Research & Summer Internship
Biomedical Sciences students can enhance their academic journey with non-credit-bearing summer internships or a credit-bearing internship course in year 3, where they will gain hands-on research experience alongside research and industry leaders. Additionally, there are guaranteed paid summer internships to work in research or industry, allowing students to expand their networks and gain valuable insights into the latest developments in biomedical sciences.
Summer Internship
A comprehensive non-credit bearing experiential learning component in our Biomedical Sciences curriculum is open to all students in their first three years of studies. Students are expected to take on an 8-week internship work during the summer semester. Three types of subsidised summer internships will be provided to students, namely:
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Local Research Internship
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Overseas Research Internship
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Industrial Internship
For Local Research Internships, students are expected to conduct research activities in a research laboratory within the LKS Faculty of Medicine and be supervised by a staff member from the Faculty (Local Supervisor). For Overseas Research Internships, students will be attached to research laboratories at overseas or Mainland universities and institutions and will be supervised by staff members of the attachment laboratory (Overseas Supervisor). Finally, students participating in the Industrial Internships are expected to work in an external agency related to the biomedical sciences or other industries and will be supervised by staff members of that agency (External Supervisor).
For details, please contact the programme coordinators: Professor Yu (Local Research Internship), Professor Ma (Overseas Research Internship) and Dr. Kotaka (Industrial Internship).
A prestigious programme aimed to enhance students’ learning experience and to nurture the next generation of researchers and scholars. It offers opportunities for academically outstanding undergraduate students to undertake research under the guidance and supervision of academics with a strong research track record and experience in training research postgraduate students.
Career Prospects
Biomedical Research
Graduates in this major will be equipped with practical and transferable skills applicable to a wide range of areas in both the public and private sectors. They are highly employable in research in university and government laboratories, medical development, and management for the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and medical equipment industries, as well as hospital and healthcare planning.
Bioinformatics
Graduates in this major will specifically possess practical and transferable interdisciplinary skills highly applicable and widely used in research and development, hospitals and the healthcare industry and beyond, both locally and internationally, which meet the growing demand for biotechnology and big data expertise in local and international research centres, as well as growing demand for the clinical and public health data analysis in the hospital and healthcare sector.
Clinical Sciences
Graduates in this major will be highly sought after in various sectors, including clinical research, healthcare management, and public health roles in government or NGOs. They'll have opportunities to work in clinical labs, diagnostic imaging centres, and more. Their expertise will be highly valued by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare organisations, where they can contribute to developing new medical therapies and advancing clinical practice. In the fast-growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industries in Hong Kong and globally, these graduates will play a crucial role in shaping the future of healthcare innovation. They will also be equipped with essential knowledge and skills to pursue further postgraduate studies in clinical and healthcare-related professions.
Healthcare Technology
Graduates in this major will be in strong demand in the growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industries in Hong Kong and across the globe. The graduates will be well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to pursue a career in the private sector in established or start-up companies in the pharmaceutical, cellular therapeutics, medical devices, telemedicine, digital health, and clinical regulatory affairs.