B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)
Faculty: Medicine · Admission code: BMSCN · 70 units · For students admitted in 2026–27
Students are required to complete a minimum of 70 units of courses as follows:
1.Faculty Package10 units
MEDF1011, 1041, 1042, SBMS1102
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDF 1011 [2] | Foundation Course for Health Sciences I | --LEC: We 11:30AM - 1:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA -T03-TUT: TBA -T04-TUT: TBA -T05-TUT: TBA -T06-TUT: TBA -T07-TUT: TBA -T08-TUT: TBA -T09-TUT: TBA -T10-TUT: TBA -T11-TUT: TBA -T12-TUT: TBA -T13-TUT: TBA -T14-TUT: TBA -T15-TUT: TBA -T16-TUT: TBA -T17-TUT: TBA -T18-TUT: TBA -T19-TUT: TBA -T20-TUT: TBA | — | — | |||
| MEDF 1041 | Interprofessional Healthcare I | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: We 5:30PM - 6:15PM | — | — | |||
| MEDF 1042 [2] | Interprofessional Healthcare II | — | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM We 4:30PM - 6:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: Mo 5:30PM - 6:15PM Tu 5:30PM - 6:15PM | — | |||
| SBMS 1102 | Human Structure and Function | — | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 1:15PM Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA | — |
2.Required Courses28 units
SBMS1101, 1103, 2101, 2102, 2104, 2105, 2106, 2107, 2108, 3101, 3105
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 1101 [2] | Biomedical Sciences and Society | --LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM -F01-FLD: TBA -J01-PRJ: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 1103 | Biochemistry of Human Body | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA -T03-TUT: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 2101 [2] | Biostatistics and Epidemiology | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM -W01-WKS: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 2102 | Introduction to Molecular Biology | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM Th 1:30PM - 3:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 2104 [2] | Introduction to Bioethics | — | --LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM -D01-DIS: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 2105 | Laboratory Techniques in Biomedical Sciences | — | --LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 11:15AM Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | -. | — | ||
| SBMS 2106 | Pharmacology and Toxicology | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM Th 9:30AM - 10:15AM -T01-TUT: TBA | Pre-requisite: SBMS2107. | — | ||
| SBMS 2107 | Human Functions and Diseases I | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM -L01-LAB: TBA -L02-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 2108 | Human Functions and Diseases II | — | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM Th 2:30PM - 4:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3101 [2] | Immunology | --LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3105 [2] | Microbiology | — | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM | — |
3.Elective Courses32 units
(a)Students must choose only one Concentration Area from the following14-15 units
Concentration Area A: Biomedical Research[d]14 units
(i)8 units
SBMS3201, 4201[e], 4202[e]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 3201 [2] | Experimental Design and Execution, Journal Analysis and Reporting Results | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -W01-WKS: TBA | — | Pre-requisite: SBMS2101. | — | ||
| SBMS 4201 | Capstone Research Project I | -M01-TMC: TBA | — | Pre-requisite: SBMS2101,2105 and 3201. | — | ||
| SBMS 4202 | Capstone Research Project II | — | -M01-TMC: TBA | Pre-requisite: SBMS4201. | — |
(ii)6 units of courses chosen from the following6 units
SBMS3202, 3203, 3204, 3205, 3206
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 3202 | Cancer Biology | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3203 | Developmental Biology and Reproductive Medicine | — | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3204 | Neuroscience | — | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 10:15AM Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3205 | Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | — | --LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM We 9:30AM - 12:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3206 | Cardiovascular and Metabolic Biology | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA | — |
Concentration Area B: Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship15 units
(i)14 units
EPIN1020#, 2010#, 3020# or 3021# or 3022#, LAWS2331#, SBMS3215, 3216
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIN 1020 | Design Thinking and Practice | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | ||||
| EPIN 2010 | Toolkit for Entrepreneurs | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | Prerequisite:EPIN1010/1020/1030 or MGNT1070 or SOSC1001/1002 or other equivalents or exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite:at least any 2 other 2000(EPIN/non-EPIN)level courses. | |||
| EPIN 3020 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp | — | --LEC: TBA | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents.Prerequisites are exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| EPIN 3021 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp - Inclusive and affordable medicine | — | — | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents or exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| EPIN 3022 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp - Pivot to Succeed | — | — | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents.Prerequisites are exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| LAWS 2331 | Intellectual Property Law for Entrepreneurs | — | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM | Not for students who have taken LAWS1010 or LAWS1020 or LAWS1041. | |||
| SBMS 3215 [2] | The Landscape of the Biomedical Industry | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM -J01-PRJ: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3216 [2] | Health Services Management | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM | — | — |
(ii)1 course chosen from the following1 units
SBMS4203, 4204
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 4203 [1] | Biomedical Internship I | -P01-PRA: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 4204 [1] | Biomedical Internship II | — | -P01-PRA: TBA | — |
Concentration Area C: Health Services and Consultation14 units
(i)13 units
SBMS3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3211
