1031 - College of Science and Engineering (Science) | Undergraduate Admissions to City University of Hong Kong

College of Science and Engineering (Science)

科學及工程學院 (科學)

Year of Entry	2013
Mode of Funding	Government funded
Admission Code	1031 College of Science and Engineering (Science)
Mode of Study	Full time
Indicative Intake Target	195 (JUPAS and non-JUPAS)
Tuition Fee	Click here for more information
Direct/Non-JUPAS Application Deadline	28 Feb 2013 (Local & Non-local)
Assistant Dean	Prof C H SHEK +852 3442 4133 cseadm@cityu.edu.hk
General Enquiries	College of Science and Engineering +852 3442 4133 (Phone) +852 3442 0293 (Fax) cseadm@cityu.edu.hk

Remarks:

For JUPAS applicants, the JUPAS online programme information will have the prefix "JS" added to the programme code (e.g. 1031 on our programme list = JS1031 on the JUPAS web).

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College of Science and Engineering

Established in 1990, the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) has become renowned for setting a strong pace for excellence in research and teaching while maintaining close and mutually beneficial links with various sectors throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The College not only strives to provide excellent higher education opportunities, but also aspires to nurture and develop individual talent using an applicable knowledge base that is always abreast and fully supportive of on-going social changes and economic advances.

The College benefits from an exceptional combination of science and engineering facilities that enable the faculty to use their innovative skills in teaching, learning and research. Through the synergy of the various science and engineering units, the CSE achieves and maintains an interdisciplinary world that facilitates a high-quality learning environment.

On the teaching front, the College strives to instil in its students the four I’s: an International outlook, an Interdisciplinary background, an Innovative approach and Interpersonal skills. Our endeavours to realise these four Is are exemplified in the following:

Ubiquitous and active collaboration among the nine science and engineering academic units;
Meaningful research opportunities for undergraduate students;
Well-established placement schemes carefully aligned with students’ major studies; and
Worldwide academic partnerships and student exchange programmes.

Students will be admitted to the College of Science and Engineering via the Engineering or Science routes.

Admission Arrangements

JUPAS Applicants

HKDSE students will apply for admission to the College of Science and Engineering via the Engineering or Science route and select their major after their first year in our College. Students will study a broad range of Gateway Education (GE) and core-curricular courses designed by the College. At the end of the first year, the top 20% of students [based on (i) completion of at least 30 credit units in Semesters A and B; (ii) no failed grades in any courses in Semesters A and B; and (iii) cumulative grade point average (CGPA) at the end of Semester B] will have free choice of the majors offered under the College of Science and Engineering (Science). The other 80% of students will be allocated to a major of their choice, subject to the availability of places and the selection criteria set by individual academic units.

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

The direct/non-JUPAS route is for those applicants who do not have Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results, or for those who have those results but also possess other qualifications. Depending on the variety of qualifications the applicant possesses, the entrance requirements and admission arrangements may vary. Please click here for more information.

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the minimum entrance requirements. For details about the entrance requirements, please click the following links:

HKDSE applicants
Direct/non-JUPAS applicants holding other qualifications. As a guide for applications, direct/non-JUPAS applicants are expected to have science or engineering backgrounds.

First-Year Curriculum

Subject Area	Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
Gateway Education (15 credit units)
Gateway Education (GE)	GE1401 & GE2401	(a) University English & Discipline Specific English English for Science	6
	EL0200	OR English for Academic Purposes (depending on students' language background)	6
	-	(b) Gateway Education courses	9
College Requirement (15 credit units)
Mathematics	MA1200 / MA1300	Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra I / Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra I	3
Mathematics	MA1201 / MA1301	Calculus and Basic Linear Algebra II / Enhanced Calculus and Linear Algebra II	3
Computing	CS1102 / CS1302	Introduction to Computer Studies / Introduction to Computer Programming	3
Choose two from the following three subject areas (6 credit units):
Physics	AP1201	General Physics I	3
Chemistry	BCH1100	Chemistry	3
Biology	BCH1200	Discovery in Biology	3
Total:			30

Direct/Non-JUPAS Applicants

Curriculum structures for different forms of entry can be found here.

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Major Option(s)

Applied Chemistry

Award Title	BSc (Hons) in Applied Chemistry 應用化學榮譽理學士
Our Target	We aim to provide students with a firm foundation in applied chemistry that will help them acquire the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to achieve personal development and find suitable employment in the industrial, commercial, governmental and educational sectors.
Start Your Career Here	Graduates enjoy a wide range of career opportunities in various government departments (such as the Environmental Protection Department, Government Laboratory and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department), consultancy companies, laboratories and the commercial, industrial or educational sectors. Alternatively, you may choose to pursue postgraduate studies.
What You Will Be Studying	When you begin the programme/major, you will study fundamental courses in four main areas: Analytical, Inorganic, Organic and Physical Chemistries. You will also study Statistics, Mathematics and English language courses. In your senior year, you will undertake intermediate- and advanced-level chemistry courses in the same four areas. You can broaden your knowledge in other advanced chemistry disciplines such as Forensic, Food, Medicinal, Industrial, Green and Supramolecular Chemistries. Various environmental sciences and biology elective courses will also be offered. You can also take elective and gateway education courses provided by other departments.
Industrial Training and International Exchange	The College of Science and Engineering and the Department offer work placement opportunities through internship schemes that provide students with full-time job attachments to firms not only in Hong Kong, but also in the Pearl River Delta region and overseas countries. Through such placements, students will: Gain solid experience in a real-life working environment; Develop problem solving abilities and interpersonal skills; Learn the right attitudes towards work and professionalism; and Broaden their experience and enhance their employability. For details, please visit the College's Co-operative Education Centre website. Furthermore, to help students broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and others in the Asia-Pacific region. For details, please visit the University’s outbound exchange programme website. Students admitted to the BCH department may participate in the Project-based Mentoring Scheme (PBMS) and the Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS). Problem-based learning is a student-centred approach to teaching and learning that helps students improve their learning skills while the IAS allows students to receive training in genuine industrial working environments. The Department also offers Summer Research Scholarships and a Summer Placement Scheme, which pair students with staff research groups to promote a research culture among undergraduate students.
Professional Accreditation	Upon graduation, you will be eligible for: Full Membership in the American Chemical Society Full Membership in the Chemical Institute of Canada Associate Membership in the Canadian Society for Chemistry Full Membership in the Hong Kong Chemical Society Graduate Membership in the The Royal Australian Chemical Institute Associate Membership in the The Royal Society of Chemistry
Did You Know?	This programme/major provides basic and professional training in the areas of applied chemistry. Graduates can seek career opportunities in the industrial, governmental and educational sectors. This programme/major has close relationships with the governmental and industrial sectors, with the goal of nurturing the next generation of Chemistry professionals.
Useful Links	Department of Biology and Chemistry College of Science and Engineering Industrial Attachment Scheme American Chemical Society Chemical Institute of Canada Canadian Society for Chemistry Hong Kong Chemical Society Undergraduate Catalogue 2012/13
Programme/Major Leader	Prof Kenneth LO Kam-wing PhD (HK)
General Enquiries	bhenquir@cityu.edu.hk