The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
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JS5181
Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence 理學Ａ組– 延伸主修人工智能
SSCI-A (AI)
Short Description
Science (Group A) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence program (JS5181) is designed for science students who want to learn solid knowledge in Science disciplines PLUS innovative applications of AI in their major areas.
The world is changing fast, artificial intelligence (AI) has come to define society today in ways we never anticipated. The knowledge of AI can be a perfect supplement to science subjects, which requires a solid mathematical sense and relevant tools to achieve synergy.
The pioneering SSCI-A (AI) program is designed to prepare our students for opportunities and challenges. The curriculum is cross-disciplinary and practical. Students will learn solid knowledge in one of the three relevant major science subjects PLUS innovative application of AI in their major areas. In addition, students will gain cross-disciplinary problem-solving skills and professional insights through a Design Thinking course and Professional Seminars in AI. The Capstone Project+, with strong AI components and sponsorship from the industry, enables students to practice AI applications on real-world problems.
Students should expect to take approximately one additional course per term throughout four years. Upon satisfactory completion, students will be awarded a “BSc in (Mathematics / Physics / Ocean Science and Technology) with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence”.
Remarks:
Students can apply for the SSCI-A (AI) program through the direct choice in JUPAS, or apply for transfer from the regular Science (Group A) program after their first year of study. Students interested in SSCI-A (AI) program are encouraged to include both the SSCI-A (AI) program (JS5181), and the Science (Group A) program (JS5102) in their JUPAS program choices.
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote1 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 3 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| Two of the following elective subjects: | |
| BIOLOGY | 3 |
| CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| ANY 1 SUBJECTNote2 | 3 |
| PHYSICS | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Notes:
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies (Level 2 or above) achieved in previous sitting(s) will also be considered.
- The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
For more details about admissions score calculation, please refer to: http://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGENote1 | 3 |
| CITIZENSHIP AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTNote2 | Attained |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 2 SUBJECTSNote4 | 3 |
| Or | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
| MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
- Non-Chinese speaking (NCS) students may use an alternative Chinese subject, an HKDSE Other Language subject, or an HKDSE Applied Learning Chinese subject to satisfy the University’s Chinese language requirement.
- The result(s) of Liberal Studies in previous sitting(s) will also be considered in HKUST General Entrance Requirement. Level 2 or above is required.
"Attained" level in Citizenship and Social Development and the result(s) of Liberal Studies will not be considered in the admissions score calculation. - The above subjects refer to Category A subjects.
- Score 3 or above in Category C (Other Languages) subjects will also be considered as 2nd Elective. Please refer to https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas/ for the conversion of HKDSE level/grades to scores.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
Once the minimum entrance requirements have been met, the best results achieved in all sittings will be used for calculating admissions scores.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 44,500
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 145 | 221 | 288 | 309 | 246 | 1209 |
| 2023 | 132 | 177 | 261 | 249 | 196 | 1015 |
| 2022 | 162 | 239 | 326 | 293 | 258 | 1278 |
| 2021 | 197 | 287 | 318 | 293 | 234 | 1329 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2024 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 2023 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| 2022 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 2021 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
- As 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.