6901 BSc Admission Talk Presentation File - Faculty of Science, HKU

Science Curriculum at HKU

Reformed Science Curriculum

What is a University?• The mission of a university is to develop thestudent as a whole person, to prepare him/herhow to think and for life-long self learning• HKU is NOT a trade school. The goal of auniversity is not to provide vocational training• University is NOT a diploma mill. You are herenot just to get a degree or a certificate, but tolearn and be educated

Science Education• It is sometimes not just the contents but also the trainingwhich you go through that counts for your future career• Helps students to develop a scientific mind that is strong in– analytical thinking– quantitative and logical reasoning• Equips students with scientific skills of carrying out difficultand delicate tasks to obtain innovative solutions for novelproblems in science related or non-science related careers

Modern Science• Science is not a collection of facts, but is a processfor the creation of knowledge• Many new scientific advancements and emergingscience disciplines are results of synthesis of ideasin different disciplines– Human Genome Project– Environmental Science– Astrobiology, Bioinformatics, ...• Undergraduate broad-based science training is animportant foundation for the training of futurescientists

Why Science atHKU?Biological SciencesChemistryEarth SciencesMathematicsPhysicsStatistics & Actuarial Science

Our Professorial staffStaff NumberAcademic staff- Professoriate 120- Research & Academic Support 132Non-academic Staff- Administrative & Support 63- Technical 78• Quality teaching with emphasis on the interaction between teachers and students• A low undergraduate students to teacher ratio 12 : 1

6901 Bachelor of Science‣ One entry in application for a choice of15 Science majors

Major and Minor System• No quota for any particular science major• But quota and timetabling restrictions may apply to 2 nd major or minor(s)• Minors and second majors available in Science, Architecture, Arts, SocialSciences, Business & Economics, Education, Engineering, and Medicine

Curriculum Structure

Science Foundation Courses• 2 integrated approach compulsory courses for ALL students• Provide sufficient background for all majors in the 6901 programme

4-year 6901 BSc Programmecomponent courses no. of courses(credits)CompulsorySpecializationCommon CoreEnglishChineseScience Major6 courses (36)2 courses (12)1 course (6)16 courses (including twoScience Foundation coursesand a capstone course) (96)%22.5%40%ElectivesElectives, or coursesleading to a minor ora 2nd major15 courses (90) 37.5%Total 40 courses (240) 100%* A student usually takes 10 courses per year, 6 credits per course

Example of 6901 Programme Structure By YearCC - Common Core CoursesSF - Science Foundation CoursesYr 4CapstoneMajor Major Major Major MajorYr 3 CC CC Chi Major Major MajorYr 2 CC CC Eng 2 Major Major MajorYr 1 CC CC Eng 1 SF1 SF2 Major MajorNote: different distributions of courses over the years are possible

Academic Advisory System• We understand that selection of major is a very important decision forstudents. Some students may have already decided what major theywant to take before they are admitted, while some may want toexplore multiple options before making a decision.• Our Faculty’s advisors will advise you on the choice of major, courserequirements, and possible major-minor combination to suit yourinterests, ability, and career aspirations.

The Common Admission Policy isSimple and Flexible!HKU Science is the first to introduce this policysince 2007• No quota for any Science major• Complete freedom in choosing anyScience major•• Declare major by the end of thesecond year• Second major* and minor* options inScience and non-Science faculties* subject to minimum academic requirement imposed byindividual faculty/major

