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
General Enquiries
College of Science and Engineering
+852 3442 4133 (Phone)
+852 3442 0293 (Fax)
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)

-

(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

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.




Applied Biology

Award Title
BSc (Hons) in Applied Biology
應用生物學榮譽理學士
Our Target
We aim to provide students with a firm foundation in the biological sciences and specialisation in one of the following areas: biotechnology and molecular biology or environmental monitoring and pollution control or industrial and food microbiology. Our students will develop 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, the Government Laboratory and the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department), consultancy companies, laboratories and the commercial, industrial or educational sectors in addition to the option of pursuing postgraduate studies.
What You Will Be Studying
Biology is the study of life, and this programme/major offers courses in many areas of the life sciences that are aimed at expanding our understanding of the natural world. The subject areas offered in the programme/major command applications in diverse fields such as molecular and cellular biology, physiology, ecology, biodiversity, biotechnology and systems and regenerative biology. The curriculum is rigorous and provides a background in problem-solving, critical thinking, research, organisation, time management and communication skills. Students are encouraged to participate in various faculty-mentored research projects and benefit from a variety of interdisciplinary streams and industrial and co-op programmes that provide a wide range of professional and personal development options. This programme/major is designed for students interested in various careers including educational, basic and applied research and the environmental and biomedical sciences.
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. 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.

The Department also organises out-of-classroom learning activities to broaden students’ learning interests. These include the following:

  • The Project-Based Mentoring Scheme, which enables first-year students to carry out a group project of their choice while learning essential career-building skills in overseas locations such as Norway and Malaysia.
     
  • The Industrial Attachment and Overseas Internship schemes, which help students acquire work experience in various local, regional and international companies and organisations.
     
  • Student Exchange Programmes, which provide students with opportunities to experience foreign cultures (via studying abroad) and enhance their intercultural and interpersonal skills.

 

Professional Accreditation
Graduates of this programme/major are eligible for associate membership in the Australian Society for Microbiology and graduate membership in the Society of Biology, UK.
Bonus Features
Our courses are practical and based on examples from the local region. Many courses are augmented with laboratory sessions, field trips and field camps.
 
We aim to facilitate your learning, rather than force you to memorise information. We will use different strategies to help you learn, including:
  • Web-based software to enhance your discussion of course materials;
  • The Personal Response System, an electronic device used in the classroom to gauge your understanding during lessons;
  • Problem-based learning schemes that stimulate you to apply subject knowledge to solve daily life problems related to biology; and
  • Open book examinations in some courses to encourage you to read widely and enhance your comprehension skills.
 
Did You Know?

This programme/major has close relationships with the governmental and industrial sectors, with a goal of nurturing the next generation of Biology and Chemistry professionals.

Programme/Major Leader
Dr Richard KONG Yuen-chong
PhD (Monash)
General Enquiries
984 @ 107.22.156.205