DEPARTMENT OFCHEMISTRY化學系Bachelor of Science in Chemistry理學士(化學)

(JS 1202)Targeted Intake: 50

This 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 puts strong emphasis on

discovery-enriched curriculum, out-of-classroom

activities, and independent learning. 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.

Admission Requirements (For JUPAS with HKDSE qualification)

Applicants must satisfy the University General Entrance Requirements AND the Programme-specific Entrance Requirements:

EnglishLanguage

3Chinese

Language

3Maths

2Liberal Studies

2Elective 1

3*Elective 2

3Elective 1 subject:

- Chemistry

- Chemistry

- Combined Science (Chemistry and Physics/Biology)

*Elective 2 subject:- Biology

- Physics- Science (Combined or Integrated)

- Business, Accounting and Financial Studies (Accounting or Business Management)- Design and Applied Technology- Information and Communication Technology

*Elective 2 can be any elective subject but the minimum level in Mathematics needs to be at least 3.

Weighting : See below

1 = Weight x 1 in calculation of admission score.

1Year

2Year

3Year

4Year

• University’s gateway education requirements

• Foundation courses in general Chemistry and related laboratory skills training

• Core/elective courses in Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistry

• Directed research project during summer

• Advanced elective courses in Physical, Organic, Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry• Local or overseas internships

• Exchange programmes

• Advanced elective courses

• Final-year research project to learn and practice on your own-choice topic

Curriculum Journey to BSc in Chemistry

Direct ApplicationCHEM Major Programmes• Admission Code 1202- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (CHEM)

(for Normative 4-year Degree)• Admission Code 1523A- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (CHEM)

(for Advanced Standing I and II admission)

Direct application is the non-JUPAS route for students who hold other qualifications such as GCE A-Levels, an IB Diploma, aub-degree or an overseas qualification. Applicants seekingadmission on the basis of Hong Kong Diploma of SecondaryEducation (HKDSE) results should apply through the JUPASroute.

Non-Local Qualifications or Mature Age Applications

Most school-leaving qualifications acceptable for university entry are recognized. Applicants whose entrance qualification is obtained in a language other than English will need a satisfactory score in TOEFL [550 (paper-based test) or 79 (Internet-based test)], an IELTS (overall band score of 6.5), or other acceptable English qualifications.

Mature local applicants are eligible to apply for admission to first-year studies even if they do not satisfy any of the above requirements. Mature applicants must be over the age of 25 by 1 September of the year of admission and be able to demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for study.

demonstrate their aptitude and suitability for study.

Admission Arrangements for Direct/Non-JUPAS ApplicantsApplicants holding a 12-year school-leaving qualification or a partially completed sub-degree qualification may apply for admission to first-year studies in BSc Chemistry. Applicants holding a 13-year school-leaving qualification, [an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma and General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL)] or degree transfer students may apply for admission to first-year studies in BSc Chemistry, or admissionto BSc Chemistry with Advanced Standing I (non-senior-year).

• On-campus Learning Opportunities– Campus Internship Scheme (CIS)– Campus Work Scheme (CWS)– Summer Research Scholarship Scheme– Student Mentoring Scheme

• Internship/Placement Opportunities– Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS)– Overseas Internship Scheme (OIS)– Summer Research Placement Scheme

• Overseas Studying Opportunities– Student Exchange Programme– Study Tours

Proactive Enhancement of Student Learning

Curriculum Journey

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Direct application is the non-JUPAS route for students who hold other qualifications such as GCE A-Levels, an IB Diploma, asub-degree or an overseas qualification. Applicants seekingadmission on the basis of Hong Kong Diploma of SecondaryEducation (HKDSE) results should apply through the JUPAS route.

Most school-leaving qualifications acceptable for universityentry are recognized. Applicants whose entrance qualification isobtained in a language other than English will need a satisfactory score in TOEFL [550 (paper-based test) or 79(internet-based test)], an IELTS (overall band score of 6.5), orother acceptable English qualifications.Mature local applicants are eligible to apply for admission tofirst-year studies even if they do not satisfy any of the above requirements. Mature applicants must be over the age of 25 by1 September of the year of admission and be able to

* More information can be found at the Admissions Office’s website: http://admo.cityu.edu.hk/directDeadline of application is 31 January 2020 and interviews will be held in March 2020.

Curriculum Journey

Career Opportunities

Room B6708, Level 6, Blue ZoneYeung Kin Man Academic Building (YEUNG) City University of Hong Kong Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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Email:

+852 3442-7404

+852 3442-0522

chem.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk

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Common Q & AQ : I've got a Level 5* in Chemistry in HKDSE.

Will this grade be

double-counted?

Yes! We weigh double for Chemistry and English Language. We also weigh 1.5-fold for Mathematics and other Science electives like Physics or Biology.

Q : What's the Average HKDSE (4C+2X) score

point of students admitted to BSc

Chemistry programme in 2018/19?

23

Q : I took both M1 and M2 as my electives. How

will these subjects be

counted?

We count both M1 and M2 as one elective subject with standard weighting in calculation.

Yes or No. We admit 1 student out of 42.4 applicants in 2018/19.

Civil Service- Assistant Environmental Protection Officers

- Chemists (Government Laboratory)- Agricultural Officers, Fisheries Officers

- Executive Officers in various government

Business- Sales Executives

- Managers- Specialists for scientific instruments,

- IT consultants

Environmental Consultancy- Consultants

- Assistant Consultants- Consultant Trainees

- Environmental Auditors

Further Studies- Postgraduate students in local and

Education- Secondary School Teachers- Teaching Assistants - Technicians in tertiary institutes- Research Assistants

- Research and Development- Analytical Chemists- Quality Assurance- Quality Management Chemists- Environmental Scientists- Technical Officers

Industry and Laboratories

Web: https://www.cityu.edu.hk/chem/

Q: Is it difficult to be admitted to BSc Chemistry

programme?

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