Introduction

Discipline

Biomedical Science

Program

Bachelor's Degree Program

Year Established

2010

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Forensic Biomedical Science

Awarding Institution

Tung Wah College

Recognition of Qualification

Hong Kong QF level 5

Course Duration

4 years

Intake

October

Class Location

King’s Park Campus

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Programme Structure

Language courses :
Advanced English Writing Skills
English for Healthcare Professionals
Applied Chinese Language (or Basic Chinese*)
Enhancing Academic English Skills
Developing English Language Skills
+ 1 Language elective course

* Alternate Chinese course for “non-Chinese speaking” students only

Discipline courses :
Advanced Pathology
Introduction to Chinese Medicine
Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to Medical Imaging
Applied Chemistry
Introduction to Physics
Basic Laboratory Techniques and Instrumentation
Introduction to Psychology
Biochemistry
Molecules, Cells and Genes
Biomedical Criminalistics
Pathophysiology
Chemical Skills for Forensic Science
Pharmacology
Criminal and Crime Scene Investigation
Physical Evidence Analysis
Ethical and Legal Aspects in Health Care
Presentation of Forensic Evidence in Court
General Microbiology and Immunology
Principles of Molecular Diagnostics
General Pathology
Research Methods in Biomedical Science
Honours Year Project
Techniques in Human Identification
Human Anatomy
Toxicology
Human Genetics
+ 1 Discipline elective course
Human Physiology

General Education courses :
Information Technology and Multimedia Applications
Understanding and Motivating Self
Introduction to Statistics
+ Select 1 elective course from the College’s GE course list
The Development and Operation of Non-Profit Organizations

Remarks: The programme structure listed above is for reference only. For details, please consult the School concerned or refer to the Programme Definitive Document.

Entry Requirement

3 subjects in STPM in the same sitting, other than language subjects AND
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at SPM level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting; or
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at UEC level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting.

English Language Requirements:
STPM or SPM English Language: Grade C or above; or
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior English Language: Grade B4 or above; or
IELTS (Academic): Overall band score of 5.5 or above; or
TOEFL iBTL: Total Score of 70 (prior to 21 January 2026)/ 4.0 (from 21 January 2026 onwards) or above; or
equivalent English exam results.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM300000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

HK$123,860/ per year

Application Fee

HK$200

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

applytwc@twc.edu.hk

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