The University of Hong Kong Faculty of Science

The University of Hong KongFaculty of Science

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Professor W W S Yim

Department of Earth Sciences

Faculty of ScienceThe University of Hong

Kong

Main Features of the Science Curriculum Structure

• Common admission to 6901

Bachelor of Science programme

• Restructured course requirements to provide a greater flexibility and curriculum options

6901 Bachelor of Science 16-in-One one entry in application for a choice of 16

Science majors (except Actuarial Science - 6729)

Astronomy*　Biochemistry 　　Biology　Biotechnology　 Chemistry　 Earth Sciences　 Ecology & Biodiversity　 Environmental Protection

*Available from Sept. 2008 onward

Food & Nutritional Science　 Materials Science　 Mathematics　 Mathematics/Physics 　　 Microbiology*　Physics　Risk Management　 Statistics

BSc Basic curriculum requirements

Minimum 180 credits (30 6-credit courses) over three years:

• 12 courses (72 crs) for the major including experiential learning requirement#

• Four 3-credit courses (12 crs) for fulfilling university language and broadening requirements

• 2 Science Faculty electives (12 crs)

• 14 elective courses or courses leading to a minor or second major (84 crs)

# experiential learning requirements may be in the form of exchange study, overseas field courses, internship, research project, dissertation or professional preparation programme

Major-Minor and Double-Major Options

90 choices of minors and second majors in Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Business & Economics, Education, Computer Science and Sports Science

(quota & timetabling restrictions may apply)

One Science Major理科主修科

+

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Selection of 2nd Major第二主修科

Optional

Selection of Minors副修科

Optional

Major-Minor or Double Major combinations

Major in Biochemistry, Minor in Environmental Protection

Double Major in Earth Sciences and Physics

Combination of Science and non-Science subjects

Major in Mathematics, Minor in Journalism and Media Studies

Combination Examples

Faculty Academic Advisory System

Faculty Academic Advisers

advise students on course selection and study plans

　　 oversee students’ development and

study progress

JUPAS Grade E or above in UE* & CLC At least 2ALs/1AL+2ASs Grade E or above in at least 1 AL + 1 AS in

Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics & Statistics, Computer Studies, Computer Applications, Geography or Economics

*The University normally requires a grade D in Use of English but special consideration has been given to those students with a grade E in Use of English applying for this programme.

Minimum Faculty Admission Requirements

Admission Interview 　 Interview is an important process; interview

performance will be counted (5%) towards admissions

Suitable candidates may be invited to attend interviews (generally those in Band A)

Applicants will be assessed on areas such as communication skill, logical thinking, analytical skill, motivation and attitude

Selection Criteria for 6901

• HKALE –– 70% 　

＊ Bonus on one of the AL science subjects 　 　 with a grade A 　　　 ＊ UE counted

• HKCEE –– 25%

• Interview performance counted 5%

2007 Admission Data

• No. of First Year students admitted in 2007: 514– BSc students: 429– Actuarial Science students: 85

• % of Non-JUPAS students: 10-15%

• No. of Second Year students admitted through the Direct Admissions Scheme: 32

UE CLC 2AL+1AL/AS

TOP C D AAA

MEDIAN D C BCC

LOWEST D C CCD

2007 JUPAS Admission Grades

Note: The grades represent the students who were at the top, middle and lowest position of the admission list of the programme.

Enquiries

Faculty of Science, HKU

Email: science@hku.hk

Website: www.hku.hk/science

Phone: 2241 5285, 2859 2683

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