HKUST School of Science offers two general School-based program choices for JUPAS applicants, i.e. Science (Group A) program (JS5102) and Science (Group B) program (JS5103). Science (Group A) program is tailor-made for those students who are interested in the fields of physical science. Science (Group B) program is more suitable for those students who are interested in the fields of chemistry and life science.

Program Curriculum:

The Science (Group B) program (JS5103) at HKUST School of Science is more suitable for those students who are interested in the fields of chemistry and life science. It provides an invaluable opportunity for students to have a deeper understanding of various aspects of science and their personal interests before they decide on their majors. The goal is to offer a more diverse, interdisciplinary, and inquiry-driven undergraduate education to students interested in science. Students can enjoy high flexibility in major and minor choices in accordance with their aspirations.

The program aims at nurturing young scientists who can contribute to the betterment of mankind with advanced scientific knowledge. Students will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to engage in activities demanding scientific thinking, analysis and task execution, so that they can excel in their future professions including research and development, education, manufacturing, logistics, and business and finance.

The School has particularly placed enormous efforts and resources into designing its laboratory and signature courses with the aim of nurturing students’ competency in experimental methods and logical analysis, which are the two indispensable pillars of scientific method. In addition to rigorous academic training, we give equal emphasis on students' personal development. A wide range of co-curricular activities and training are provided to further enrich students' university experience. These include but are not limited to student exchange, undergraduate research, internship, community services and engagement programs designed for the School of Science students only.

Program Structure:

The program flexibility caters for students with diverse academic and career aspirations, while ensuring the development of a solid foundation and adequate exposure to a range of science disciplines. Most science major programs offer different study tracks and options, and provide opportunities for double majors and minors. The study tracks and options enable students to deepen their understanding of the major discipline, which will be useful for graduate degrees in the future. The additional major and minor allows students to leverage on synergy across academic disciplines. It is possible for students to take various combinations of majors, not only within the School but also across Schools.

Students admitted to Science (Group B) programs can opt to declare their corresponding majors offered by the School of Science, as well as the Joint School Programs and the programs offered by Academy of Interdisciplinary Studies, upon completion of the first year of study.

Remarks:

Students admitted to the Science (Group B) program of the School of Science can apply for transfer into the International Research Enrichment program (IRE, JS5101) after their first year of study. Students interested in IRE are encouraged to include both Science (Group B) program (JS5103) and IRE program (JS5101) in their JUPAS program choices.

Under School-based admissions, students admitted into the School of Science through Science (Group B) program (JS5103) upon completion of the first year of study will enroll into one of the following degree programs:

School of Science programs

• BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
• BSc in Biotechnology
• BSc in Chemistry
• BSc in Ocean Science and Technology
• BSc in Ocean Science and Technology with an Extended Major in Digital Media and Creative Arts

Joint School program

• BSc in Biotechnology and Business

Dual Degree or interdisciplinary programs

• BSc & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology & Management
• BSc in Environmental Management and Technology
• BSc in Individualized Interdisciplinary Major

HK$ 42,100