School of Science

BSc in Chemistry

Award

BSc in Chemistry

Duration

Jupas code (for HKDSE students)

JS5102 Science (Group A) / JS5103 Science (Group B)

Application Choice(s)

(for international qualifications)

Science (Group A) / Science (Group B)

Science (Group A) and Science (Group B) are School-based programs for students who are interested in the field of physical sciences / natural sciences respectively. Students interested in Chemistry may apply to either program.

In the first year of study, students will take the Science Foundation courses as well as some of the language, elective and/or general education courses. Upon completion of the first year, students can opt to declare Chemistry as their major.

Overview

Students of BSc in Chemistry will study all aspects of chemistry and related disciplines. General areas covered include analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. Specialized areas include environmental chemistry, medicinal chemistry, biological chemistry, polymer chemistry, materials chemistry including nanostructures, instrumentation, forensic science, food safety, and computational / theoretical chemistry.

This program provides excellent training in both analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. The curriculum, which includes basic training in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry and modern laboratory techniques and skills, has been specifically designed to allow students maximum flexibility in determining the extent of their specializations.

The program offers four options for students to specialize in an area:
•   Biomolecular Chemistry Option
•   Environmental and Analytical Chemistry Option
•   Materials Chemistry Option
•   Pure Chemistry Option

Co-curricular activities and experimental learning experiences, such as internships and undergraduate research opportunities, will be provided to enhance students’ career development.

Extended Major Option:

Chemistry students can opt for an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Extended Major is not a standalone major, but is adhered to certain majors as an expanded choice, enabling students to keep abreast of emerging technology and innovation that are shaping our society in a multi-faceted way.

On top of expertise in chemistry, students with an Extended Major in AI will acquire multidimensional visions and knowledge of emerging AI technologies, and can apply innovative technological skills to solve real-world problems in the area of their expertise. Upon fulfillment of the curriculum requirement, students will be awarded the following degree:

BSc in Chemistry (with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence)

Rankings:
#47 in Material Science (No.2 in Hong Kong)
#52 in Chemistry (No.2 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)

Career Prospects

Our graduates have gone on to become chemists or scientific officers in government laboratories or private accredited laboratories, school teachers, environmental consultants, chemical engineers, Chinese medicine researchers, pharmaceutical lab chemists, marketing representatives for lab equipment suppliers and computer companies, scientific patent officers, scriptwriters, reporters for science journals or magazines, as well as postgraduates that pursue higher degrees in both local and overseas universities.

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