What will I learn?

Biochemistry is a branch of science that investigates the chemical compounds and processes occurring in living organisms. The knowledge procured from the study in Biochemistry has found extensive applications in medicine and biotechnology that drastically revolutionize our daily life. Our programme aims to (1) provide concepts and mechanisms of biochemical processes, with emphasis on clinical and biomedical sciences; (2) provide training on the latest biochemical technology; (3) cultivate the ability of critical thinking, a proactive and responsible attitude and efficient communication skills for further study and career development.

Highlights

Our curriculum emphasises on current topics in biochemistry and molecular biology that have scientific, medical and social significance. Major study focuses include genetics and cell biology, protein and enzymes, bioenergetics and metabolism, methods in biochemistry and molecular biology, and biomedical and health sciences. We also provide a wide range of elective courses for students to attain professional knowledge in specialised disciplines such as clinical biochemistry, immunology, endocrinology, neuroscience, forensic sciences and sport sciences, etc. Our curriculum is also designed to provide experiential learning through self-study modules, laboratory practicals and independent research.

Career Prospects

Nearly half of our graduates pursue postgraduate studies in local or overseas universities
About one-fifth of our graduates have joined the medical and research laboratories
Some other graduates have entered the education, commercial, industrial and government sectors

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

HK$145,000.00 (13,80,821) per year

Start date

Expected January, September 2022

Venue

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin,

Sha Tin, Hong Kong, New Territories

Entry requirements

For students from United States

For applicants who have completed only the first year of IB Diploma studies with outstanding results, may be considered admission under special circumstances on individual merits case-by-case. Mature applicants should be aged 23 or above on 1 September in the year in which admission is sought, provided they are able to show either by publication or by other acceptable evidence that they have achieved sufficient competence in their chosen field of study to justify admission; or have shown exceptional ability in appropriate academic or professional fields. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 6.0; TOEFL (iBT): 80; SAT Reasoning Test (Old): Essay - 8; SAT (New) Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 590; ACT combined English/ Writing or English Language Arts (ELA): 23; GCSE/ IGCSE/ GCE-OL: C; GCE-AL/AS: E; IB: 4; HKDSE: Level 3; HKALE/ HKCEE: E/Level 2; Australian State or Territory High School Certificate Grade 12 English: 80%; Canadian Grade 12 English: 70%; Indian Central or State Board Exam Grade 12 English: 80%; Malaysian UEC-Senior English Language: B4; Singapore GCE A-Level H1 General Paper: C.

For international students

You are eligible to apply for admission if, by 1 September of the year in which admission is sought, you possess any of the following qualifications:

1. GCE-AL/International-AL/IB/Other high school qualifications

GCE-AL/International-AL: 3AL/ 2AL+2AS in one sitting (All grades must be obtained from examinations taken within a twelve-month period.)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A recognised non-local qualification which qualifies them for admission to a university in the country/region where such qualification is originated (e.g. high school diploma plus SAT/ ACT and SAT Subject Tests/ AP Tests in USA, UEC/ STPM in Malaysia, ATAR in Australia, OSSD/ BC diploma in Canada, GSAT/AST in Taiwan, AISSCE (CBSE)/ ISC in India, SMA in Indonesia, etc.)

2. Post-secondary qualifications

Completed at least one year of undergraduate study at a recognised university
Completed at least one year of study leading to the qualification of associate degree/higher diploma or its equivalent

3. Mature Applicants

Mature persons aged 23 or above on 1 September in the year in which admission is sought, provided they are able to show either by publication or by other acceptable evidence that they have achieved sufficient competence in their chosen field of study to justify admission; or have shown exceptional ability in appropriate academic or professional fields.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS: 6.0
TOEFL (iBT): 80
Other English language requirements equivalent to HKDSE: Level 3 or HKALE/ HKCEE: E/Level 2.

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

B.Sc. in Biochemistry The Chinese University of Hong Kong