BSc in Biological Science
BISCA broad foundation in the biological sciences, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, with extensive laboratory training.
Academic unit
Undergraduate
Conventional science majors and interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven programs that keep pace with a rapidly evolving society.
A broad foundation in the biological sciences, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, with extensive laboratory training.
Academic unitStudents study how biomolecules — the building blocks of living organisms — work in cell-free systems (Biochemistry) and within cells (Cell Biology), with specialized electives, practical training and research.
Academic unitCovers research and development of biotechnology products and services — medicines, cosmetics, health supplements and genetic diagnostics — with Applied Bioscience and Entrepreneurship tracks.
Academic unitCovers all aspects of chemistry and related disciplines, from synthesis and analysis to materials and chemical biology.
Academic unitA rigorous training in pure and applied mathematics, preparing students for research, quantitative industry roles and further study.
Academic unitExplores matter and energy at the most fundamental level, providing the foundation for engineering, technology and further scientific study.
Academic unitBiomedical and Health Sciences (BMH), Biotechnology and Business (BIBU), Data Analytics in Science (DASC), Data Science and Technology (DSCT), Mathematics and Economics (MAEC), Ocean Science and Technology (OST), Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI), and the International Research Enrichment (IRE) program.
Integrates marine ecology, oceanography and ocean technology to address conservation, climate and sustainable use of marine resources.
Integrates fundamental knowledge from the scientific literature with practical pre-clinical laboratory training, investigating real-world medical problems from allergies to hereditary diseases.
Hong Kong’s first undergraduate program connecting biotechnology to business, jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management.
Data analytics and artificial intelligence applied to scientific problems — training students to extract insight from complex experimental and observational data.
A joint-school program in data science, spanning statistical foundations, computation and applications across science and technology.
A joint-school quantitative program that unites mathematical rigor with economic theory for finance, policy and research careers.
An interdisciplinary degree that combines statistics, computing and business to manage risk and generate intelligence in complex organizations.
A unique program that gives undergraduates an early taste of scientific research while building a strong foundation in a chosen science discipline.