The BSc in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) is a degree programme for people interested in disciplines of applied science. The programme aims to provide undergraduate training to students to enable them to understand the theories of chemical and biological sciences, and their application to contemporary chemical and biological fields.
The programme integrates theory, practices and experimentation in scientific principles, quality assurance in chemical analyses, and hands-on experiences most suitable for use in the applied science discipline. To complete this programme, students will need to complete 120 credits for the Bachelor's Degree level.
Graduates are expected to master the knowledge and be confident to work in the professions associated with biological science and chemical science.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit |
| Foundation level | ||
| SCI S122 | A Foundation Course in Biology and Earth Science | 10 |
| SCI S123 | Foundation Physics | 5 |
| SCI S124 | Foundation Chemistry | 5 |
| Middle level | ||
| BIOL S205 | The Core of Life | 5 |
| CHEM S251 | Organic and Physical Chemistry | 10 |
| STAT S242 | Statistics in Society | 10 |
| Higher level | ||
| BIOL S301 | Conservation and Biodiversity | 5 |
| BIOL S302 | Animal and Plant Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL S303 | Molecular Biology and Microbiology | 5 |
| CHEM S311 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM S312 | Instrumental Analysis | 5 |
| BIOL S312 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| SCI S330 | Scientific Research Methods | 5 |
| BIOL S338 | Ecology | 10 |
| CHEM S340 | Inorganic Chemistry | 10 |
| CHEM S345 | Principles of Chemical Synthesis | 5 |
| BIOL S401 | Contemporary Biology Development | 5 |
| CHEM S402 | Contemporary Chemistry Development | 5 |
| ENVR S403 | Applications of Biology and Chemistry in Environmental Studies | 10 |
| SCI S404 | Advanced Topics in Food and Health Sciences | 5 |
| BIOL S406 | Tools and Techniques in Biotechnology | 5 |
| SCI S410 | Research Project in Applied Science | 10 |
| ENVR S411 | Environmental Health and Safety | 10 |
| CHEM S445 | Advances in Chemical Synthesis | 5 |
| CHEM S450 | Advanced Techniques for Organic Structure Analysis | 5 |
For detailed regulations and credit requirements, please click here.
The academic year starts in early September followed by the Spring Term in late January. Each of the Autumn and Spring Terms consists of 16 study weeks.
If you study for the maximum of 15 credits in the first term, and 20 credits in the following terms, the approximate time you would need to obtain an ordinary degree (early exit) would be three and a half years (the time would be shorter if you achieve advanced standing/credit exemption). In general, you are expected to study between 15 to 20 hours a week for a 20-credit course. This would be similar to being a full-time student. Most OUHK students have full-time jobs, so they tend to spread the study load for a degree over a period of five to six years. Most OUHK programmes set no restrictions on how long you can take to complete your qualification. If you wish, you may take a break of any length after completing a course, and resume your study in a future term.
(*Longer duration of study may be required if the students do not fulfill the course requirements)
You may be able to get credit for your previous studies. Credit exemption, known as 'advanced standing' at the OUHK, is available for many students who have completed tertiary-level studies elsewhere. There are 3 types of credit transfer, namely, General Credit Transfer (GCT), Specific Credit Transfer (SCT) and Block Credit Transfer (BCT). Each type of transferred credits has its specific use in counting towards programme requirements. The University has recently relaxed the maximum advanced standing by BCT to 80 credits for relevant Associate Degrees and Higher Diplomas towards an OUHK 120-credit bachelor's degree.
^ This programme suite will not be offered in the 2020/2021 academic year.
Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.
After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.
Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.
The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.
Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.
Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMP S321F | Advanced Database and Data Warehousing | 5 | |
| COMP S333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMP S351F | Software Project Management | 5 | |
| COMP S362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMP S363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMP S382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMP S390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMP S492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELEC S305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELEC S348F | IOT Security | 5 | |
| ELEC S371F | Digital Forensics | 5 | |
| ELEC S431F | Blockchain Technologies | 5 | |
| ELEC S425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC S201F | Basic Electronics | 5 | |
| IT S290F | Human Computer Interaction & User Experience Design | 5 | |
| STAT S251F | Statistical Data Analysis | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMPS333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMPS362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMPS363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS380F | Web Applications: Design and Development | 5 | |
| COMPS381F | Server-side Technologies and Cloud Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMPS390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMPS413F | Application Design and Development for Mobile Devices | 5 | |
| COMPS492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELECS305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELECS363F | Advanced Computer Design | 5 | |
| ELECS425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
