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The Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles consists of the following four departments:
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology is an interdisciplinary department that embraces biochemical engineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and food science. ABCT’s research facilities in the Shenzhen Hi-Tech Industrial Park are recognised by the Ministry of Science and Technology as a State Key Lab Incubation Base in Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology.
The Department of Applied Mathematics offers a range of programmes in applied mathematics and statistics. ISI Essential Science Indicators (ESI) has listed PolyU as a highly cited institution for mathematics. In 2019, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Ranking listed PolyU among the world’s top 100 in subjects of mathematics, and statistics and operational research, and the U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the 74th Best Global Universities for mathematics.
The Department of Applied Physics conducts cutting-edge research in five major areas: smart materials and devices; nanomaterials; photonic materials and devices; energy materials and devices; and theoretical and computational physics. According to the latest Research Assessment Exercise conducted by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, AP has attained the highest proportion of world leading research work (4*) at PolyU. AP also ranks in 1st place in the materials science and is placed 2nd among all Physics Departments in Hong Kong.
Over the years, the Institute of Textiles and Clothing has trained celebrated designers, talented technologists and researchers who have made a significant contribution to the fashion and textiles industry in Hong Kong and beyond. ITC has established strong regional and global connections, and is a close partner of business and industry.
The following undergraduate programmes are offered by four departments including:
The curriculum of this programme matches the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Recommended Curriculum for a Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Undergraduate Major.
This programme offers rigorous education in chemistry and training in laboratory practices. Employment opportunities abound in industrial, commercial and governmental organizations in various sectors, such as testing and certification, quality control services, drugs and pharmaceuticals.
This programme is designed to meet the undergraduate degree standards of both the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the International Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFoST).
This programme focuses on the study of modern data analytics needed in the financial industry. Its curriculum design covers subjects such as big data analytics, business intelligence and customer relationship management, machine learning, algorithmic trading and artificial intelligence, strengthening students’ data interpretation and analytical skills, and supporting them to develop careers in the investment and finance industries.
Engineering Physics is a unique programme that focuses on the application of physics to engineering. Students gain the ability to analyse and solve practical/engineering problems, which prepares them for complex workplace situations and technological advances.
The programme trains competent professionals for the fashion business including textiles, apparel, retailing, design and entrepreneurship, and offers five specialisations, including technology, design, retail and marketing, intimate apparel and activewear, knitwear design and technology.
The taught postgraduate programmes are:
This programme is taught by academics and practitioners worldwide. Graduates could obtain a Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) Core Programme Certificate in Food Safety Risk Analysis issued by JIFSAN and PolyU, and ISO 22000 Certificate.
This programme aims to produce nutritionists for addressing the needs of an ageing population for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases. It offers practicums in community settings and its curriculum design is based on the UK Association for Nutrition (AfN) standard.
This programme offers two specialisations for selection: Actuarial and Investment Science and Decision Science. The curriculum covers topics in insurance, statistics, decision making, and financial mathematics.
Creating value out of data requires skills that combine techniques from mathematics, statistics and computer science. This programme emphasizes on the data analytics skills that encompasses these three disciplines.
This programme provides a solid theoretical foundation on operational research, risk analysis and statistics to students.
The programme is innovative and contemporary which aims to respond intuitively to the demands of the global fashion landscape. Close relationships with industry provide insights for the workplace and career opportunities for graduates.
The programme offers two specialisations for selection: Fashion Merchandising and Global Fashion Management (GFM). GFM is in collaboration with the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris. Students may attend two-week seminars in New York, Paris and HK.
PolyU’s Research Centres include:
The University Research Facility in Big Data Analytics (UBDA) is Hong Kong’s first facility for university-level research in Big Data Analytics for cross-disciplinary research collaboration, teaching, and industry partnership.
The University Research Facility in Chemical and Environmental Analysis (UCEA) is an interdisciplinary platform between chemical and environmental research.
The University Research Facility in Life Sciences (ULS) aims to provide access to the advanced instruments required for research work in life sciences, encouraging multidisciplinary research.
The University Research Facility in Materials Characterization and Device Fabrication (UMF) aims to offer leadership in the materials community and become a catalyst for interdisciplinary innovation.
The Lo Ka Chung Research Centre for Natural Anti-Cancer Drug Development has successfully developed two novel drugs to treat cancer.
The PolyU-HKBU-SDU Joint Research Centre on Financial Mathematics (JRC) aims to promote partnerships on financial mathematics among researchers of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), PolyU, and Shandong University (SDU).
Food Safety and Technology Research Centre (FSTRC) has established three laboratories on the PolyU campus, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, and PolyU Shenzhen Base in Nanshan District High-Tech Industrial Park, to accommodate the needs of education, consultancy and collaborative research.
The State Key Laboratory of Chinese Medicine and Molecular Pharmacology (Incubation), Shenzhen (SKL Incubation) is a laboratory under The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Shenzhen Research Institute targeting modern Chinese medicine research.
PolyU’s taught postgraduate programmes will be open for applications every year during the months of December to April.
The research degree programmes at PolyU aim to provide students with rigorous training to help them become scholars or researchers who are capable of conducting original and independent research.
I chose to study at PolyU because I wanted to explore the world, understand people from different backgrounds and learn to live independently. One of the biggest attractions of PolyU was its curriculum which focuses on practical learning in addition to theoretical learning. Because my field is technical, this attribute really stood out. - Shilpa Gurung, UK (Graduate)
PolyU is a well-known university around the world. Knowing the fact that PolyU graduates are always more favoured by employers, I feel proud as a PolyU graduate. Professional training at PolyU could help me a lot in my future career as this knowledge increases my ability to perform in a job. - Tan Choon Kiat, Malaysia (Graduate)
The PolyU Entry Scholarship I am currently on fully subsidises my academic fees. This is of great help to me and my family, especially since the fees for an international student like me are not cheap. This full subsidy also allows me to allocate more funds to other areas, like general living expenses, materials for school projects, additional extracurricular classes, and even short overseas study or exposure trips. - Sum Xin Yi, Singapore.
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