6901 Bachelor of Science

The Programme

The Faculty Admission Policy

The Faculty Admission Policy provides students with a choice of 15 Science majors using one degree programme choice, 6901 Bachelor of Science in application.

One entry in the application, with a choice of 15 Science majors:

Why this Faculty Admission Policy?

Simple and flexible

Students who wish to take any of the Science majors only need to put 6901 Bachelor of Science in their application. Once students are admitted, they may take a range of subjects in Science before making a decision and declare the major after the first year. Students may change the major any time during their study, as long as they can fulfill the course requirements of the major.

No quota for each major

There is no quota for any of the Science majors, and students may choose freely their major of study. Some majors may require students to have taken certain science subjects in secondary schools. Students who do not have the required background may need to take certain preparatory courses before they decide whether to follow the major.

Academic Advising System

We understand that selection of major is a very important decision for students. Some students may have already decided what major they want to take before they enter the university, while some may want to explore multiple options before making a decision. Our course selection advisers will advise students on the choice of major, course requirements, and possible major-minor combination to suit their interests, ability, and career aspirations.

Major-Minor Option in the BSc Curriculum

In addition to the primary major for the BSc degree, students may take a second major or a minor to broaden their horizon outside their subject of specialization. Second majors and minors are available in both Science and non-Science disciplines.

BSc Curriculum Structure

To complete the BSc degree curriculum, a student has to pass at least 240 credits, equivalent to 40 6-credit courses, normally spread over 4 years of full-time study. A BSc curriculum typically comprises:

  • 16 courses for the major including 2 Science Foundation Courses and capstone requirement (96 credits);
  • 2 English courses and 1 Chinese course for university language requirement (18 credits);
  • 6 Common Core courses in 4 Areas of Inquiry (36 credits);
  • 15 courses available for electives, or courses leading to a minor or a second major