School of Science

BSc in Chemistry

Award

BSc in Chemistry

Duration

Jupas code

JS5103 Science (Group B)

Application Choice(s)

Science (Group B)

Science (Group B) program is a School-based program for students who are interested in Chemistry and Life Science.

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, and computational / theoretical chemistry.

The program offers four options:
•   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.

Rankings:
#47 in Material Science (No.1 in Hong Kong)
#51 in Chemistry (No.1 in Hong Kong)
(QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024)

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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