Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Biology

The Department of Biology at HKBU offers a four-year undergraduate degree programme for BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology. The programme provides students with comprehensive training in biological sciences with specialties in biotechnology and environmental sciences. The courses are designed to assist students in understanding the theories of biology and to provide training in technical skills for research and applications.

The BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology programme provides professional training in two concentrations of biology.

1. Biotechnology Concentration – Students in this concentration will develop an understanding of the theories of biology as well as biotechnology applications by taking courses in the fields of cellular/ molecular/ developmental biology, organismal biology, genetics, molecular biotechnology, and other biological fields. In addition, various laboratory courses in these fields are provided to equip students with technical skills for biological and biomedical research and biotechnology industry.
2. Environmental Science Concentration – Students in this concentration will develop understanding of the theories of biology as well as environmental science by taking courses focusing in the fields of biodiversity, ecology, environmental impact assessment and waste management, biological resources management and other environmental management skills. Students will learn practical skills, including sample collection, analyses of water and soil samples from the field, and instrumental analyses in the lab, and various management tools and their applications to address current and topical environmental and human health-related issues and challenges.

• The Environmental Science Concentration has recently received HKIQEP full accreditation in FIVE areas. Graduates from our environmental science concentration are provided with a shorter route to become a professional member of HKIQEP, a pathway for Qualified Environmental Professionals. Please visit "Career Prospects" for details.
• Students selecting environmental science concentration are also eligible to apply for the Double Degree programme between HKBU (Department of Biology) and the University of Lincoln (UoL) (School of Life Sciences), UK to earn an additional BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation from UoL.