The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

What you'll study

The programme covers a mix of core engineering fundamentals and specialist biomedical topics, delivered through taught modules and a major research project or capstone design. Core areas typically include:

• Biomedical signal and image processing — techniques for analysing physiological signals and medical images, including filtering, feature extraction and quantitative imaging.
• Biomechanics and biomaterials — mechanical behaviour of biological tissues, prosthetics, implant design and material–tissue interactions.
• Medical instrumentation and sensors — principles of device design, sensors for physiological monitoring and embedded systems for healthcare.
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine — cellular engineering, scaffold design and translational considerations for tissue repair approaches.
• Medical device design and regulatory affairs — product development lifecycle, risk management and regulatory pathways applicable to medical devices and diagnostics.
• Data-driven healthcare and AI in medicine — machine learning applications in diagnostics, predictive analytics and clinical decision support.
• Research methods and professional skills — experimental design, statistics, scientific communication and project management.

Students usually complete a substantial individual research project or a team-based capstone design project in collaboration with academic supervisors or industry partners, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge to practical biomedical engineering problems.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a recognised bachelor’s degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, physical sciences, or a closely related discipline, normally with a good honours classification or equivalent. Relevant professional experience in engineering or healthcare may be considered for mature applicants.

Other common application requirements include:

• A curriculum vitae outlining academic background and any research or industrial experience.
• Academic transcripts and, where required, copies of degree certificates.
• Letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees.
• Proof of English language proficiency if the applicant’s prior degree was not taught in English (standard test scores are commonly accepted).

Shortlisted applicants may be invited for an interview or asked to provide a research proposal if they intend to pursue a thesis-based pathway.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering go on to a wide range of roles across healthcare and technology sectors. Typical career paths include:

• Medical device and diagnostics industry — design, R&D, product validation and regulatory affairs roles.
• Clinical engineering and hospital technology management — equipment maintenance, clinical trials support and biomedical services.
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies — process development, assay development and translational research roles.
• Data science roles in healthcare — medical imaging analytics, AI model development and health informatics.
• Start-ups and innovation — product development, entrepreneurship and technology translation.
• Academic and research careers — progression to PhD study and research fellowships in biomedical engineering and allied fields.

Why study at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is well known for its applied engineering focus and close links with industry and clinical partners. Students on the biomedical engineering programme benefit from access to specialised laboratories, interdisciplinary research centres and collaborative projects with local hospitals and medical device companies.

Strengths of studying this programme at PolyU include a practical, industry-oriented curriculum, opportunities for hands-on design and prototyping, and a research environment that spans engineering, medicine and life sciences. The university’s location in a regional healthcare and biotechnology hub also supports internships, networking and technology translation activities that help prepare graduates for careers in the global biomedical sector.