This programme provides students with a detailed critical knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of specialist disciplines such as hematology and transfusion science, medical microbiology, molecular biology, toxicology, pathology, immunology, and the integration of these disciplines for use in Biomedical Science. The programme provides graduate with a qualification that would help them in career advancement in medical laboratories.

Career advancement includes promotion to Medical Technologist (MT) or Senior Medical Technologist (SMT) in the public sector; or as Laboratory Director in private medical laboratories.  

One important feature of the programme is the incorporation of substantial laboratory practical components into the “Applied Medical Microbiology” and “Haematology and Transfusion Science” modules.

Each module begins with an induction week conducted by academic staff from Edinburgh Napier University and local lecturers. After the induction week, there are face-to-face lectures/ tutorials and laboratory practicals scheduled throughout the semester. Online learning support and interaction amongst students and tutors are enabled via the Moodle site. Thus, students can communicate actively with both the local teachers and with academic staff of Edinburgh Napier University as well as amongst themselves.

In collaboration with Edinburgh Napier University, HKU SPACE is offering the Master of Science (MSc) in Biomedical Science programme to meet the needs of laboratory professionals.

Students are required to complete 6 taught modules of 20 credits each and a Research Project of 60 credits. In each of the first three Semesters, students will take two taught modules and complete the Research Project in Semester 4.

Taught Modules

1. Haematology and Transfusion Science
2. Biomedical Applications of Molecular Biology
3. Scientific Skills
4. Applied Medical Microbiology
5. Toxicology and Pathology
6. Immunotechnology

Research Module

Each student is assigned a project title and supervisor who will provide guidance for the student during the project.

For course content, please see  leaflet.

 

Mode of Delivery

The programme is delivered in a part-time mode with face-to-face lectures and tutorials with online learning and student support via the Moodle site.

Assessment

For the taught modules, a variety of assessment methods will be used, including essays, written examinations, seminar presentations, critical analysis of research papers, laboratory practical reports and poster presentations. The Research Project Module is assessed by submission of the research proposal and project thesis.

Award

The MSc in Biomedical Science degree is awarded by Edinburgh Napier University. To be eligible for the award a student has to complete and pass all modules including the Research Project.

Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.

Days / Time

• Tuesday starting 6:30 pm for 2-3 hours
• Friday starting 6:30 pm for 2-3 hours
• Saturday (occasionally) starting 9:30 am for 6-8 hours

Duration

• The normal minimum time to complete the programme is two calendar years and three months. The maximum period of registration is four years.

Venue

• Teaching will normally be held in the HKU SPACE Learning Centres, Queen Mary Hospital Complex and HKU Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine Building.

Application Fee

HK$200 (non-refundable)

Course Fee

• 1st Instalment: HK$67,000 (Year 1) Payable upon registration
  
  2nd Instalment: HK$40,000 (Year 2) Payable upon start of 2nd year
  
  3rd Instalment: HK$27,000 (Year 2) Payable upon start of Research Project