Global Health & Biomedical Sciences Programme

Programme Overview

Welcome to the Global Health & Biomedical Sciences Programme, a dynamic programme goes beyond traditional learning, immersing you in a multidisciplinary and international exploration of Global Health and Development, and Biomedical Sciences. Located in one of the world’s most frontier educational hub, participants will engage with groundbreaking topics such as:

    • Disease Outbreaks
    • AI in Medical Science
    • Genomics & Precision Medicine
    • Medical Big Data
    • Pollution and Planetary Health

Through a powerful blend of cutting-edge knowledge and hands-on insights, you will dive deep into the synergy between healthcare, technology, and global challenges, all while soaking in the rich heritage of the UK. Activities and cultural experience will be arranged for students.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, you will have:

    • Interdisciplinary Expertise: Gained a deeper understanding of global health issues and innovative approaches.
    • Leadership Skills: Mastered essential competencies for leadership in health sciences.
    • Analytical Abilities: Enhanced your problem-solving and analytical skills.

Join us and become part of a global community of future healthcare leaders, ready to tackle complex health challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

Programme Details

    • Programme Period: 11 -15 August, 2025
    • Target Audience: S4 – S6/ Grade 10 – 12/ Year 11 – 13 students
    • Programme Fee: (Non-refundable Application fee: HKD 60)
      • Non-members (Boarder): HKD 29,000
      • Members (Boarder): HKD 26,000
      • Day Students: HKD 24,000
    • Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face in UK

Recommended Airfare Schedule

    • Departing from Hong Kong to London: August 9, 2025 (Arriving at London Heathrow Airport on August 10, 2024) (Time: To be confirmed)
      Departing from London to Hong Kong: August 16, 2025 (Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport on August 17, 2025) (Time: To be confirmed)

Accommodation (London)

    • Included at Sherfield’s Hall of Residence with breakfast and dinner. 
      • Check-in date: August 10, 2025
      • Check-out date: August 16, 2025

Transportation included (London) 

      • Airport transfer to/from London Heathrow Airport to/from hall if you take the recommended flights suggested by HKU (info will be provided by May 2025) 

Application and Registration

    • Programme Code: ACTSHM2025B (Boarder), ACTSHM2025 (Day Student)
    • Registration Link: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login
    • Application Deadlines:
      • Non-local students: May 31, 2025 (HKT 23:59)
      • Local students: May 31, 2025 (HKT 23:59)

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*Disclaimer: Programme contents and formats are subject to change. The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.

*Please note that the programme fee does not include flights. Applicants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from their home country. Our HKU programme coordinator will contact the admitted students by the end of May 2025 to provide more specific information regarding further arrangements.

*Programme fees and application fees are non-refundable.