Programme Introduction
This double degree programme enables elite students to complete 2 degrees (Bachelor of Science and Master of Research) at accelerated pace.
Students can learn from Science Masters in this research-oriented programme, with ample research opportunities in our flagship Young Scientist Scheme (YSS), to enhance their scientific method and research skills.
The programme focuses on disciplinary-based intensive study. Students will take courses for both Bachelor of Science and Master of Research.
In Bachelor of Science, you can choose from 7 intensive majors, and take courses of university education and other elective courses.
Your choice of Intensive Majors includes Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology and Biodiversity, Geology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, and Physics.
Students of 6688 Science Master Class will join Young Scientists Scheme automatically, enjoy early entry into research experiences – mentorship, research fellowships, exclusive experiential learning placements, and global exchange opportunities at respected universities like Cambridge, Stanford, and Yale.
In Master of Research, you will also take courses of research ethics and research postgraduate, and to conduct a research project.
Five of our Majors are accredited by professional bodies overseas:
- Major in Chemistry (Intensive), accredited by Royal Society of Chemistry
- Exclusively for students who wish to specialise in chemistry
- Students completed the RSC accredited chemistry programme will be awarded a certificate by the Department of Chemistry, with authorisation by RSC, to recognise their achievements
- Majors in Biological Sciences (Intensive), Ecology & Biodiversity (Intensive), and Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (Intensive), accredited by Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- It is noteworthy that the Ecology & Biodiversity Major is the first programme of its type accredited by RSB in Asia
- Graduates will receive one year of guest membership of RSB at Associate level and this will help them to:
- stay up to date with what is happening across the life sciences
- gain additional recognition for their skills and experience
- develop their professional network and
- demonstrate their support for the future of biology
- Major in Geology (Intensive), accredited by Geological Society of London
- Students completing specified geology courses will receive an accredited degree which provides an accelerated route to achieve the qualification
- Qualification recognised internationally and in Hong Kong, and chartered geologists are regarded as professionally equivalent to chartered engineers
- The Faculty has essentially 100% employment rate (inclusive of further studies) in the past decade
- The Programme builds a consortium of young researchers for cross fertilisation of innovative ideas and facilitates possible multidisciplinary projects
- Our science graduates are often preferred by employers because of their numerical analytical skills and logical thinking, and knowledge of the latest developments in science and technology
