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HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences)

Introduction

HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences)
Cambridge-track for Selected YSS Participants in Natural Sciences Disciplines
that allows talented students t
o earn 3-4 degrees upon successful completion of 2 years of studies at HKU and 2-3 years of studies at Cambridge


Longing to study at one of these leading universities in the world?

HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences)

 

  • Introducing the “2+2+1” Cambridge-track for talented YSS participants in natural sciences disciplines of the 6901 BSc and 6688 Science Master Class Programmes
  • Selected students can earn 3-4 degrees upon successful completion of 2 years of studies at HKU and 2-3 years of studies at Cambridge

 

(Video) Professor David Cardwell, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Strategy and Planning of the University of Cambridge, introducing the Cambridge-track for Selected YSS Participants

 

(Video) Learn more details about the new Cambridge-track for Selected YSS Participants 

 

Selected students can follow either of the paths below and attain degress from HKU & Cambridge in 4-5 years:

Path and attain degrees from both HKU & Cambridge in 5 years: 2 years at HKU + 2+1 years at Cambridge and attain BSc(HKU)# + BA(Cantab) + MA(Cantab)* + MSc(Cantab)ORPath and attain degrees from both HKU & Cambridge in 4 years: 2 years at HKU + 2 years at Cambridge and attain BSc(HKU)# + BA(Cantab) + MA(Cantab)*

# The MA is conferred by right on holders of the BA degree at Cambridge, upon application after certain years’ seniority as members of Cambridge.

* Students who do not opt for a Master's degree at Cambridge should take additional courses at HKU to make up the balance of the credits required for the HKU degree (288 credits). 

 

Cambridge ranks high across the globe:

#3 (THE World University Rankings, 2023)

#5 (THE World Reputation Rankings, 2022)

#2 (QS, 2024)

#4 (ARWU, 2023)

Science in Cambridge is also pioneering in the world:

#2 (Life Sciences, THE, 2023)

#7 (Physical Sciences, THE, 2023)

#6 (Life Sciences & Medicine, QS, 2023)


#6 (Earth & Marine Sciences, QS, 2023)

#3 (Natural Sciences, QS, 2023)

#3 (Chemistry, QS, 2023)

#5 (Physics & Astronomy, QS, 2023)

 

 

 


 

HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences) Leaflet

HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences)

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