City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
JS1208
BSc Physics 理學士(物理學)
BScPHY
Short Description
<<Programme Video>>
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):
- Joint Bachelor's Degree Program between City University of Hong Kong and Columbia University
- Undergraduate plus Taught Postgraduate Degree Programme (BSc Physics + MSc Applied Physics)
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
The Tiger Programme
JUPAS Admissions Score Reference
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| COMBINED SCIENCE WITH BIOLOGY and PHYSICS COMPONENTS | 3 |
| COMBINED SCIENCE WITH CHEMISTRY and PHYSICS COMPONENTS | 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 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTS | 3 |
Notes:
- 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.
- Flexible Admission Arrangement: JUPAS applicants who marginally fail to meet the requirement for programme admission in one core subject may still have the opportunity to gain admission if they have good HKDSE results. For details, click here.
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
Professor CHAN Kwok-sum
Programme/Major Leader
Department of Physics
Email: apkschan@cityu.edu.hk
Tel: 3442-7814
General Office, Department of Physics
Tel: 3442-7831
Admissions Office
Online enquiry form: https://www.admo.cityu.edu.hk/enquiry
Tel: 3442-9094
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 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 |
| 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 |
The information provided is subject to ongoing review. The University reserves the right to amend the information from time to time.