City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
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JS1202
BSc Chemistry 理學士(化學)
BScCHEM
Short Description
The Department of Chemistry offer one undergraduate major, BSc in Chemistry. This major focuses on the application of knowledge, enabling students to understand important scientific issues, current technologies and the future challenges facing Hong Kong, its immediate region and the world.
The major aims to provide students with a firm foundation in chemical sciences with a focus on analytical chemistry, environmental chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. It is designed to train and produce graduates who are able to pursue a developing career in local and regional industrial, commercial, government, education, and research sectors.
Four stream options for students to choose from:- Comprehensive Chemistry (accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC))
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Forensic Chemistry
- Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT)
Talented students can select one of the programmes to complete two degrees with an accelerated pace:
- Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme; or
- Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme with the University of Manchester.
Remarks:
# Indicative intake quotas for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions, subject to change.
^ Please click here for details of interview arrangements.
Useful Links:
Useful Information for JUPAS Applicants
Assessment of Applications
Flexible Admission Arrangement for JUPAS Applicants
CityU Scholarships for Hong Kong Talents
CityU Tiger Programme
JUPAS Admissions Score Reference
Programme Website
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 |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STUDIES (ACCOUNTING) | 3 |
| BUSINESS, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL STUDIES (BUSINESS MANAGEMENT) | 3 |
| DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT for students who have attained Level 3 or above in MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 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, JS1805, JS1806 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, JS1805, JS1806 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
HK$ 42,100
Contacts
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2023 | 321 | 437 | 410 | 423 | 300 | 1891 |
| 2022 | 268 | 374 | 412 | 434 | 294 | 1782 |
| 2021 | 236 | 319 | 387 | 433 | 289 | 1664 |
| 2020 | 224 | 346 | 448 | 497 | 332 | 1847 |
| 2019 | 217 | 390 | 527 | 561 | 425 | 2120 |
| 2018 | 293 | 492 | 651 | 665 | 469 | 2570 |
| 2017 | 384 | 523 | 642 | 786 | 534 | 2869 |
| 2016 | 698 | 832 | 1003 | 1135 | 833 | 4501 |
| 2015 | 915 | 1054 | 1411 | 1581 | 1112 | 6073 |
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 | 50 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| 2022 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 2021 | 41 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 2020 | 40 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 47 |
| 2019 | 29 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2018 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 2017 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 46 |
| 2016 | 86 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 2015 | 75 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
The information provided is subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.