MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics

Overview

Biomolecular engineering involves molecular-level design and engineering of nature derived and artificial materials and devices for applications in areas such as drug delivery, therapeutics, biosensing, point-of-care diagnostics, synthetic and systems biology, and omics technology. Health informatics combines skills from mathematics, data sciences, and computer science to acquire, process, and analyze health-related data for optimal decision making. The program integrates biomolecular engineering and health informatics so that students will be uniquely prepared for career opportunities in these fields.

Curriculum

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.

Admission and English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Engineering, Health Informatics, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, Polymer Science, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or a related discipline with second-class honors or higher, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or tertiary institution. For English Proficiency Requirements, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

Program Fee

The nominal program fee for 2025/26 Fall intake for full-time study is HK$184,800 (paid in 2 installments).

Application

All applications are considered on a competitive and rolling basis. Early online application is strongly recommended. For admission details and procedures, please refer to HKUST Fok Ying Tung Graduate School.

For 2025/26 Fall intake (September 2025)

Application Deadline

All Applicants

1 November 2024 (Round 1)

1 January 2025 (Round 2)

Career Prospect

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.

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024: Chemical Engineering

#1 in Hong Kong for 14 consecutive years

What's New

A joint Engineering School and Science School research team led by Prof. HSING I-Ming, Professor of the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has introduced a novel approach to chronic wound treatment by using mucin biomaterials extracted from pig stomachs in Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse.

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Prof. Fei SUN, the versatile scientist who enjoys creating things.

Prof. Hnin Yin Yin NYEIN, recipient of Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific 2021 from the credible MIT Technology Review, strives to excel in both research and teaching upon arrival at HKUST.