| Programme code : | MSCSRF |
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| Type of programme/ Mode of study: | Full-time and Part-time Master's Degree Programme |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Students admitted to the Master of Science in Scientific Research (科學研究理學碩士) (MSCSRF) programme should have
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Proficiency Test
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Minimum score
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English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)
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Level 3
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TOEFL – paper-based
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550
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TOEFL – paper delivered
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60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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TOEFL – internet based
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79
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IELTS
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6.0
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CET-6
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430
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The programme provides students with key knowledge and skills on how to conduct scientific research. Students are also required to conduct research projects in certain aspects of applied science to complete the master's degree.
The aims of the programme are to
Courses Lists for MSCMLSF
| Course code | Course title | Credit Units | Existing/New Course | |
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| SCI 8010SEF | Scientific Research Methodologies | 6 | New | |
| 1 | SCI 8011SEF | Research and Science Laboratory in Practice | 9 | New |
| SCI 8013SEF | Professional and Research Skills in Science | 3 | New | |
| 2 | SCI 8012SEF | Research and Technology Laboratory in Practice | 9 | New |
| SCI 8014SEF | Professional and Research Skills in Technology | 3 | New | |
| SCI 8019SEF | Dissertation | 12 | New |
Students need to choose either courses combination 1 or 2 based on their major stream.
1: science stream;
2: technology stream
Students enrolled in the programme will be divided into two major streams: science or technology. For students belonging to the science stream, they will study SCI8010SEF, SCI8011SEF, SCI8013SEF and SCI8019SEF. For students belonging to the technology stream, they will study SCI8010SEF, SCI8012SEF, SCI8014SEF and SCI8019SEF. According to the research field of their dissertation, they will be further assigned into different concentrations. For the science students, they will be divided into three concentrations: (1) Biological Research, (2) Chemical Research, or (3) Environmental Research. For the technology students, they will be divided into three concentrations: (1) Electrical and Electronic Research, (2) Physical and Mechanical Research, or (3) Information Technology Research. After their graduation, students will obtain their master's degree, MSc in Scientific Research. In addition, their concentration will be indicated in their transcript, e.g. MSc in Scientific Research (Concentration: Biological Research).
Students will learn through full-time or part-time face-to-face mode with online support. All the prescribed courses will also be supported by the HKMU Online Learning Environment (OLE) which provides online discussion for interaction among students and between lecturers and students. This allows discussion of theories explained in the courses, their applications and evaluations. The scientific research activity will be supervised by a designated faculty with the support of laboratory technicians.
Graduates of this programme will be eligible for pursuing higher research degrees in local and overseas universities and research institutes. Graduates will also find a variety of career opportunities in governmental agencies, industry, consultants, and private sectors etc. The jobs include research & development in industries, consultancy for relative projects, and other relevant jobs in the fields of testing & certification, environmental science, life sciences and information technology etc.
| Staff Member | Research Interests | |
|---|---|---|
| AU YEUNG Siu Kei, Jeff BEng (Hons) MPhil PhD HKUST SMIEEE | • Digital Video Processing • Automatic Speech Recognition • Machine Learning • Signal Processing | |
| CHAN Man Ngai, Sidney BSc (Hons), PhD (CityU) | • Bioremediation of Organic Pollutants • Applications of Microalgae • Analytical Chemistry • Environmental Monitoring | |
| CHEN Jianlin BSc MSc TJU, PhD CityU | • Environmental (Bio) Chemistry • Biosensors • Green chemistry | |
