attachment (Local / Overseas

Medical Laboratories and hospitals)

• Industrial Attachment

• Career Talk


Activities in the laboratories

Demonstration of anatomy of a mouse

Lab tour for BMS new students on Orientation Day


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