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JS1208

BSc Physics 理學士(物理學)

BScPHY

Short Description

The BSc Physics programme covers fundamental topics in physics and specialised topics such as financial engineering, biophysics, medical physics, computational physics, and optics, leading to diverse career paths in medical and healthcare, engineering, education, commercial and industrial sectors. Graduates also have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies. In addition, students may take part in the research attachment scheme, which provides them with early exposure to discovery and innovation.

BSc Physics students are eligible to apply for the following degree programme options under the Talents Programme (HK TECH Tiger):

Remarks:

# Indicative intake quotas for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions, subject to change.


Useful Links:

Useful Information for JUPAS Applicants
Assessment of Applications
Interview Arrangements
Flexible Admission Arrangement for JUPAS Applicants
Special Consideration for JUPAS Applicants
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Tiger Programme
JUPAS Admissions Score Reference

Requirements

  • Programme Entrance Requirements
  • General Entrance Requirements
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 1 SUBJECT 3
One of the following elective subjects:
CHEMISTRY 3
DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY 3
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 3
PHYSICS 3

Notes for Elective Subject(s):

  • Besides Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and Category C other language subject (at grade E or above) can also be used to meet the elective requirement. If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
  • Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
Core Subjects Minimum Level
CHINESE LANGUAGE 3
CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT Attained
ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART 2
Elective Subject(s) Minimum Level
ANY 2 SUBJECTS 3

Notes:

  • Liberal Studies would be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of Citizenship and Social Development.
  • Unspecified electives may include Category A elective subjects, Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) (except for JS1801) and Category C other language subjects (at grade E or above) (except for JS1200, JS1201, JS1217, JS1801, JS1805JS1806 and JS1807). If students take both M1 and M2, they are counted as one subject only.
  • Applied Learning (ApL) subjects are not counted as elective subjects, except for JS1041, JS1042, JS1043, JS1044, JS1805JS1806 and JS1807.
  • Please refer to the minimum entrance requirements webpage for details.
  • Applicants who are marginally failed to meet the entrance requirements of the programme may still have opportunity of admission. CityU will continue the flexibility towards the minimum entrance requirements for JUPAS applicants in 2024/25 entry. The details of flexible admission arrangement will be announced in due course.


Remarks:

  • For details of the alternative Chinese Language qualifications acceptable by the University for Non-Chinese Speaking (NCS) students, please click here.

Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination

CityU accepts repeat results and will use the best results in assessing whether applicants fulfil the entrance requirements and to calculate admission scores.

First Year Tuition Fee

Contacts

Prof. YU Wing Chi
Programme/Major Leader

Email: wingcyu@cityu.edu.hk

Tel: (852) 3442-7702

Department of Physics

Tel: (852) 3442-7831

Admissions Office

Email: ugadm.local@cityu.edu.hk

Tel: (852) 3442-7640

Statistics

Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 119 214 303 383 275 1294
2022 127 216 292 352 278 1265
2021 78 173 248 348 267 1114
2020 121 225 273 374 311 1304
2019 137 232 314 433 345 1461
2018 156 300 405 539 408 1808
2017 245 362 504 664 509 2284
2016 425 428 593 825 637 2908
2015 279 368 642 919 780 2988

Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)

Year Band A Band B Band C Band D Band E Total
2023 15 3 6 0 1 25
2022 9 7 1 1 3 21
2021 10 2 1 0 0 13
2020 8 3 1 0 1 13
2019 23 4 5 1 2 35
2018 23 8 2 0 0 33
2017 44 15 5 1 0 65
2016 52 11 1 4 0 68
2015 46 14 7 1 0 68
Footnote(s)
The information provided is subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.