6901 Bachelor of Science
Modern Science
Science is not a collection of facts, but is a
process for the creation of knowledge
Many new scientific advancements and
emerging science disciplines are results of
synthesis of ideas in different disciplines
Human Genome Project
Environmental Science
Astrobiology, Bioinformatics, ...
Science Education
It is sometimes not just the contents but also the training which you go through
that counts for your future career
Undergraduate broad-based science training is an important foundation for the
training of future scientists
Helps students develop a scientific mind that is strong in
analytical thinking
quantitative and logical reasoning
Equips students with scientific skills of carrying out difficult and delicate tasks to
obtain innovative solutions for novel problems in science related or non-science
related careers
Statistics & Actuarial Science
Physics
Mathematics
Earth Sciences
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Science at HKU
Our Professorial Staff
Quality
teaching with
emphasis on
the interaction
between
teachers and
students
Total No. of Academic Staff: 154
Science Undergraduate Programmes
• 6901 Bachelor of Science (BSc)
4‐year Programme, a choice of 16 Science majors
• 6729 BSc in Actuarial Science
4‐year Programme
• 6119 Bachelor of Education and
Bachelor of Science
5‐year Double Degree Programme
The Common Admission Policy is
Simple and Flexible
One entry in the application with a choice of
16 Science majors (HKU Science is the first to
introduce this policy since 2007)
No quota for any particular Science major
Complete freedom in choosing any Science
major
Declare major by the end of the second year of
study
Second major* and minor* options in Science
and non-Science faculties
* Subject to the minimum academic requirements imposed by the respective faculty
6901 Bachelor of Science Programme
One entry in the application with a
choice of 16 Science majors
List of 16
Majors for 6901 Bachelor of Science Programme
Astronomy
Biochemistry
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Decision Analytics Starting 2015
Earth System Science
Ecology & Biodiversity
Environmental Science
Food & Nutritional Science
Geology
Mathematics
Mathematics/Physics
Molecular Biology &
Biotechnology
Physics
Risk Management
Statistics
New major starting from 2015
Decision Analytics
The FIRST and ONLY Decision Analytics Major in Hong Kong
Innovation:
• Big Data is a HOT topic in the world nowadays. Mass transmission of
digitized data is happening everyday
• Decision Analytics combines different tools and techniques to pinpoint
the most critical data and to analyze the data and formulate datadriven strategies
• It gives students a competitive advantage in becoming vital assets of
any organizations which need to make decisions
Suitable for students who are interested in:
• Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science
• High-level analytical skills in decision making and problem solving
• (but not limited to) Medical informatics, health care, environmental
protection, public policy, business, banking, finance, marketing, etc.
Second Major / Major-Minor Option in the Curriculum
The Second Major /
Major-Minor Options are
to broaden students’
horizon outside the
subject of
specialization
No quota for any particular Science major
But quota and timetabling restrictions may apply to second major or minor(s)
Second major and minor(s) available in Science, Architecture, Arts, Social
Sciences, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering and Medicine
Key Features of Science Curriculum at HKU
(For 6901 BSc Programme)
Capstone Learning
Requires students to integrate knowledge and skills to accomplish some nontrivial tasks in their areas of disciplinary study
A Flexible Science Specialization Programme
• Students are free to choose among the 16 Science majors as their first major • Students may choose a second Major either within or outside the Faculty, and design their own curriculum which suits individual aspirations Science Foundation Courses
• Two compulsory Science Foundation Courses give students a holistic view of science • Helps to develop students’ competence in the core science and the ability to reason in logical and quantitative manners
Common Core Courses
Languages
•
•
Enables students to develop broader perspective and critical understanding of the complexities and interconnectedness of contemporary issues through different areas of inquiry •
Enhances students’ language skills through mandatory courses in English and Chinese
Provides English language training specific to students’ major of study
Academic Advisory System
We understand that selection of major is a very
important decision for students. Some students
may have already decided what major they want
