HKUST`s 4-year UG Programs and Admissions

HKUST’s 4-year UG Programs
and Admissions
Admission to 4Y Program
Distinctive Features of School‐based admission
• Introduction of University Common Core
• Students will opt the School
they wish to join
• Choose major(s) after completing the fundamentals at respective School for 2‐4 terms
• Intensive academic advising to help students explore their interest and decide on study path
University Core Curriculum
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Each common core broad area has clearly defined learning outcomes
All undergraduates will complete the same set of common core requirements regardless of their major discipline of study. Students are expected to complete the majority of the common core credits in Years 1 and 2.
Minimum credits for graduation: 120
Arts & Humanities
Social Analysis
Science & Technology
Quantitative Reasoning
English Communication
Chinese Communication
Healthy Lifestyle
Total 120 credits minimum
2012 Intake between 3Y & 4Y
3Y Admission (Program-based)
Places available to local students
~ 1900
4Y Admission (School-based)
Places available to local students
~ 1900
HKALE (JUPAS)
HKDSE (JUPAS)
Qualifications typically representing
13 years of schooling e.g. IB,
SAT+AP, GCE AL
Qualifications typically representing
12 years of schooling
Associate Degree/ Higher Diploma
JUPAS Application
HKDSE Students
• Students only opt for one of the four Schools they wish to join
• Students should choose their major(s) after finishing the fundamentals at their respective
School for 2‐4 terms. Students who are interested in the Interdisciplinary Programs
should first enter one of the four Schools. Programme Full Title
Places offered
JUPAS Catalogue No.
School of Science
Bachelor of Science
460
JS5001
School of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering 678
JS5002
715
JS5003
48
JS5004
(and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science)
School of Business and Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
(and Bachelor of Science in Economics & Finance; and Quantitative Finance)
School of Humanities and Social Science
Bachelor of Science
4-year UG Program - Major(s)
SSCI (460)
BSc
‐ Biochemistry and Cell Biology ‐ Biological Science
‐ Biotechnology
‐ Chemistry
Biomolecular Chemistry Option
Environmental Chemistry Option
Material Chemistry Option
Pure Chemistry Option
‐ Environmental Science
‐ Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Track
Computer Science Track
Mathematics and Physics Track
Pure Mathematics (Adv.) Track Pure Mathematics Track
Statistics & Financial Math. Track
‐ Mathematics and Economics
‐ Physics
Applied Physics Option
Physics and Mathematics Option
Pure Physics Option
SENG (678)
BEng
‐ Chemical Engineering
‐ Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
‐ Chemical & Environmental Engineering
‐ Civil Engineering
‐ Civil & Environmental Engineering
‐ Computer Science
‐ Computer Engineering
‐ Electronic Engineering
‐ Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management
‐ Logistics Management & Engineering
‐ Mechanical Engineering
BSc
‐ Computer Science
4-year UG Program - Major(s)
SBM (715)
BBA ‐ Economics
‐ Finance
‐ General Business Management
‐ Global Business
‐ Information Systems
‐ Management
‐ Marketing
‐ Operations Management
‐ Professional Accounting
BSc
‐ Economics & Finance
‐ Quantitative Finance
SHSS (48)
BSc
‐Global China Studies: Humanities and Social Science
Interdisciplinary Programs:
BEng & BBA Dual Degree Program in Technology and Management
BSc Risk Management and Business Intelligence
BSc Environmental Management and Technology
Admissions Requirements
General Requirements
1. 4 core subjects plus two electives (4 + 2X), or 2. 4 core subjects with Mathematics Extended Module 1 or 2 plus one elective (4 + M1/M2 + 1X) Subject
English
Language
Chinese
Language
Mathematics
(Compulsory
Module)
Liberal
Studies
Elective 1
Elective 2
or
M1 / M2
Level
Requirement
3
3
2
2
3
3
Admissions Requirements
School-specific Requirements
Subject and Level Requirements
School /
Program
Science
English
Language
3
Chinese
Language
3
Mathematics
(Compulsory Module)
2
Liberal
Studies
2
X1
3
X2/ M1 / M2
Specific Subject
Requirements
3
Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science
Engineering
3
3
3
2
3
3
Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Combined Science / ICT
Business and Management
4
3
3
2
3
3
No additional requirements
Humanities and Social Science
3
3
2
2
3
3
No additional requirements
Interdisciplinary Students will be admitted into one of the Schools (i.e. Science, Engineering, Business and Management, Programs#
and Humanities and Social Science) before choosing interdisciplinary programs.
Guaranteed Choice of Major
Level required for free choice of major(s) for high‐achieving
HKDSE applicants.
School/Program
Level required in HKDSE examination
SSCI
6 subjects at Level 5 or above, with an average of
Level 5*
SBM
6 subjects (including Maths & English)
at Level 5 or above, with at least 3 of them at Level
5**
IPO
6 subjects (including Maths & English)
at Level 5 or above, with at least 3 of them at Level
5**
SENG
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SHSS
---
Subject Weighting/Score/Bonus
School
SSCI
Subjects with Heavier Weighting (Any other subjects




SENG
SBM
SHSS
i
-
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



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

x1)
English Language Mathematics (Compulsory part)
Best of (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Combined Science)#
the next best elective /M1/M2 x 2
x 2
x 2.5
x 2
English Language Mathematics (Compulsory part) Best of (Physics/Chemistry/Biology/ Combined Science)#
M1/M2#
x 2
x 2
x 1.5
x 1.5
English Language Mathematics (Compulsory part)
x 2
x 2
English Language Chinese Language x 2
x 1.5
HKDSE score scale: Level 1 = 1 … Level 5 = 5, Level 5*=6, Level 5**=7
4 core subjects plus best 2 electives/module will be used to calculate the score.
In selecting the best electives/module, the SSCI and SENG have specific subject requirement (#),
meaning the designated subject will be included in the calculation.
Tie breakers/bonus points include: Additional electives (the 3rd X), interview score, SPN/OEA
bonuses, …
Illustrative Example
Subjects
Results
SSCI
SENG
SBM
SHSS
English Language
4
4x2
4x2
4x2
4x2
Chinese Language
3
3x1
3x1
3x1
3 x 1.5
Mathematics (Compulsory)
5*
6x2
6x2
6x2
6x1
Liberal Studies
3
3x1
3x1
3x1
3x1
Physics
4
4 x 2.5
4 x 1.5
4x1
4x1
M1/M2
5
5x2
5 x 1.5
5x1
5x1
History
5**
7x2
7x1
7x1
7x1
Overall Score (+ bonus/tie-breaker)
--
50+
39.5+
38+
33.5+
Maximum Score (norminal)
--
73.5
63
56
52.5
-
The additional elective/module (encircled) will be used as tie-breaker or for bonus points
OEA & non-academic attainments: in general, account for no more than 5% of the admission
score.
Admission Websites
3-Year Undergraduate Programs
4-Year Undergraduate Programs
http://join.ust.hk
http://334.ust.hk
3-Year programs
4-Year programs
‐Thank you‐
Visit our website: http://join.ust.hk or http://334.ust.hk
‐Contact Us‐
Email: ugjupas@ust.hk
Phone: 2623 1118