The University of Hong Kong
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JS6602
Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Technology 理學士(創新與科技)
BSc(I&T)
Short Description
The Bachelor of Science in Innovation and Technology [BSc(I&T)] is an interdisciplinary four-year programme that prepares students to tackle real-world challenges through technological innovations. This programme focuses on cultivating a new generation of socially-conscious innovators who are fluent in science, engineering, and design, and are able to apply these knowledge to create human-centred innovations that drive positive changes to the rapidly evolving world.
Through a project-led and problem-based curriculum, students engage in open-ended projects spanning a wide range of domains where they collaborate with partners ranging from non-profits to high-tech companies. From day one, students immerse themselves in hands-on projects, honing their problem-solving skills and gaining practical experience in the innovation process. The emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration empowers students to work across academic fields, fostering their confidence and adaptability for their future. Furthermore, the programme offers flexibility for students to explore their interests and develop their own depth of study in a technology discipline.
During their co-op experience, students apply their problem-solving skills by working full-time at a startup company or leading a project solutions in a technology company or research lab. This opportunity allows students to incubate their ideas, potentially leading to the creation of their own ventures. In their final year, students culminate their comprehensive capstone experience by proposing their own venture, forming their own team, and pitching their ideas.
Remarks:
Subject to approval
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING)2 | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND LIVING (FASHION, CLOTHING AND TEXTILES) | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND LIVING (FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) | 3 |
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| Or | |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| DESIGN AND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND LIVING (FASHION, CLOTHING AND TEXTILES) | 3 |
| TECHNOLOGY AND LIVING (FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY) | 3 |
| BIOLOGY or CHEMISTRY or PHYSICS or INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY | 3 |
Remark:
- Level 2 in Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting(s) will be considered in lieu of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for the minimum requirement.
Candidates applying for admission to the BSc(I&T) programme are required to attend an application bootcamp and an individual interview in order to evaluate their suitability for the programme. The bootcamp will be a one-day event where the candidate takes part in a team project solution creation exercise similar to a hackathon. The individual interview will focus on evaluating the candidate’s aptitude working on innovation projects, including their creativity, analytical ability, initiation, sociability. Candidates are encouraged to prepare a short presentation of projects that they have taken part in the past for the interview. Details about the application bootcamp and interview will be posted on the programme website.
Level 3 or above in Mathematics (Extended Module 1 or Module 2) is preferred (but not required).
The calculation of programme score considers category A subjects and M1/M2 only. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
The result(s) of Liberal Studies, Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT3 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING)4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT (EXCLUDING APPLIED LEARNING, OTHER LANGUAGE) | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Remark:
- "Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education” is referred to as “HKDSE”.
- "Attained with Distinction" obtained prior to 2018, or "Attained with Distinction (I)" or "Attained with Distinction (II)" obtained in or after 2018, in Applied Learning subjects (other than Applied Learning Chinese) will be used as additional supporting information. In the meantime, student learning experiences in Applied Learning subjects may be considered within the context of other learning experiences in their application.
- Level 2 in Liberal Studies achieved in previous sitting will be considered in lieu of Citizenship and Social Development.
- Other Language subjects will be used as unspecified elective subjects. Please refer to hku.hk/dse for details.
- The result(s) of Combined Science and Integrated Science achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
In general, most of the programmes offered by HKU consider the best results achieved by candidates in different combination of sittings, except for a few programmes which only consider the latest results. Few programmes may also impose a penalty on HKDSE repeaters. Please refer to https://www.hku.hk/dse for details.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
1As the 2025/26 academic year is the beginning of the 2025/26 - 2027/28 triennium for which the allocation of UGC-funded places is still subject to the Government's approval, the number of intake places shown above is indicative only and subject to changes or confirmation.