Diverse Learning Experiences

Diverse Learning Experiences

Early Research ExperiencesOverseas Research Fellowship (ORF) Scheme 2011-2012Project TitleInvestigation into the virulence of community‐associated methicillin‐resistantstaphylococcus aureus (CA_MRSA) isolates from Guangdong using the caenorhabditiselegans infection modelValuation on Apple stock optionsMapping the spatial distribution of PAHs in the nebula of NGC 1275Developing slow control system in the study of liquid xenon and neutrinosTheoretical modeling of ultra‐compact binary system and gravitational wave sourcesDevelopment of a formula for a body fat reducing functional foodAccelerator theories and beam dynamics analysisFractal globule simulation for three‐dimensional folding structure of human genomeExplore microRNA sequencing data for leukemia cellsSupervisorDr K Zhang, University of CalgaryProf S Rao Jammalamadaka, University of California, Santa BarbaraDr Y Ohyama, Institute of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Academia SinicaProf L Yang, University of IllinoisProf K W Wu, Mullard Space Science LaboratoryDr C F Chau, National Chung Hsing UniversityProf E Tsesmelis, CERN‐ European Organization for Nuclear ResearchDr N Chemiavsky, Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardProf T P Speed, University of California, Berkeley

InternationalExposures• Over 100 overseas universities haveexchange agreement with HKU• 123 students traveled abroad foroverseas exchange in 2011-2012• Overseas Research Fellowship, Fieldtrips, Internship, Service Learning

Earth Sciences Field Camp in CyprusLocal Geology Field WorkEnvironmental Science Field Course in JapanSummer Course on Sustainable Food at The University of British ColumbiaEcology Field Trip in Kenya

Broad Further Study Options• Undergraduate study is only a foundation toscientific research and professional scientificcareer• Postgraduate studies also possible in medicalsciences, engineering, computing,pharmacology, materials sciences, economicsand business• 23% of Science graduates in 2010 pursuedfurther studies (Overall % of HKU – 19%)Some of the institutionsour students wentPrincetonStanfordOxfordCambridgeChicagoMcGillColumbiaMichiganMITTexasCaltechUC San DiegoSLACUCLAIllinoisSBU

Overall Employment SituationCivil ServicesWide Career ProspectsAgriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Dept., Environmental Protection Dept., Food and Environmental HygieneDept., Hospital Authority, Census and Statistics Dept., Education Bureau, Government Lab, Hong Kong ObservatoryGeotechnical IndustriesFood IndustriesGreen and Environmental IndustriesComputer IndustriesCommercemining industry, soil and water specialists, site formation works, foundation construction, tunnelingnutritionist, quality assurance officer, health promoter, medical salesBiotech and pharmaceutical IndustriesTesting LabsTechnical Managementscientific computing, software developmentpolicy advisor, environmental consultant, ecotourism, conservation groups,green energy R&Dproduct consultants, business and management analysts, researchassistants, medical technologists, scientific officersprofessional chemists in government and commercial labs, environmental labs using eco‐toxicology, bio‐remediation,pollution control and environmental protectionindustrial plant management, habitats and ecosystems management, mineral and rare‐earthresource management, slope safety management, hazard planning and management, riskmanagementbanking, finance, accounting, insuranceEngineeringaerospace, communications, energyR&D scientist; Technical Marketing; Education; Museums; Journalism; Social Services etc.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirementsFor HKDSE StudentsHKU General Entrance Requirements:*For admission to 6901 BSc programme, one of theElective subjects must be Biology, Chemistry, Physics,Combined Science or Integrated Science

Programme‐specific Admission RequirementsProgrammeTotal No. of elective(s)required and the levelrequirement(s)Specific subjectrequirementsAdditional subjectrequirementsAdditional levelrequirements6901 Bachelorof Science6119 Bachelor ofEducation &Bachelor ofScience2Level: 3One of the following-Biology-Chemistry-Physics- Combined Science- Integrated ScienceNilNil6729 Bachelorof Science inActuarialScienceNilExtended Module1 or Module 2 ofMathematicsMathematics:Level 4Extended Moduleof Mathematics:Level 4

Selection Criteria of 6901Selection Criteria of 6901for HKDSE students admitted in 2013Minimum Requirement•332233 in 4 core and 2 elective subjects (4+2x)•One of the 2x must be a Science Subject (Biology, Chemistry,Physics, Combined Science, and Integrated Science).Admission Principle – Best 5•Must include English, Mathematics, Best Science Subject•Plus best 2 of the remaining subjects, including M1/M2•Heavier weight for Science Subjects, Math, and M1/M2•Aptitude test to differentiate borderline students•Students under the Principal’s Nomination Scheme andstudents with outstanding performance in other attributes suchas extra-curricular activities, sports, international competition,leadership, etc., will be considered separately

