• We aim at training personnel who are interested in joining the emerging industry in genomics, bioinformatics and personalized medicine.
• We enable secondary school teachers to conduct bioinformatics research projects in their career.
• Workshops and hands-on experience in genomics and bioinformatics will be provided by international experts.

Target Participants

The taught programme is suitable for researchers, teachers and employees in biotechnology industry who wish to equip themselves with knowledge and skills in genomics and bioinformatics for their interests and career development.

Topics

• Programming
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Bio-computing and Statistics
• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Systems Biology
• Genome Informatics
• Research Methodology

Mode of Teaching

Lectures, Interactive Tutorials, Seminars, Projects, and Workshops

Medium of Instruction

English

Period of Study

1 year full-time (195 contact hours) / 2 years part-time (183.25 contact hours) for the Master of Science in Genomics and Bioinformatics (MSc_GBI)

Commencement Date

September of every year

Study Scheme

For more information about the study scheme and learning outcomes, please click here.

Master of Science in Genomics and Bioinformatics

Code	Title
GNBF5010	Introduction to Programming
GNBF5020	Introduction to Molecular Biology and Genetics
GNBF5030	Bio-computing and Statistics
GNBF5040	Genomics: Basic Concepts and Applications
GNBF5050	Theories and Algorithms in Bioinformatics
GNBF5060	Systems Biology
GNBF5070	Genome Informatics
GNBF6010	Research Project

For more detailed course information, please click here.

Term 1 (Sept to Dec)

Course	Full-time MSc (GBI)	Part-time MSc (GBI)
GNBF5010	LEC: 1:30pm-3:45 (Sat) TUT: 10:30am-12:15pm (Fri)	LEC: 1:30pm-3:45pm (Sat) (Yr1)
GNBF5020	LEC: 4:15pm-6:30pm (Sat)	LEC: 4:15pm-6:30pm (Sat) (Yr1)
GNBF5030	LEC: 7:00pm-9:30pm (Tue) TUT: 10:30am-12:15pm (Fri)
GNBF5040	LEC: 7:00pm-9:30pm (Thur)
GNBF5050		LEC: 1:30pm-3:45pm (Sat) (Yr2)
GNBF5060		LEC: 4:15pm-6:30pm (Sat) (Yr2)

Term 2 (Jan to Apr)

Course	Full-time MSc (GBI)	Part-time MSc (GBI)
GNBF5030		LEC: 1:30pm-3:45pm (Sat) (Yr1)
GNBF5040		LEC: 4:15pm-6:30pm (Sat) (Yr1)
GNBF5050	LEC: 7:00pm-9:30pm (Tue)
GNBF5060	LEC: 7:00pm-9:30pm (Thur)
GNBF5070	LEC: 1:30pm-3:45pm (Sat) Or LEC: 1:30pm-6:30pm (Sat, alternate weeks)	LEC: 1:30pm-3:45pm (Sat) (Yr2) Or LEC: 1:30pm-6:30pm (Sat, alternate weeks) (Yr2)
GNBF6010	PRJ	PRJ

LEC: Lecture; TUT: Tutorial; PRJ: Project

Venue

Classes would mainly be held in the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Full-time MSc Programme (1 year)

For admission in 2026: HK$160,000 payable in two installments.

Part-time MSc Programme (2 years)

For admission in 2026: HK$80,000 per year payable in two installments annually.

Please refer to the course information.

Students should complete all mandatory courses including seven 3-unit courses and one 3-unit research project. Students should pass all assessments and obtain a cumulative overall GPA of at least 2.0 in order to graduate.

• Master of Science in Genomics and Bioinformatics is a quotable qualification approved by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.

• This course is recognized under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 6).
• This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under Continuing Education Fund. (Expired on 5 Dec 2027, subject to the re-approval status by the LWB) (Course Code: 41M124753)
• The programme is eligible for the UGC's Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies (FTSS) in the 2026/27 intakes for selected local students.