| CHEUNG Ka Tik BSc ENU, MMedSc HKU, PhD PolyU | • Antibiotics Resistance • Mechanism of Antimicrobial Effects • Zoonotic Diseases • Medical Laboratory Science | |
| CHIU Wai Hang, Winnie BSc, MPhil, PhD (HKUST) | • Chemical Analysis and Education • Laboratory Safety and Techniques | |
| CHUI Kwok Tai, John BEng (Hons), PhD CityU MIEEE, MIET | • Computational Intelligence • Energy Monitoring and Management • Intelligent Transportation • Smart Metering and Sub-metering | |
| FU Yaru BEng (Hons) NEEPU, MSc (Hons) NUPT, PhD CityU MIEEE, MTCGCC | • Intelligent Communications and Networking • Radio Resource Management • Internet-of-Things • Wireless Edge Caching and Computing | |
| HAN Jie, Crystal BSc MSc XMU, PhD CUHK | • Environmental and Chemical Analysis • Testing and Certification • Supramolecular Science • Crystal Engineering and Materials Science | |
| HUNG King Fai, Kevin BSc (Hons) Queen's University, MPhil PhD CUHK MIET, SMIEEE, MCIE | • Biomedical Engineering • Mobile Health and Telehealth • Biosignal Processing and Biosystem Simulation • Engineering Education • Medical Device • Biomedical Informatics | |
| LAM Siu Kei, Stephen BEng PolyU, MSc (EEE) MSc (BSE) HKU, DEng HKMU CEng, CEnv, MIET, MIMechE, MHKIE | • Building Services Engineering • Renewable Energy • Environmental Science | |
| LAU Po Ying, Carol BSc (Hons) PhD HKU | • Plant Reproductive Biology • Tumorigenesis and Pathology of Bone Tumors • Raman Spectroscopy | |
| LEE Chi Chung, Tony BEng (Hons), PhD (PolyU); CEng, MIET, MHKIE, MIEEE, MCIE | • Electrical and Electronic Testing • Optical Communications • Network Performance Monitoring • Internet of Things (IoT) | |
| LEE Lap Kei, Keith BEng (Hons) PhD HKU MIEEE | • Algorithms • Natural Language Processing • Educational Technology • Bioinformatics | |
| LEE Wang Fat, Fred BSc (Hons) PhD PolyU | • Environmental Biochemistry • Harmful Algal Blooms • Coastal Wetland • Proteomics | |
| LI Chi Ho, Jimmy BEng (Hons) MEng PolyU, MBA CityU, DEng OUHK, Prof.Dip HKBU, PgCert UC Berkeley CEng, RPE, MIET, MIMechE, MInstMC, MIEEE, MHKIE, MHKAAST, MASTM, CCAA Certified Auditor, FHKICA, HKICA Registered Lead Auditor | • Industry 4.0 • Mixed Reality • Design for Manufacture and Assembly • Startup Ecosystem • Modular Integrated Construction | |
| LI Tin Lok, Matthew BSc (Hons) PhD HKU, Postdoctoral HKU | • STEAM Education Planning and Implementation • Science Education (Chemistry) • Organic Synthesis • Metal Catalysis | |
| LI Yaohan, Yolanda BEng (Hons) UNNC, MSc UCL, PhD PolyU | • Sustainable and Intelligent Infrastructure Systems • Digital Twins • Multi-hazard Risk Assessment • Life-cycle Maintenance and Management • Robust Decision Making under Deep Uncertainty | |
| MAK Shu Lun BEng (Hons) CityU, LLB UIBE, MSc CityU, MEC DEng OUHK, CEng, FIMechE, FInstMC, MIET, RPE, MHKIE, MIEEE, FHKAAST, FHKICA, MASQ, MHKSQ, MASTM, CTP, HKICA Registered Lead Auditor | • Control, Automation and Instrumentation • Product Safety Testing and Engineering Design • Quality Engineering and Management • Innovation Technology Adoption | |
| MO Wing Yin, Ian BSc PolyU, PhD HKBU | • Health Risk Assessment with a focus on Food Safety • Recycling Food Waste as Fish Feed • Ecology and Conservation of Mangrove • Ecological Performance of Restored Landfill | |
| NG Ching Man, Christie PhD PolyU | • Chemical Analysis • Laboratory Techniques | |
| RENOM Allan Patrick Stephane Bachelor Master UPS Toulouse, PhD HKUST | • Animal and Plant Physiology • Food and Health • Cell and Molecular Biology • Developmental Biology • Microscopy • Pharmacology Treatments | |
| TAM Fung Yee, Nora BSc (Hons) CUHK, MSc Sheffield UK, MPhil CUHK, PhD York UK C.I. Biol, F.I. Biol, BBS, JP | • Ecology and Conservation of Mangrove and Coastal Wetlands • Bioremediation of Toxic Pollutants • Biotechnology in Waste Treatment and Pollution Control | |
| TAM Wan Ting, Emily BSc (Hons) PhD HKU | • Molecular Microbiology • Genetic Engineering • Food Microbiology • Microbial Diagnostics • Bioactive Compounds in Fungi | |
| TANG Wai Fan, Fanny BSc (Hons) CityU, MSc HKU, EdD NTU C.Build E MCABE, MHKIE, MIET, MIEEE, FHKICA | • Material Science and Properties • Reliability Engineering • Failure Analysis • Higher Education Curriculum Development | |
| TSANG Hin Fat, Alphonse BSc PhD HKU | • Invasion Ecology • Freshwater Ecology | |
| TSANG Kin Wai, Ernest BEng (Hons) PhD CityU | • Building Services Engineering • Daylighting and Solar Radiation • Building and Urban Energy Modeling • Green and Wellness Buildings | |
| WONG Sze Wan, Emily BCM PhD HKU | • Vascular Biology • Pharmacology • Chinese Medicine • Food and Drug Analysis | |
| XU Jingliang, Steven BSc, MSc JNU, PhD CityU | • Marine and Freshwater Pollution • Aquatic Physiology • Environmental Toxicology • Microalgal Ecophysiology |
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 |
