Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) / Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE)

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics (AIDA) / Innovation and Entrepreneurship (IE) is a unique program designed to cultivate students with interdisciplinary knowledge of physics and either artificial intelligence and data analytics or innovation and entrepreneurship.

Program Details

• Program Code: JS3030
• Entry: September 2026
• Study Mode: Full-time
• Duration: 4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)
• Credit Required: 134 credits plus training credits
• Programme Intake: 152 (Combined intake for programmes JS3008, JS3011, JS3030, and JS3255) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS)
• Fund Type: Government-Funded
• Programme Leader: Prof. Biao ZHANG

Awards Upon Completion

Students will gain one of the following awards upon successful completion of the programme:

• BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics
• BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Entry Scholarship

In addition to the University Academic Scholarships for outstanding HKDSE students, Departmental Entry Scholarships will also be granted. The award criteria for the scholarship will be announced in due course.

Application Deadline

• Non-JUPAS Year 1: To be announced
• International / Other Qualification: To be announced
• 內地应届高考生: 2026年6月11日

About the Programme

Aims & Characteristics

All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty of Science. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.

BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (Physics x AIDA)

The Physics x AIDA programme is tailored to students who are interested in both physics and AI. With a strong emphasis on applications, the programme exposes students to both fundamental and applied physics topics in addition to the principal theories of AI.

BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Physics x IE)

The Physics x IE programme offers a very diverse curriculum that covers fundamental and applied physics, innovation, and business. A highlight of this programme is the extended internship training in major technology enterprises or start-ups, which provides excellent opportunities for students to become innovative leaders in Hong Kong.

Characteristics of Physics x AIDA / IE

• Multidisciplinary nature: The combination of physics and AI or innovation and entrepreneurship provides graduates with a robust skillset suited to a wide range of career paths.
• An application-oriented approach: Collaborations with industrial partners and renowned universities provide excellent internship and exchange opportunities for students.
• Well-rounded development: Students also develop their “soft skills”, such as lateral thinking, communication skills, creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Recognition & Prospects

Career Prospects

• BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: The booming AI industry has mobilized the development of related businesses and sectors. With an extensive knowledge of science and AI combined with high flexibility, our graduates will be highly sought-after by local and international companies.
• BSc (Hons) in Physics with a Secondary Major in Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Graduates of the programme will be equipped with knowledge of both science and business concepts as well as hands-on experiences. As major drivers of innovation and entrepreneurship in the HKSAR, our students will be highly sought-after by enterprises in Hong Kong or the Greater Bay Area for their ability to produce technological innovations.

Curriculum

All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One Curriculum comprising 30 credits. From Year Two to Year Four, students are required to fulfill the Major subjects, Secondary Major subjects, and GUR subjects.

Secondary Major Details

Unlike other PolyU programmes, for which admission to the Secondary Major is on a competitive basis and subject to the intake quotas, all students of this programme will be admitted to either Secondary Major. The curriculum of this programme is precisely designed to consolidate the strengths of both the Major and the Secondary Major to help graduates excel in the contemporary workplace environment and to take on future challenges.

Entrance Requirements and Subject Weightings

• General Entrance Requirements: Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
• Preferred Subjects with the Highest Weighting: Include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and others.

Admission Score Calculation Mechanism

The admission score calculation mechanism considers the best 5 subjects with subject weighting.

Enquiries

For further programme information, please refer to the programme website or contact the General Office.

Local JUPAS

Requirements

• General Entrance Requirements: Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
• Scheme / Programme Requirements: Refer to the programme website for details.

Procedures

• Application Procedures: Refer to the JUPAS website for application procedures.
• Interview Arrangement: To evaluate the interest of applicants in the programme and their suitability for it.

Local Non-JUPAS Year 1

Requirements

• General Entrance Requirements: Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
• English Language Requirements: Refer to the programme website for details.

Procedures

• Application Procedures: Refer to the programme website for application procedures.
• Interview Arrangement: To evaluate the interest of applicants in the programme and their suitability for it.

Non-Local International / Other Qualification

Requirements

• General Entrance Requirements: Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
• English Language Requirements: Refer to the programme website for details.

Procedures

• Application Procedures: Refer to the programme website for application procedures.
• Interview Arrangement: To evaluate the interest of applicants in the programme and their suitability for it.

Non-Local 內地应届高考生

Requirements

• 基本入学资格: Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements.
• 入学要求总览: Refer to the programme website for details.

Procedures

• 申请办法及注意事项: Refer to the programme website for application procedures.
• 申请学生签证手续: Refer to the programme website for details.