The programme brings together the Faculties of Science, Medicine, and Business Administration at The Chinese University of Hong Kong to co-develop a brand-new, integrated curriculum with active learning as the core. In addition to a compilation of complementary courses in Biomedical Sciences, Business Administration, Molecular Biotechnology, and Public Health, capstone courses will be co-taught by the professors in different Faculties to upgrade students’ problem-solving ability using cross-disciplinary knowledge.
To solidify and associate learning experience with real-world business through:
Students shall have the valuable opportunity to be mentored by external advisors from different industries.
Every student is assigned two Academic Advisors from two different Faculties who provide diverse academic and general advice on issues such as course selection, guided study, research opportunities and adaptation to University learning mode.
Our students have the access to a multitude of exchange programmes, and can spend a summer, a semester, or even a full academic year abroad, like Austria, Sweden, Switzerland, Korea, etc. There are three types of exchange opportunities:
CUHK InnoPort is the habitat for CUHK innovators and entrepreneurs, which offers various funding and incubation programmes to support entrepreneurship building, for example:
This Integrated 3-in-1 BEHM programme is the first in Asia designed for talented students to develop careers in biotechnology, entrepreneurship, business analysis, and healthcare management. Nurturing leaders in time for solving the pressing public health problems around the world.
Our active learning approach enhances students’ knowledge and problem-solving skills across disciplines. They gain valuable advice from professors of different faculties who guide them through the training journey as well as the special capstone projects.
They will familiarise themselves with various models and policies relevant to biotechnology and healthcare sectors. Our strong industry and institutional network for internship and exchange will increase the competitiveness of our graduates in the professional market.
Our university offer funding and incubation programmes in additional to existing government’s supports, the young innovators and entrepreneurs are undoubtedly assured of a rewarding future. Other than leading start-up companies, graduates can also develop as consultants and business advisors in life sciences, biotechnology and healthcare companies.
The BEHM Programme empowers student not only knowledge, but also analytical mindset which will be crucial in the future world, whether it is about technology and innovation or healthcare, our graduates will be the ones making impressive impact, influencing the development.
The interdisciplinary education affords students a plethora of career opportunities in the fields of biotechnology, medical science, public health and business:
