HKU-Cambridge Undergraduate Recruitment Scheme (Natural Sciences)
Cambridge-track for Selected YSS Participants in Natural Sciences Disciplines
that allows talented students to 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?
- Introducing the “2+2+1” Cambridge-track for talented YSS participants in natural sciences disciplines of the 6901 BSc Programme
- 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 in 6901 BSc Programme
Selected students can follow either of the paths below:
![]() | + | ![]() | = | BSc(HKU) + BA(Cantab) + MSci(Cantab) + MA(Cantab)# | |
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![]() | + | ![]() | = | 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, 2020) | Science in Cambridge is also pioneering in the world:#1 (Life Sciences, THE, 2020) |