Faculty of Medicine Biotechnology and Clinical Research

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://biomedsc.hku.hk/incoming-students
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Minor programme places emphasis on contemporary biomedical R&D innovations, and introduces the frameworks in translating and transforming basic science knowledge to new products, processes or services. This minor also offers operational concepts in clinical research that ranges from study design and human research ethics in clinical trials.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	School of Biomedical Sciences

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	No pre-requisite requirement Minor: Students are required to complete 36 credits of the following courses subject to the University's regulations on credit double- counting: BBMS1001, BBMS2003, BBMS2005, BBMS2008, BBMS2009, BBMS3012, BBMS3018, BBMS4005, BIOL2409, BMED4604
Career opportunities	The Minor programme is designed to educate and prepare future biomedical professionals looking to acquire knowledge and managerial skills in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Further information	https://biomedsc.hku.hk/incoming-students
Contact	Telephone: 3917 9488 Email: sbms@hku.hk

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.