Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science Programme

Duration of Study

2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Sha Tin)

Entrance Requirements

Five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including English Language and Chinese Language; OR VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR Diploma Yi Jin; OR Equivalent.
Remarks :

An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose.
A "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programmes, students can progress to higher diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results. Applications will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Programme Aims

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This programme aims to equip students with wide range of knowledge, skills and techniques in biomedical science including biomedical analysis and medical testing.

This programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as medical laboratory assistants, research assistants, technicians in quality control and product development, product specialists.

Articulation

Graduates can apply for further study in local or overseas universities and other Bachelor degrees listed below :

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Testing and Certification offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi);
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Food Science and Safety offered by the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi);
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science offered by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science offered by the University of Ulster, United Kingdom;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biomedical Science offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom;
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Biological Science offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom; and
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Microbiology offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom.

Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for Intermediate membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.

Notes

Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

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Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science

Programme code AS114205