6901 Bachelor of Science

Professor W K Chan Associate Dean (Student Affairs)

Science Undergraduate Programmes

• 6901 Bachelor of Science (BSc) 4-year Programme, a choice of 16 Science majors

• 6729 BSc in Actuarial Science 4-year Programme

• 6119 Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science 5-year Double Degree Programme

One entry in the application with a choice of

16 Science majors (HKU Science is the first to

introduce this policy since 2007)

No quota for any particular Science major

Complete freedom in choosing any Science major

Declare major by the end of the second year of study

Second major* and minor* options in Science and non-Science faculties

* Subject to the minimum academic requirements imposed by the respective faculty

The Common Admission Policy is

Simple and Flexible

One entry in the application with a choice of 16 Science majors

List of 16 Majors for 6901 Bachelor of Science Programme

Astronomy

Biochemistry

Biological Sciences

Chemistry

Decision Analytics

Earth System Science

Ecology & Biodiversity

Environmental Science

Food & Nutritional Science

Geology

Mathematics

Mathematics/Physics

Molecular Biology &

Biotechnology

Physics

Risk Management

Statistics

6901 Bachelor of Science Programme

Starting 2015

Second Major / Major-Minor Option in the Curriculum

The Second Major /

Major-Minor Options are

to broaden students’

horizon outside the

subject of

specialization

No quota for any particular Science major

But quota and timetabling restrictions may apply to second major or minor(s)

Second major and minor(s) available in Science, Architecture, Arts, Social

Sciences, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering and Medicine

Early Research Experience

Overseas universities at which our students

acquired research experience include: CERN

California Institute of Technology

MIT

Stanford University

University of California at Berkeley

University of Cambridge

Students do research

under supervision of

professorial staff of our

faculty

Objective: To nurture future scientists

Undergraduate

Research

Fellowship

Programme (URFP)

Overseas

Research

Fellowship

Scheme (ORF)

Summer

Research

Fellowship

Scheme (SRF)

Directed Studies,

Final Year projects,

engagement in

International

Competitions

Earth Sciences Field Camp in Cyprus

Ecology Field Trip in Kenya

Environmental Science Field Course in Japan Local Geology Field Work

Summer Course on Sustainable Food at The University of British Columbia

Field Trips &

Summer Courses in Overseas Universities

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

for Outstanding Science Students

As a strong, research-oriented faculty, we are committed to

providing our students with the best science education and

be a nursery for future scientists. YSS provides

outstanding students with ample early research

experience.

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

for Outstanding Science Students

Objective:

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

for Outstanding Science Students

JUPAS students admitted to 6901 BSc programme with a total

score of 31 or above in their best 5 HKDSE subjects

(Category A subjects. M1 or M2 is also regarded as a

regular Category A subject) are automatically accepted to

YSS. No interview is needed.

Eligibility:

Selected Non-JUPAS students will be invited to enrol in

YSS during the selection process for admission.

Selection criteria

Academic results

Disciplinary knowledge

Interview performance

School references

Level 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1

Score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

HKDSE ‘level to score’ scale

1. Enrolment in our flagship Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Scheme in the

summer after the first year of study AND a further SRF or Overseas Research

Fellowship (ORF) in a foreign institution in subsequent years

2. International exchange study at a renowned university overseas

3. Attendance in international scientific conference on frontier research

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

for Outstanding Science Students

Students in YSS are guaranteed with:

4. Guidance from a research mentor individually from the start of the

undergraduate study

5. Enrolment in Frontiers of Science Honours Seminar to learn how our award-

winning professors solve their research problems

6. An entrance scholarship ranging from HKD20,000 to HKD40,000#

7. Stipends for research programmes

# For JUPAS students with a total score of 31 or above in their best 5 HKDSE subjects (including M1 or M2). Scholarship for Non-

JUPAS students are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

for Outstanding Science Students

Students in YSS are guaranteed with:

Pathway to Pursue Research

University Partners

YSS participants are guaranteed to go on exchange in one of the following universities:

North America

Europe

Examples of institutions in which Overseas Research

Fellowship (ORF) has been held in the past years:

North America

• California Institute of Technology • Columbia University • Cornell University • MIT

• Stanford University • University of California (Berkeley & Los Angeles)

Europe • CERN • University of Cambridge • University College London

Physics undergraduate student Gabriel

Gallardo spending his summer working

in CERN through ORF

Admission Requirements

For HKDSE Students

Admission Requirements

HKU General Entrance Requirements:

For admission to 6901 BSc programme, at least one

of the electives must be a Science Subject (Biology,

Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated

Science)

332233 in 4 core and 2 elective subjects (4+2x)

at least one of the electives must be a Science Subject

(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or

Integrated Science)

English + Mathematics + Best Science Elective

+ the BEST 2 of other Electives / M1 / M2

Heavier weight for Science Electives, Math and M1/M2

Aptitude test to differentiate borderline students

Selection Criteria of 6901 for HKDSE students admitted in 2016

Minimum Requirements

Admission Principle – Best 5

2013 to 2015 JUPAS Admission Scores

Note: admission is not necessarily based on examination results alone; the examination results of applicants admitted to each programme vary from year to year.

Level 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1

Score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

The HKDSE ‘level to score’ scale

Programme Total Score of Best 5 HKDSE Subjects

2013 2014 2015

6901 BSc 23 – 34 23 – 34 23 – 35

6729 BSc(AC) 28 – 35 29 – 35 28 – 34

6119 BEd & BSc 25 – 32 24 – 30 23 – 28

Lowest admission score of IB

Lowest admission score of GCEAL

6901 BSc 35 1A* and 2A

6729 BSc(AC) 40 3A*

6119 BEd & BSc 35 --

2015 Non-JUPAS Admission Data

Note: the examination results of applicants admitted to each programme vary from year to year.

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