HKUMed_UG_Prospectus_2024_Full

The Clinical Sciences Major aims to prepare and cultivate the next generation of healthcare professionals for careers and further study in the fields of clinical research, clinical medicine, clinical laboratory and other healthcarerelated professions. The objectives of this Major are to provide students with a strong foundation in clinical sciences, equip them with essential skills for variety of clinical research and healthcare-related settings, and foster their ability to integrate basic scientific knowledge with clinical applications. Graduates in this Major will be highly sought after in various sectors, including clinical research, healthcare management, public health roles in government or NGOs, clinical labs, diagnostic imaging centers, and more. Their expertise will be highly valued by pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and healthcare organizations, where they can contribute to developing new medical therapies and advancing clinical practice. Career prospect Clinical Sciences The Health Technology Major aims to prepare the next generation of biomedical scientists who can lead the development of innovative clinically-oriented biomedical technology. Graduates will be equipped with essential skills and knowledge in synthetic and systems biology, protein/RNA design and engineering, gene editing, AI in medicine, digital health technologies, telemedicine, next generation biomaterials, and precision medicine. Students receive broadbased training in both laboratory skills and quantitative data science skills, as well as knowledge in clinical trial designs and regulatory affairs for therapeutics and medical devices, and translational healthcare entrepreneurship. Graduates in this Major will be in strong demand in the growing biotechnology, digital health, and medical technology industry in Hong Kong and across the globe. The graduates will be well-equipped with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to pursue career in the private sector in established or start-up companies in pharmaceutical, cellular therapeutic, medical devices, telemedicine, digital health, and clinical regulatory affairs. Career prospect Health Technology 06 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS | 2024

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