What will I learn?

Biology is a broad scientific discipline embracing many different fields of study, including the functioning of living organisms from virus to human. Fundamental to the study of life is unfolding biological organization at its many levels, from molecular architecture to ecosystem services. The Department of Biology, now the Biology Programme, was established in 1963 and is one of the earliest departments in the University. We offer a broad range of courses for students to choose from, including genetics, physiology, plant biology, zoology, marine biology, and ecology.

Missions

Prepare students for modern careers in biological sciences and related fields
Provide students with knowledge on the latest advancements in biology
Promote excellence in teaching and research in all levels of biological sciences from molecular biology to ecology

Highlights

Our major undergraduate programme provides students with immense flexibility in course selection and broad spectrum of curriculum that prepares the graduates for a wide variety of careers. After consolidating and developing basic knowledge in science and biology, our students can specialise in an area(s) of interest to fit their career plan by choosing one or more of the following study packages: Biology for Teaching Career, Organismic Biology and Human Biology. The Biology curriculum not only includes formal lectures and laboratory sessions, but also provides students with ample opportunities for developing communication and presentation proficiency, and research and project management skills through tutorials, fieldtrips, seminars and individually-supervised research projects.

Career Prospects

With our comprehensive curriculum and training that encompassing a variety of fields in biological science, our graduates develop their career in various aspects including teaching, research, and related work in government or private sectors such as conservation and environmental protection, agriculture and fisheries, food science, molecular science and health sciences.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees

HK$145,000.00 (14,72,978) per year

Start date

Expected September 2022

Venue

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Shatin,

Sha Tin, Hong Kong, New Territories

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Applicants must have obtained SAT Reasoning Test; and preferably with 2 SAT Subject Tests/ 2 Advanced Placement (AP) Tests. 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.GCSE/IGCSE/GCE-OL.

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.

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