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    MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics

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    Hong Kong, HKMScIn-person1 year
    HK$208,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    HK$600.00
    App fee

    MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Hong Kong, HK. Tuition is HK$208,000.

    About the program

    The program covers biomolecular engineering for molecular-level design of materials and devices in drug delivery, therapeutics, biosensing, diagnostics, synthetic biology, and omics technology. It also includes health informatics using mathematics, data sciences, and computer science for processing health-related data.

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    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL-iBT: 80 (for tests taken prior to 21 January 2026); TOEFL-pBT: 550; TOEFL-Revised paper-delivered test: 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (Academic Module): Overall score: 6.5 and All sub-score: 5.5

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    IANG visa (up to 24 months for recent graduates, job offer required for non-recent) (Hong Kong)

    HK$14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is HK$208,000 across 30 required credits.
    Is MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology online or in-person?
    MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology take to complete?
    MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
    Per the program's published guidance: second class honors
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Biomolecular Engineering and Health Informatics at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: IANG visa (up to 24 months for recent graduates, job offer required for non-recent) (Hong Kong)