Major Degree Programme
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.
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Why Study Here |
Chemistry is closely related to our daily life, for example, food, cosmetics, medicine, energy and etc. Chemistry is the science describing matters and its reaction and transformations. Studying Chemistry at CityU will give students subject-specific knowledge and equip them with analytical, numerical, research, communication and problem-solving skills. All the knowledge and skills acquired can be applied in their future career in area of chemical science, education and technology, chemistry-related business and commodity markets or further study in research studies. The Department has a strong team of academic staff who is dedicated to offering quality teaching and to nurturing our young generation. Besides, we strongly encourage students to widen their horizons by participating in learning enrichment programmes, for example, study tours, student exchange, local or overseas internships, departmental-based summer research scholarship scheme; field camps/visits and etc. |
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Aims |
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. |
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Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) |
Upon successful completion of this major, students should be able to:
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Programme Curriculum |
Programme Information for Students admitted in 2022-23 Programme Information for Students admitted to the major in 2022-23 Programme Information for Students admitted to the major in 2021-22 Programme Information for Students admitted to the major in 2020-21 Programme Information for Students admitted to the major in 2019-20 |
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Streams |
Options for you to choose:
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Course List |
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Student Handbooks |
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Career Prospects |
Upon graduation, students will find job opportunities in various sectors:
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Award Classifications for Undergraduate Programmes |
Degrees with Distinction are awarded based on the CGPA ranking for students in the respective departments/schools graduating in the same semester/term. Students who have fulfilled the stipulated graduation requirements and rank in:
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BSc CHEM Information Leaflet |
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Programme
Admission Arrangements
JUPAS HKDSE students will apply for admission to first-year studies in the Bachelor of Chemistry programme. During their first year, students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE), College and Department core courses.
Entrance Requirements
For admission to bachelor's degree programmes at the University, applicants must meet the General Entrance Requirements and the specific Department requirements. The levels/grades indicated below are the minimum acceptable but possession of the qualifications in no way guarantees acceptance.
| English Language | Level 3 | |
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| Chinese Language | Level 3 | |
| Mathematics | Level 2 | |
| Liberal Studies | Level 2 | |
| Two Elective Subjects (see note) | Elective 1 | Level 3 in one elective subject from:
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| Elective 2 | Level 3 in one elective subject from:
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| English Language | Level 3 | |
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| Chinese Language | Level 3 | |
| Mathematics | Level 3 | |
| Liberal Studies | Level 2 | |
| Two Elective Subjects (see note) | Elective 1 | Level 3 in one elective subject from:
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| Elective 2 | Level 3 in any elective subjects | |
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- Unspecified elective subjects may include Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and "other languages" at grade E or above.
- If students take both M1 and M2, the two modules will be counted as one elective subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
Assessment of Applications
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JS1202 |
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| Admission Score (with weighting applied) for Main Consideration | No. of Subjects | Best 5 subjects | |
| Subject Weightings | English Language | 2 | |
| Chinese Language | 1 | ||
| Mathematics | 1.5 | ||
| Liberal Studies | 1 | ||
| Elective Subjects (including M1/M2) | 2 for Chemistry 1.5 for Combined Science (Biology and Chemistry), Combined Science (Chemistry and Physics) 1 for other electives |
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- Unspecified elective subjects may include Mathematics extended modules (M1/M2) and "other languages" at grade E or above.
- If students take both M1 and M2, the two modules will be counted as one elective subject only.
- Applied Learning subjects are not counted as elective subjects.
- When there are more than two elective subjects, the two elective subjects with the highest weighted scores are counted.
Scoring Scale
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| Level | 5** | 5* | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Score | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
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| Grade | A | B | C | D | E |
| Score | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Other Considerations
For students with the same score, reference will be made to other information (e.g. results in discipline-related subjects, band, interview performance, other experiences and achievements in competitions / activities (OEA)).
JUPAS Admission Score Reference
Flexible Admission Arrangement for JUPAS Applicant
In the academic year 2021/22, JUPAS applicants who have attained the “4+2” score specified by individual Colleges / Schools but whose result in only one core subject is one grade below the level required for programme admission may still have the opportunity to gain a place at CityU. Local students admitted under the 'flexible admission arrangement' may also receive an entrance scholarship if they meet the criteria of the scholarship award. Please find more details from here.
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Programme |
1202 BSc Chemistry (For Admission to First-Year Studies) 1523A BSc Chemistry (For Admission with Advanced Standing) |
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Admission Arrangements |
Please find the admission arrangements from here. |
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Entrance Requirements for Direct/ Non-JUPAS Applicants |
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and have studied a subject related to Chemistry at a high school or post-secondary institution. For senior-year (Advanced Standing II) admission, applicants are normally expected to have completed an Associate Degree / Higher Diploma with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of ≥3.0 or an equivalent overall mark, or a credit award. |