to take before they are admitted, while some
may want to explore multiple options before
making a decision
Our Faculty’s advisors will advise you on the
choice of major, course requirements, and
possible major-minor combination to suit your
interests, abilities and career aspirations
Diverse Learning Experience
Undergraduate Research
International Exchange
Field Learning
Disciplinary Internship
• Final Year Projects
International Overseas or Discipline‐
• Directed Studies
exchange in an local field trips related • Overseas Research overseas university in Earth System internship in for a semester or Science, Ecology industry
a year
& Biodiversity, Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme
Fellowship (ORF)
• Summer Research Fellowship (SRF)
• Undergraduate Research Colloquium
Environmental Science and Geology
Early Research Experience
Objective: To nurture future scientists
Directed Studies,
Final Year projects,
engagement in
International
Competitions
Undergraduate
Research
Fellowship
Programme (URFP)
Overseas
Research
Fellowship
Scheme (ORF)
Summer
Research
Fellowship
Scheme (SRF)
Overseas universities at which our students
acquired research experience include:
CERN
California Institute of Technology
MIT
Stanford University
University of California at Berkeley
University of Cambridge
Students do research
under supervision of
professorial staff of our
faculty
Opportunities for students to present their
research findings
Poster presentation
Research colloquium
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
International Exchange
Opportunity for students to gain
international exposures
HKU has exchange
agreements with over 200
world-class universities
166 BSc students travelled
abroad for international
exchange in 2015-16
International Exchange
Earth Sciences Field Camp in Cyprus
Field Trips &
Summer Courses in Overseas Universities
Local Geology Field Work
Environmental Science Field Course in Japan
Summer Course on Sustainable Food at The University of British Columbia
Ecology Field Trip in Kenya
Disciplinary Internship
Objectives:
to gain work experience in the industry related to
the major of study
to integrate theory and practice
to prepare for the life-long career
to have diverse learning experience
to work in a team and to collaborate with people
with diverse background
to broaden social and cultural experience
Two science students major in Geology
and Environmental Science worked as
interns in a construction company and
Ocean Park respectively
Disciplinary Internship
Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)
for Outstanding Science Students
Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)
for Outstanding Science Students
Objective:
As a strong, research-oriented faculty, we are committed to providing our students
with the best science education and be a nursery for future scientists. YSS
provides outstanding students with ample early research experiences.
Eligibility:
JUPAS students admitted to 6901 BSc programme with a
total score of 31 or above in their best 5 HKDSE Category
A subjects (M1 and M2 are considered as regular Category
A subjects) are automatically accepted to YSS.
HKDSE ‘level to score’ scale
Level
5**
5*
5
4
3
2
1
Score
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Selected Non-JUPAS students will be invited to join YSS.
No interview is necessary.
Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)
for Outstanding Science Students
Students in YSS are guaranteed with:
1. Enrolment in our flagship Summer Research Fellowship (SRF) Scheme to
conduct research under the supervision of our professors in the first summer
2. A further SRF or Overseas Research Fellowship (ORF) in a foreign institution
in subsequent years
3. International exchange study at a renowned university overseas
4. Attendance in international scientific conference on frontier research
Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)
for Outstanding Science Students
Students in YSS are guaranteed with:
5. Guidance from a research mentor individually from the start of the
undergraduate study
6. Enrolment in our Frontiers of Science Honours Seminar to learn how our
award-winning professors solve their research problems
7. An entrance scholarship ranging from HKD 20,000 to HKD 40,000#
8. Stipends for research programmes
# For
JUPAS students with a total score of 31 or above in their best 5 HKDSE subjects (including M1 or M2). Scholarship for Non-JUPAS students are
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Broad Further Study Options
Undergraduate study is only a foundation to
scientific research and professional scientific
career.
Postgraduate studies also possible in medical
sciences, engineering, computing,
pharmacology, materials sciences,
economics, and business.
18% of Science graduates in 2014 pursued
further studies.
