Global Medical Innovation & Biomedical Sciences Academy
Programme Code: ACT260208
Academic Criteria:
– Level of Study: S.4-5 / Grade 10-11 / Year 11-12 students
– English Requirement: Applicants are expected to meet the English language proficiency requirement, with an IELTS score of 6.5 or an equivalent qualification.
Programme Dates: July 20 – 31, 2026
Non-refundable Application Fee: HKD 100
Programme Fee: HKD 48,000
– For HKU Academy Members will receive an exclusive scholarship of HKD 9,000, which will be automatically deducted from the Programme Fee upon application.
– For Non-Members we will encourage you to apply as soon as possible to secure a 5% Early-bird discount before February 15, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Tue)
Application will be reviewed on rolling basis. Students may be invited to sit for an interview. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Tentative Interview Schedules (online):
– First Round: February 2026
– Second Round: Early March 2026
Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face in The UK
Programme Overview:
The Global Medical Innovation & Biomedical Sciences Academy offers a multidisciplinary and international perspective on global health and biomedical sciences. It is designed to cultivate interdisciplinary competencies essential for future leadership in medicine and healthcare.
This global medical programme provides students with a unique opportunity to engage with leading medical professors at HKU. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, participants will develop critical skills required for success in future medical fields and will be well prepared for further studies and careers in healthcare and related disciplines.
The programme integrates cutting-edge technologies, including AI in medicine, biomedical sciences, big data, and emerging medical innovations. In addition, students will have the exceptional opportunity to visit one of the world’s leading medical institutions in the UK gaining valuable international exposure in medical and biomedical fields.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the global health challenges, healthcare systems, and the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.
- Gain foundational knowledge in biomedical sciences.
- Explore Medical innovation and technology, examine the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, and digital health in medicine.
- Build research and analytical skills, enhance critical thinking, data interpretation, and basic research skills relevant to biomedical and health sciences.
- Gain global and academic exposure, engage with leading academics and institutions, gaining insight into international medical education pathways and careers.
Programme Rundown (Tentative):
Lecture & Workshop Topics:
- LECTURE 1: An Odyssey of public health from zero to global (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 2: Antimicrobial resistance – Blame the victim? (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 3: Crack the code: Medical mysteries in your DNA (Dr. Rachel Kwan)
- LECTURE 4: AI Doctor: Training a virtual radiologist (Dr. Rachel Kwan)
- WORKSHOP 5: Diabetes – Frontiers for Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering and Global Health to work together (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 6: Medical AI makers: From vision to healthcare (Dr. Rachel Kwan)
- LECTURE 7: Global Health Champions Simulation — Team Up to Solve Health Crisis (Mr. Wong)
- LECTURE 8: The Blue Baby Case Detective: A Public Health Investigation focusing on Environmental Health (Mr. Wong)
- LECTURE 9: Cutting edge technology for surveillance (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 10: Outbreak – Keep calm and carry on (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 11: Evidence-based Medicine (Prof. Wai)
- LECTURE 12: Big Data Detectives: Solving health puzzles with numbers (Dr. Rachel Kwan)
- LECTURE 13: Design Thinking in Health (Prof. Wai)
- LECTURE 14: Doctors in Disasters (Prof. Wai)
- LECTURE 15: ABCD in Emergencies (Prof. Wai)
- WORKSHOP 16: Evolution of BME to Cater for Latest Global Requirement (Prof. Tsia)
- LECTURE 17: BioBuzz: Mastering scientific communication (Dr. Rachel Kwan)
- LECTURE 18: Science and Arts of Risk Communication (Prof. Chung)
- LECTURE 19: Medical Device Innovation (Prof. Tsia)
- Group Competition 20: Putting Theory into Practical Reality (Prof. Chung)
Programme Instructors:
- Prof. Chung, Pui Hong, Clinical Associate Professor of Practice; BASc(GHD) Programme Director
- Dr Wai, Ka Chung Abraham, Clinical Associate Professor of Practice
- Prof. Tsia, Kevin K. M., Programme Director of the Biomedical Engineering Programme
- Dr. Rachel Kwan, Assistant Lecturer at the School of Biomedical Sciences
- Mr. Wong, Ying Choi Rex, Assistant Lecturer at the Division of Behavioural Sciences
Submit Application: https://actstudentapp.hku.hk/student/login
*If you have any questions regarding the application process, please refer to the Application Guide / ⽹上申请系统 – 申请指南 or email us at talented@hku.hk
Accommodation and Meals – will be provided by Sherfield School
Visa Application:
Students are responsible to ensure you have the right to enter the UK during the whole programme period, e.g. having a valid visa or electronic travel authorisation (ETA). Please visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/tourist-short-stay-visas for more details.
Travel and Medical Insurance:
All students need to have valid travel and medical insurance as a mandatory condition for participation in our programmes. We strongly recommend that students secure their insurance policies well in advance of their departure to ensure continuous coverage.
*Programme Attendance Policies:
Students are highly encouraged to attend ALL classes on time for the duration of the Programme. Please note that according to the University’s attendance and absenteeism policy, at least 80% of the lectures and required classes for each curriculum must be attended.
*Disclaimer:
– Programme fees and application fees are non-refundable.
– 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 admitted students by the end of May 2026 to provide more specific information regarding further arrangements.