Visit to CUHK's three academic schools – School of Life Science, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

Ken Wong, Executive Director of HKLSS, visited students from three academic schools in the Chinese University of Hong Kong in early March. During the visit, he was greeted by Prof. KF Lau (School of Life Sciences), Dr. Anna Lau (School of Biomedical Sciences) and Prof. Joan Zuo (School of Pharmacy). Students from the Schools of Life Sciences and Biomedical Sciences met with Ken to discuss the prospects of our industry in Hong Kong. With an increasing amount of investment in our industry in Hong Kong and China, there is a greater demand for expertise and professionals in the related fields. However, it is not easy for graduates, especially bachelor’s degree graduates, to be employed in areas related to their studies. A lack of practical experience and network might be considered part of the reasons. Prof. Lau from the School of Life Sciences shared about the existing resources and support provided for CUHK Biomedicine students to enhance their competency and competitiveness. The School also encourages students to take up internships in order to better prepare themselves for a future career in the field.

About CUHK’s School of Life Science, Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

School of Life Science

The School of Life Science was established in 2010 under the Faculty of Science in CUHK. The School has an annual intake of around 200 students with 6 undergraduate programs being offered including Biochemistry, Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Environmental Science, Food and Nutritional Science, and Molecular Biotechnology.

School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences Program from the 2016/17 academic year. The comprehensive CUHK Biomedicine program aims to provide students biomedical science knowledge and research in the clinical, pharmaceutical and healthcare settings with global vision.

School of Pharmacy

The School of Pharmacy, under the Faculty of Medicine in CUHK, launched Bachelor of Pharmacy Program in 1992 and its graduates account for around 25 percent of the Hong Kong pharmacist workforce. The School also provides Taught and Research Postgraduate study programs for prospective students.