2012 JUPAS Admission GradeCurriculumTotal Score of Best 5 HKDSE SubjectsHighest Score Lowest Score6901 BSC 33 246729 BSC(AC) 35 286119 BED&BSC 27 22Note: admission is not necessarily based onexamination results alone; the examination resultsof applicants admitted to each programme varyfrom year to yearThe HKDSE “level/grade to score” scaleLevel 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1Score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

2012 Admission DataNo. of students admitted to 4-year curriculum in 20126901 BSc 6729 BSc(AC) 6119 BEd&BScNo. of JUPAS students 330 (75%) 45 (66%) 10 (48%)No. of Non‐JUPAS students 111 (25%)‐ 50 mainland;‐ 32 local;‐ 29 international23 (34%)‐22 mainland;‐1 localTotal no. of students admitted 441 68 21No. of Second Year studentsadmitted to 3‐year curriculumthrough the Direct AdmissionsScheme37 ‐ ‐11 (52%)‐2 mainland;‐9 local andinternational

Quota for 2013• Quota for 6901 BSc programme (JUPAS + Local Non‐JUPAS): 358(Separate Quota for mainland and international students)• Quota for 6729 BSc(AC) programme: 70• Quota for 6119 BEd&BSc programme: 25• Quota for Direct Admissions Scheme (Second Year students admitted to 3‐yearcurriculum 6901 programme): 70

Science Entrance ScholarshipsHKDSE Results(Total Score in best 5 subjectsin Category A or C)Score of 35(for JUPAS - 6901 BSc programme)No. of Level 5**Scholarship Amount(HK$)7 x Level 5** $ 30,0006 x Level 5** $ 20,0005 x Level 5** $ 15,000Score of 34 -- $ 10,000Score of 33 -- $ 8,000Score of 32 -- $ 6,000Score of 31 -- $ 4,000Score of 30 -- $ 2,000#The results are based on one sitting only.Students must be non-HKDSE repeaters andmust fulfill the minimum University entrancerequirements.The HKDSE “level/grade to score” scaleLevel 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1Score 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

University FinancialAssistance‣ Supplementing Government financialassistance schemes at HKU:University Financial Assistance Scheme‣ Grants and Interest-free loans managed bythe HKU offering to students who:1. anticipate difficulties in balancing their budget2. encounter unexpected financial difficulties3. need support for overseas travels/ studies

Whole-Person EducationAs a HKU Science student, you will be educated:•to learn how to learn•to reason quantitatively and to understand scientific aspects of complexissues•to tackle novel situations•to work and communicate effectively with others within and outside thescience disciplines•to develop as an all-rounded individual

University Life

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Bonus Slides

Nurturing the Young for 100 Years

2012 is a new Page for HKUHKU Main Building in 1912Centennial Campus in 2012

An International University

OverviewStudent Admission*入 學 新 生 人 數 *(2011 / 2012)Postgraduate (Research and Taught)研 究 生 ( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 )Male男Female女All總 計% International國 際 化 百 分 比2,439 2,818 5,257 46.7%Undergraduate本 科 生 1,750^ 1,901^ 3,651^ 24.7%All總 計 4,189^ 4,719^ 8,908^ 37.6%Student Enrollment*整 體 在 學 人 數 *(2011 / 2012)Postgraduate (Research and Taught)研 究 生 ( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 )5,597 5,946 11,543 44.6%Undergraduate本 科 生 5,489^ 6,001^ 11,490^ 22.3%All總 計 11,086^ 11,947^ 23,033^ 33.5%Graduates畢 業 生(2010 / 2011)Postgraduate (Research and Taught)研 究 生 ( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 ) 2,222 2,509 4,731 41.3%Undergraduate本 科 生 1,561 1,896 3,457 15.5%All總 計 3,783 4,405 8,188 30.4%* Excluding exchange-in and visiting students on all levels of studies. Students on outreach programmes are included.* 包 括 外 展 學 位 課 程 學 生 , 並 不 包 括 所 有 課 程 之 交 換 生 及 訪 問 學 生 。^ With the implementation of the new 4-year undergraduate curriculum in 2012–2013, an extra cohort of around 3,400 first-year students were admitted to theUniversity. The cohort was not reflected in these figures because they refer to a different year.^ 四 年 制 本 科 課 程 於 二 零 一 二 至 二 零 一 三 年 度 正 式 實 行 , 此 數 字 僅 計 算 二 零 一 一 至 二 零 一 二 年 度 的 本 科 生 總 數 , 未 有 包 括 約 3,400 名 在 新 學 制 下 入 讀 港 大 的 新 生 。

