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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
+
+
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: [email protected]
Website: www.hku.hk/science
Phone: 2241 5285, 2859 2683
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