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 3207 [2] | Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practice for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 12:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3208 | Forensic Science | --LEC: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3209 | Clinical Anatomical Pathology | — | --LEC: We 1:30PM - 6:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | Pre-requisite: SBMS1102 and 2107or 2108. | — | ||
| SBMS 3210 [2] | Instrumental Analysis and Application in Biomedical Sciences | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3211 | Molecular Techniques in Genetics and Medicine | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -W01-WKS: TBA | Pre-requistie: SBMS2102. | — |
(ii)1 course chosen from the following1 units
SBMS4203, 4204
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBMS 4203 [1] | Biomedical Internship I | -P01-PRA: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 4204 [1] | Biomedical Internship II | — | -P01-PRA: TBA | — |
(b)17-18[a] units of courses chosen from the following[b]17-18 units
EPIN1020#, 2010#, 3020# or 3021# or 3022#, LAWS2331#, PHAR3420#, SBMS2201, 3201, 3202, 3203, 3204, 3205, 3206, 3207, 3208, 3209, 3210, 3211, 3212, 3213, 3214, 3215, 3216, 4203[c], 4204[c], 4205[c]
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| Course | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Enrolment information | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPIN 1020 | Design Thinking and Practice | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | ||||
| EPIN 2010 | Toolkit for Entrepreneurs | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | Prerequisite:EPIN1010/1020/1030 or MGNT1070 or SOSC1001/1002 or other equivalents or exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite:at least any 2 other 2000(EPIN/non-EPIN)level courses. | |||
| EPIN 3020 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp | — | --LEC: TBA | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents.Prerequisites are exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| EPIN 3021 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp - Inclusive and affordable medicine | — | — | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents or exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| EPIN 3022 [1] | Innovation Bootcamp - Pivot to Succeed | — | — | Prerequisite: EPIN2010 or MGNT 2070 or other equivalents.Prerequisites are exempted by the instructor if students can show a substantive entrepreneurial experience or knowledge.Co-requisite: at least any 2 other 2000 (EPIN/non-EPIN) courses. | |||
| LAWS 2331 | Intellectual Property Law for Entrepreneurs | — | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 12:15PM | Not for students who have taken LAWS1010 or LAWS1020 or LAWS1041. | |||
| PHAR 3420 [2] | Pharmacogenomics and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology | — | --LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM | — | |||
| SBMS 2201 [2] | Natural Product Pharmacognosy and Drug Development | --LEC: Mo 1:30PM - 3:15PM -F01-FLD: TBA -L01-LAB: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3201 [2] | Experimental Design and Execution, Journal Analysis and Reporting Results | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -W01-WKS: TBA | — | Pre-requisite: SBMS2101. | — | ||
| SBMS 3202 | Cancer Biology | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3203 | Developmental Biology and Reproductive Medicine | — | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3204 | Neuroscience | — | --LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 10:15AM Fr 9:30AM - 11:15AM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3205 | Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine | — | --LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM We 9:30AM - 12:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3206 | Cardiovascular and Metabolic Biology | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -T01-TUT: TBA -T02-TUT: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3207 [2] | Introduction to Good Manufacturing Practice for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 12:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3208 | Forensic Science | --LEC: Th 9:30AM - 12:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3209 | Clinical Anatomical Pathology | — | --LEC: We 1:30PM - 6:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | Pre-requisite: SBMS1102 and 2107or 2108. | — | ||
| SBMS 3210 [2] | Instrumental Analysis and Application in Biomedical Sciences | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 3211 | Molecular Techniques in Genetics and Medicine | — | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 5:15PM -L01-LAB: TBA -W01-WKS: TBA | Pre-requistie: SBMS2102. | — | ||
| SBMS 3212 | Bioinformatics, Genomics and Proteomics | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM -T01-TUT: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3213 | Drug Design and Development | — | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM -J01-PRJ: TBA | Pre-requisite: SBMS2106. | — | ||
| SBMS 3214 | Medical Genetics | --LEC: Mo 3:30PM - 6:15PM -O01-OTH: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3215 [2] | The Landscape of the Biomedical Industry | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM -J01-PRJ: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 3216 [2] | Health Services Management | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM | — | — | |||
| SBMS 4203 [1] | Biomedical Internship I | -P01-PRA: TBA | — | — | |||
| SBMS 4204 [1] | Biomedical Internship II | — | -P01-PRA: TBA | — | |||
| SBMS 4205 [1] | Biomedical Internship III | — | -P01-PRA: TBA | Co-requisite(s): SBMS4203 or SBMS4204. | — |
Explanatory Notes
1.
All SBMS courses as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.
[a]
Students who choose Concentration Area B are required to take 17 units of elective courses, while those choosing other Concentration Areas should take 18 units of elective courses.
[b]
Courses taken to fulfill requirement 3(a) cannot be counted towards the fulfillment of requirement 3(b).
[c]
Only for students choosing Concentration Area B or C.
[d]
Concentration Area A students, who opt for the CUHK-UoM Study Option and have successfully completed 180 credits of modules in Master of Science in Infection Biology or Master of Science in Tissue Engineering for Regenerative Medicine offered by the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, The University of Manchester, will be granted course and unit exemptions for up to 18 units of Major Elective Courses.
[e]
Capstone courses