Staff +教 職 員+(2011 / 2012)All總 計% International國 際 化 百 分 比Professoriate教 授1,041 55.8%Research and Academic Support研 究 及 教 學 支 援1,980 -Administrative and Support行 政 及 支 援 2,410 -Technical技 術All總 計+ Excluding visiting and honorary staff.+ 教 職 員 人 數 不 包 括 客 座 及 名 譽 教 職 員 。1,086 -6,517 -StaffProfiles

Student ProfilesFaculty學 院Architecture建 築Arts文Business and Economics經 濟 及 工 商 管 理Dentistry牙 醫Education教 育Engineering工 程Law法 律Medicine醫Science理Social Sciences社 會 科 學All Faculties全 校 學 院 合 計In % Distribution分 佈 百 分 比Student Profiles 2011 / 2012 (In Headcounts) 二 零 一 一 / 二 零 一 二 年 度 學 生 人 數 總 覽Enrollment of Students on All Programmes 所 有 課 程 就 讀 學 生 人 數Postgraduate (Research and Taught)研 究 生 ( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 )UGC-funded Self-fundedProgrammes Programmes Total教 資 會 資 助 課 程 自 資 課 程 總 數Undergraduate本 科 生UGC-funded Self-fundedProgrammes Programmes教 資 會 資 助 課 程 自 資 課 程Total總 數UGC-fundedProgrammes教 資 會 資 助 課 程All Levels全 部 課 程Self-fundedProgrammes自 資 課 程344 451 795 353 31 384 697 482 1,179214 573 787 1,259 - 1,259 1,473 573 2,04672 1,792 1,864 1,998 30 2,028 2,070 1,822 3,89263 111 174 267 - 267 330 111 441869 897 1,766 693 - 693 1,562 897 2,459511 1,329 1,840 1,506 6 1,512 2,017 1,335 3,352230 699 929 399 198 597 629 897 1,526620 654 1,274 1,675 382 2,057 2,295 1,036 3,331532 304 836 1,539 - 1,539 2,071 304 2,375242 1,036 1,278 930 224 1,154 1,172 1,260 2,4323,697 7,846 11,543 10,619 871 11,490 14,316 8,717 23,03316.1% 34.1% 50.1% 46.1% 3.8% 49.9% 62.2% 37.8% 100%Total總 數

International StudentsEnrollment of International Students on All Programmes(Excluding Exchange-in Students)所 有 課 程 國 際 學 生 就 讀 人 數 ( 不 包 括 交 換 生 )Postgraduate(Research and Taught)研 究 生( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 )% Postgraduate(Research and Taught)研 究 生( 研 究 式 及 修 課 式 )百 分 比Country國 家Undergraduate本 科 生All Levels全 部 課 程% Undergraduate本 科 生 百 分 比Mainland China中 國 內 地 3,717 1,333 5,050 72.2% 52.0% 65.5%%AllLevels全 部 課 程 百 分 比Other Asian Countries其 他 亞 洲 國 家467 496 963 9.1% 19.3% 12.5%Australia and New Zealand澳 洲 及 紐 西 蘭113 110 223 2.2% 4.3% 2.9%European Countries歐 洲 國 家 458 379 837 8.9% 14.8% 10.9%North American Countries北 美 國 家Others (e.g. Central andSouth America, African Countries)其 他 ( 例 如 : 中 美 及 南 美 、非 洲 國 家 )All Countries全 部 國 家 總 計340 231 571 6.6% 9.0% 7.4%51 15 66 1.0% 0.6% 0.9%5,146 2,564 7,710 100% 100% 100%

