Skip to main content
Start main content

Young Scientist Scheme (YSS)

Eligibility

For JUPAS applicants

Students admitted to 6901 BSc programme with a total score of 35 or above in their best 5 HKDSE subjects (Category A subjects/M1/M2), and 6688 Science Master Class programme are automatically accepted to YSS. No interview is required.

 

The HKDSE 'level to score' conversion

Category A: Core and Elective Subjects and Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics

Level5**5*54321
Score8.575.54321

 

For Non-JUPAS applicants

Selected of Non-JUPAS applicants will be invited to enrol in YSS. No application is necessary.

 

Eligibility: For JUPAS students: Best 5 Category A subjects/M1/M2 larger than or equal to 35 scores. For NON-JUPAS students: selected applicants will be invited to enrol in YSS. Note: New "level to score' conversion will be adopted.

Note:

  1. 6901 BSc students not admitted to YSS on entry but show excellent talent afterwards would still have a second chance to enroll in YSS after the completion of Year 1 study. 
  2. Students who are not admitted to YSS can still compete for the SRF, ORF and/or international exchange during their study.