Some of the institutions
our students went for further studies
Princeton
MIT
Stanford
Texas
Oxford
Caltech
Cambridge
UC San Diego
Chicago SLAC
McGill
UCLA
Columbia
Illinois
Michigan
SBU
Overall Employment Situation
Wide Career Prospects
Finance
e.g. iBanking,
insurance
Biotech and
Pharmaceutical
Industries
e.g. product consultants,
medical technologists,
scientific officers
Food
Industries
Geotechnical
Industries
e.g. nutritionist,
quality assurance
officer
e.g. soil and water
specialists,
site formation works
Management
e.g. industrial plant
management,
risk management
Civil Services 6901 BSc Programme
Green and
Environmental
Industries
e.g. environmental
consultant,
green energy R&D
Labs
Engineering
e.g. aerospace,
communications,
energy
e.g. government
and commercial
labs,
QA companies
Computer
Industries
e.g. scientific
computing,
software
development
e.g. Environmental Protection Dept.,
Census and Statistics Dept.
R&D Scientist; Education; Technical Marketing; Museums; Social Services;
Journalism
… etc
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
For HKDSE Students
HKU General Entrance Requirements:
For admission to 6901 BSc programme, at least one
of the electives must be a Science Subject (Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Integrated
Science)
Selection Criteria of 6901
for HKDSE students admitted in 2016
Minimum Requirements
332233 in 4 core and 2 elective subjects (4+2x)
at least one of the electives must be a Science Subject
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or
Integrated Science)
Admission Principle – Best 5
English + Mathematics + Best Science Elective
+ the BEST 2 of other Electives / M1 / M2
Heavier weight for Science Electives, Math and M1/M2
Aptitude test to differentiate borderline students
2015-16 Admission Figures
6901 BSc
6729 BSc(AC)
No. of local students
358
‐ 295 JUPAS (82%)
‐ 63 Non‐JUPAS (18%)
56
‐ 48 JUPAS (86%)
‐ 8 Non‐JUPAS (14%)
No. of non‐local students
(Separate quota)
79
‐ 46 Mainland
‐ 33 International
21
‐ 17 Mainland
‐ 4 International
Total no. of students admitted
No. of students admitted to the 3rd year in the 4‐year
curriculum through the Direct Admissions Scheme
6119 BEd & BSc
26
‐ 23 JUPAS (88%)
‐ 3 Non‐JUPAS (12%)
‐‐
437
77
26
76
‐
‐
Last update: Sept 18, 2015
2013 to 2015 JUPAS Admission Scores
Programme
Total Score of Best 5 HKDSE Subjects
2013
2014
2015
6901 BSc
23 – 34
23 – 34
23 – 35
6729 BSc(AC)
28 – 35
29 – 35
28 – 34
6119 BEd & BSc
25 – 32
24 – 30
23 – 28
Note: admission is not necessarily based on examination results alone; the examination results of applicants admitted to each programme vary from year to year.
The HKDSE ‘level to score’ scale
Level
5**
5*
5
4
3
2
1
Score
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
2015 Non-JUPAS Admission Data
Lowest admission score of IB
Lowest admission score of GCEAL
6901 BSc
35
1A* and 2A
6729 BSc(AC)
40
3A*
6119 BEd & BSc
35
‐‐
Note: the examination results of applicants admitted to each programme vary from year to year.
2016-17 Admission Quota
Quota for 6901 BSc programme (JUPAS + Local Non‐JUPAS): 358
(Separate quota for mainland and international students)
Quota for 6729 BSc(AC) programme: 61
Quota for 6119 BEd&BSc programme: 50
Quota for Direct Admissions Scheme (students admitted to
the 3rd year in the 4‐year curriculum): 85
Science Entrance Scholarships
HKDSE Results
Total Score in the best 5 subjects
(including M1 or M2)
Scholarship Amount
(HK$)
Score of 35
$40,000
Score of 34
$35,000
Score of 33
$30,000
Score of 32
$25,000
Score of 31
$20,000
Note: The results are based on one sitting only.
Students must NOT BE HKDSE REPEATERS and
must fulfill the minimum University entrance
requirements.
The HKDSE ‘level to score’ scale
Level
5**
5*
5
4
3
2
1
Score
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Whole-Person Education
As a HKU Science student, you will be educated:
to learn how to learn
to reason quantitatively and to understand scientific aspects of
complex issues
to tackle novel situations
to work and communicate effectively with others within and outside
the science disciplines
to develop as an all-rounded individual
THANK YOU