List of Majors and Minors

Astronomy• The only university inHong Kong to offer thisspecialty• Strong space astronomyand astrophysicsresearch groups• Focuses on boththeoretical andobservational astronomySample Courses*:Fundamental physics; Planetary geology;Mechanics; Electricity and magnetism;Modern physics; Observationalastronomy; The physical universe;Principles of astronomy; Stellar physics;Planetary science; Cosmology; Generalrelativity; Interstellar medium; Stellaratmospheres; Directed studies; Project;Internship; Research methods in physics* Sample courses for ALL majors are subjectto changes• Wide range of coursesfrom the very small scale(i.e. subatomic particles)to the large scale (i.e.cosmology)• Research groups onCondensed MatterPhysics, QuantumComputing, ExperimentalParticle PhysicsSample Courses*:Problem solving in physics; Electricity andmagnetism; Heat and waves; Modernphysics; Classical mechanics; Quantummechanics; Electromagnetism; Statisticalmechanics & thermodynamics; Laser andSpectroscopy; Physics of Nanomaterials;Waves and Optics; Computational Physics;Data and modelling; Solid State Physics;Atomic and Nuclear Physics; Experimentalphysics; Directed studies; Project;Internship; Research methods in physicsPhysics

MathematicsMathematics/Physics• Mathematics ‐ abstract,precise, logical reasoning• Electives available forboth pure and appliedmathematicsSample Courses*:Linear algebra; Multivariable calculus;Algebra; Analysis; Functions of a complexvariable; Mathematical laboratory andmodeling; Development of mathematicalideas; Mathematics seminar; Matrixtheory and its applications; Numbertheory; Differential equations; Discretemathematics; Numerical analysis;Probability theory; Directed studies inmathematics; Operations research;Optimization; Queueing theory andsimulation; Financial calculus; Gametheory and strategy; Functional analysis;Partial differential equations; Geometry;Differentiable manifolds; Scientificcomputing; Real analysis; Geometrictopology; Project; Internship• Provides students with asolid foundation in bothphysics and mathematics• This major is cateredespecially for studentsinterested in the moretheoretical aspects ofphysicsSample Courses*:University mathematics; Fundamentalphysics; Linear algebra; Multivariablecalculus; Modern physics; Algebra;Analysis; Classical mechanics; Quantummechanics; Geometry; Advancedquantum mechanics; Directed studies inmathematics; Directed studies in physics;Mathematics project; Physics project;Physics internship; Research methods inphysicsplus a wide range of Mathematics,Physics or Astronomy courses (on the leftand the previous page)

Biological Sciences• A broad‐based training in modern biology• Common introductory courses with other biology‐related majors• Advanced courses cover ‐ genetics and cell biology; physiology andsystems biology; diversity of life and environmental biology; appliedbiologySample Courses*:From molecules to cells; Microbiology; Food and nutrition; Evolutionary diversity; Bioethics; The gene; Biostatistics;Biological sciences laboratory course; Biochemistry; Ecology and evolution; General physiology; Animal physiology andenvironmental adaptation; Plant physiology; Microbial physiology; Environmental microbiology; Environmentaltoxicology; Economic botany; Biological sciences field course; Directed studies; Food chemistry; Nutritionalbiochemistry; Food microbiology; Nutrition and the life cycle; Human physiology; Clinical nutrition; Food and nutritionaltoxicology; Food safety and quality management; Food and nutrient analysis; Grain production and utilization;Nutrigenomics; Marine biology; Systematics and phylogenetics; Conservation ecology; Fish biology; Freshwater ecology;Plant structure and evolution; Experimental intertidal ecology; Terrestrial ecology; The biology of marine mammals;Molecular biology; Cell biology and cell technology; Immunology; Protein structure and function; Molecularmicrobiology; Reproduction and reproductive biotechnology; Fermentation technology; Genetics; Business aspects ofbiotechnology; Evolution; Conservation genetics; Endocrinology; Project; Internship; Public health nutrition; Diet, brainfunction and behavior; Food processing and engineering; Meat and dairy sciences; Functional foods; Food productdevelopment; Fisheries and mariculture; Ecological impact assessment; Animal behaviour; Conservation in practice;Medical microbiology and applied immunology; Microbial biotechnology; General virology; Plant and foodbiotechnology; Healthcare biotechnology; Stem cells and regenerative biology; 'Omics' and systems biology; Molecularphylogenetics and evolution

