Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics

The Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics MSc program from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology integrates biomolecular engineering and health informatics. Health informatics combines skills from mathematics, data sciences, and computer science to acquire, process, and analyze health-related data for optimal decision making.

This Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics MSc program from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technologyintegrates biomolecular engineering and health informatics so that students will be uniquely prepared for career opportunities in these fields.

Students are required to complete a total of 30 credits of coursework, made up of at least 15 credits of core courses and 6 credits of elective courses. All students may also take a maximum of 9 credits of non-BEHI postgraduate courses, subject to the approval of the Program Director. For details, please refer to the Postgraduate Program Catalog.

Career opportunities:

Upon completion of this program, graduates may find jobs in local and regional industries in pharmaceuticals, biomedical devices, diagnostics, biotechnology, and healthcare in general. Furthermore, the program stimulates curiosity and interest in emerging fields, which provides a foundation to continue with postgraduate programs or entrepreneurship.

Courses include:

• Data Science in Bioengineering
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering
• Fundamentals and Applications of Sensing Technology in Healthcare
• Bioimaging and Bio-signal Analysis
• Synthetic Biology
• Genomics, Proteomics and Metabolomics
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Protein Engineering
• Advanced Biochemical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence and Medical Imaging
• Regulation, Ethics, Innovation, and Career Development in Biotechnology Industry