Program Overview

Introduction to the 6901 Bachelor of Science Program

The 6901 Bachelor of Science program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science at the University of Hong Kong. This program provides students with a broad-based education in science, allowing them to explore various disciplines and develop a strong foundation for their future careers.

Program Features

• One program code with a choice of 11 science majors and 7 intensive majors
• Complete freedom in choosing any science major after admission
• No quota for each science major
• Easy to change majors
• Second major and minor options are available in both science and non-science disciplines

Choices of Science Majors

The program offers 11 science majors and 7 intensive majors, including:

• Biochemistry
• Biological Sciences / Biological Sciences (Intensive)
• Chemistry / Chemistry (Intensive)
• Earth System Science
• Ecology & Biodiversity / Ecology & Biodiversity (Intensive)
• Environmental Science
• Food & Nutritional Science
• Geology / Geology (Intensive)
• Mathematics / Mathematics (Intensive)
• Molecular Biology & Biotechnology / Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Intensive)
• Physics / Physics (Intensive)

Curriculum Structure

The curriculum typically comprises:

• 96 credits for 16 courses on major, including 2 science foundation courses and capstone requirement (40%)
• 12 credits for 2 English courses and 1 Chinese course for university language requirement (5%)
• 36 credits for 6 common core courses in 5 areas of inquiry (15%)
• 6 credits for 2 AI literacy courses (2.5%)
• 90 credits for 15 courses available for electives, or courses leading to a minor or a second major (37.5%)

Declaration of Major

Students are not required to declare their major in the first year. They may "shop around" in their first and second years and make the decision after their second year of study at the latest.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

The program encourages undergraduate students to engage in research early. Research projects, summer research fellowships, overseas research fellowships, and undergraduate research fellowship programs are available for students.

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

The YSS provides outstanding students with ample early research experiences. Students in YSS are guaranteed:

• Enrolment in the summer research fellowship scheme to conduct research under the supervision of professors in the first summer
• A further summer research fellowship or overseas research fellowship in a foreign institution in a subsequent summer
• International exchange study, visiting, or summer study
• Attendance in an international scientific conference on frontier scientific research
• Individual guidance from a research mentor from the start of the undergraduate study
• Enrolment in the frontiers of science honors seminar to learn how award-winning professors solve their research problems
• An entrance scholarship ranging from HKD 10,000 to HKD 70,000

Direct Admissions Scheme

The direct admissions scheme allows candidates who hold a recognized full-time associate degree or higher diploma in community colleges in Hong Kong to apply for direct entry to the third year of the 4-year BSc degree program. 75 places are available for this scheme.

Admissions Requirements

The university entrance requirements include:

• English language: Level 3
• Chinese language: Level 3
• Mathematics: Level 2
• Citizenship and social development: Attained/ Liberal Studies: Level 2
• Elective subjects: Level 3 in two subjects, with at least one elective subject in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Selection Criteria

The selection criteria for admissions include:

• For JUPAS applicants: Students must have taken at least 4 core and 2 elective subjects to fulfill the university's minimum requirements. The faculty will consider admissions based on the best 5 HKDSE subjects.
• For Non-JUPAS applicants: Admissions will be based on the admissions standards and individual merit.

Conclusion

The 6901 Bachelor of Science program at the University of Hong Kong offers a comprehensive education in science, with a wide range of majors and research opportunities. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation for their future careers, and the direct admissions scheme and young scientist scheme provide additional opportunities for outstanding students.