Food & Nutritional Science• Food ‐ food productdevelopment, foodsafety of social, legal,technological andenvironmental factors• Nutrition ‐ relationshipto human healthSample Courses*:From molecules to cells; Introduction tofood and nutrition; Introduction tobiochemistry; Biostatistics; Biologicalsciences laboratory course; Ecology andevolution; Food chemistry; Nutritionalbiochemistry; Food microbiology;Nutrition and the life cycle; Humanphysiology; Clinical nutrition; Food andnutritional toxicology; Food safety andquality management; Food and nutrientanalysis; Grain production and utilization;Nutrigenomics; Public health nutrition;Diet, brain function and behavior; Foodprocessing and engineering; Meat anddairy sciences; Functional foods; Foodproduct development; Plant and foodbiotechnology; Field course; Directedstudies; Project; InternshipMolecular Biology & Biotechnology• In the translation of basicknowledge into modernindustrial and medicalapplications• From exploitation ofbioactive substances,genetic engineering,biomedical researches,biofuels, bioremediationSample Courses*:From molecules to cells; Basicbiochemistry; Biostatistics; Biologicalsciences laboratory course; Ecology andevolution; Molecular biology; Cell biologyand cell technology; Microbialbiotechnology; Plant and foodbiotechnology; Healthcare biotechnology;Immunology; Protein structure andfunction; Molecular microbiology;Reproduction and reproductivebiotechnology; Fermentation technology;Genetics; Business aspects ofbiotechnology; Medical microbiology andapplied immunology; General virology;Stem cells and regenerative biology;'Omics' and systems biology;Environmental remediation; Field course;Directed studies; Project; Internship

Ecology & Biodiversity• How organisms interactwith each other andtheir environments• How species aredistributed throughoutthe world• Key threats andapproaches toconserving biodiversitySample Courses*:From molecules to cells; Evolutionarydiversity; Biostatistics; Biological scienceslaboratory course; Ecology and evolution;Systematics and phylogenetics;Conservation ecology; Environmentalmicrobiology; Marine biology; Fishbiology; Freshwater ecology; Plantstructure and evolution; Experimentalintertidal ecology; Terrestrial ecology;The biology of marine mammals;Fisheries and mariculture; Ecologicalimpact assessment; Animal behaviour;Conservation in practice; Field course;Directed studies; Project; InternshipEnvironmental Science• Emphasizes fundamentalknowledge in life andenvironment, physical andsustainable environment,pollution, monitoring andmanagementSample Courses*:Introduction to environmental science;Introductory statistics; General chemistry;Blue planet; Environmental life science;Biostatistics; Principles of chemistry;Atmosphere and hydrosphere; Globalchange ecology; Environment, societyand economics; Conservation ecology;Environmental chemistry; Analyticalchemistry; Earth observation;Demographic principles in ecology andevolution; Environmental radiation;Natural hazards and mitigation;Sustainable energy and environment;Pollution; Environmental oceanography;Computational methods and differentialequations with applications; Computeraideddata analysis; Environmental riskassessment and management; Ecologicaldemography in changing environments;Environmental remediation; Directedstudies; Project; Environmental science inpractice; Internship

Biochemistry• The study of chemicalprocesses in livingorganisms• Proteins,carbohydrates, lipids,nucleic acids, DNA,RNA, and otherbiomoleculesSample Courses*:Perspectives in biochemistry; Frommolecules to cells; General chemistry;Basic biochemistry; Organic chemistry;Physical chemistry; Metabolism;Techniques in biochemistry andmolecular biology; Molecular biology;Advanced biochemistry; Understandingmetabolism diseases; Sequencebioinformatics; Molecular medicine; Cellbiology and cell technology; Immunology;Protein structure and function; Genetics;Principles of chemical biology; Molecularbiology of the gene; 'Omics' and systemsbiology; Medicinal chemistry; Directedstudies; Internship; ProjectChemistry• Central Science• Core courses coveringtopics in physical,inorganic, organic, andanalytical chemistry,and a wide selection ofelective coursesSample Courses*:Foundations of chemistry; Generalchemistry; Analytical chemistry; Inorganicchemistry; Organic chemistry; Physicalchemistry; Principles and applications ofspectroscopic techniques; Environmentalchemistry; Chemical process industriesand analysis; Materials chemistry;Directed studies; Principles of chemicalbiology; Food and water analysis;Instrumental chemical analysis;Bioinorganic chemistry; Project;Symmetry, group theory and applications;Interfacial science and technology;Advanced materials; Medicinal chemistry;Chemistry literacy and research; Modernchemical instrumentation andapplications; Organometallic chemistry;Organic chemistry of life; Integratedorganic synthesis; Computationalchemistry; HKUtopia; Internship

Earth System Science• Understands the Earthas an integrated system,including its past,present and futurebehaviour, from theenvironments where lifeevolves on the surface tothe interactionsbetween the crust andits fluid envelopes to theEarth's interiorSample Courses*:Evolutionary diversity; Blue planet; Earlylife on earth; Principles of geology;Fluid/Solid interactions in earth processes;Field methods; Atmosphere andhydrosphere; Geochemistry; Earthobservation; Solid earth, ocean,atmosphere interactions; Biogeochemicalcycles; Earth system history; Directedstudies; Sedimentary environments;Reconstruction of past climate;Geophysics; Hydrogeology; Earthresources; Natural hazards and mitigation;Project; Special topics in earth sciences;Earth system: contemporary issues;InternshipGeology• The only university inHong Kong to offer thisspecialty• Chartered geologistsare regarded asprofessionallyequivalent to charteredengineersSample Courses*:Principles of geology; Geological heritageof Hong Kong; Fluid/Solid interactions inearth processes; Field methods;Geochemistry; Mineralogy; Planetarygeology; Petrology; Sedimentaryenvironments; Structural geology;Geophysics; Igneous and metamorphicpetrogenesis; Earth dynamics; Directedstudies; Reconstruction of past climate;Hydrogeology; Earth resources;Engineering geology; Soil and rockmechanics; Natural hazards andmitigation; Project; Regional geology;Special topics in earth sciences;Integrated field studies; Internship

Statistics• Data mining ‐ analyzes massivedata• Sampling methods ‐ estimatesof the number of July 1stmarchers• Time series models ‐ accurateforecasting of “red‐tide” in Kat‐O• Bioinformatics ‐ solves crimescene complications with DNAfrom more than one personSample Courses*:University mathematics; Statistics: ideasand concepts; Demographic and socioeconomicstatistics; Probability andstatistics; Data management with SAS;Linear statistical analysis; Advanced SASprogramming; Time‐series analysis;Multivariate data analysis; Statisticalinference; Probability modelling; Designand analysis of experiments; Qualitycontrol and management; Businesslogistics; Statistics in clinical medicine andbio‐medical research; Statistical genetics;Data mining; Marketing engineering;Sample survey methods; Survival analysis;Directed studies; Project; InternshipRisk Management• A focused major, toapply statistic to riskmanagement• Same introductorycourses as Statistics• With application toactuarial science,financeSample Courses*:University mathematics; Statistics: ideasand concepts; Probability and statistics;Data management with SAS; Linearstatistical analysis; The statistics ofinvestment risk; Practical mathematicsfor investment; Time‐series analysis;Probability modelling; Risk managementand insurance; Data mining; Derivativesand risk management; Financialeconomics; Current topics in riskmanagement; Risk management andbasel accords in banking and finance;Credit risk analysis; Market risk analysis;Directed studies; Project; Internship

List of Non-Science Majors ## subject to changesFaculty of Arts• American Studies• Chinese History andCulture• Chinese Language andLiterature• Chinese Studies• Comparative Literature• English Studies• European Studies• Fine Arts• French• General Linguistics• German• Global CreativeIndustries• History• Hong Kong Studies• Human LanguageTechnology• Japanese Studies (JapanStudies Programme)• Japanese Studies(Japanese LanguageProgramme)• Korean Studies• Language andCommunication• Modern China Studies• Music• Philosophy• Spanish• TranslationFaculty of Engineering• Biomedical Engineering• Computer Science• Computing & DataAnalytics• Energy Engineering• EnvironmentalEngineering• Materials EngineeringFaculty ofBusiness & Economics• Economics• FinanceFaculty of Social Sciences• Cognitive Science• Counselling• Criminology• Culture, Heritage andTourism• Geography• Global Studies• Media & CulturalStudies• Politics & PublicAdministration• Psychology• Social Policy andCommunity Building• Social Work & SocialAdministration• Sociology• Urban GovernanceFaculty of Education• Exercise Science• Some non-Science faculties may set a minimumrequirement for their majors and minors offered• Time table restrictions may apply

List of non-major Minors ## subject to changesFaculty of Science• Actuarial Studies• Computational &Financial Mathematics• Earth Sciences• Marine Biology• Plant ScienceFaculty ofBusiness & Economics• Accounting• Business• Human ResourceManagement• MarketingFaculty of Architecture• Conservation• Landscape Studies• Urban StudiesFaculty of Arts• African Studies• Arabic• Greek• Italian• Portuguese• Swedish• ThaiFaculty of Social Sciences• Family & Child Studies• Human ResourceManagement• Journalism & MediaStudiesFaculty of Education• Education• InformationManagementFaculty of Engineering• Electrical and ElectronicEngineering• GeotechnicalEngineering• Industrial Engineeringand TechnologyManagement• Mechanical Engineering• Mechanical Engineering(Building ServicesEngineering)Li Ka ShingFaculty of Medicine• Genetics and Genomics• PharmaceuticalSciences• Some, but not all, majors offer their programmes as minors as well

Pathway to ProfessionsThe Geology Major is accredited by theGeological Society of London, the UKbody which grants the professionalqualification Chartered Geologist.Students completing a specific set ofgeology courses (the accredited pathway)will receive an accredited degree whichprovides an accelerated route toachieving the Chartered Geologistqualification.Students majoring in Risk Managementmay obtain their professionalqualifications for risk managers bysitting for the FRM and PRMexaminations, organised by the GlobalAssociation for Risk Professionals(GARP) and the Professional RiskManagers’ International Association(PRMIA) respectively. In addition, theMajor in Risk Management may assiststudents in developing an actuarialcareer as some courses in theprogramme cover parts of theexamination syllabuses of the Society ofActuaries

Main Admission Routes to 6901 BSc ProgrammeExams/ QualificationsHKDSE(Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education)(12-year schooling)6 + 3 + 3 (years)PrimarySchoolJuniorSecondarySchoolSeniorSecondarySchoolJUPASGCE A Level(Advanced Level General Certificate of Education)IB(International Baccalaureate)AP/SAT(Advanced Placement/ Scholastic Assessment Test)Other qualificationsAD(Associate Degree)HD(Higher Diploma)InternationalLocalNon-JUPAS6901 BSc Programme/6729 BSc(ActuarSc) Programme/6119 BEd & BSc ProgrammeHKALE (taken in 2012 or before)Transfer from other local universitiesNJCEE (Gao Kao)Mainland

Admission requirementsFor HKDSE StudentsHKU General Entrance Requirements:*For admission to 6901 BSc programme, one of theElective subjects must be Biology, Chemistry, Physics,Combined Science or Integrated Science