A1: Yes, preferred subjects will be given the highest weighting, while other subjects will be given appropriate weightings depending on their relevance to the scheme.
Preferred subjects included:
A2: There is no compulsory subject requirement for our scheme, and no penalty will be imposed for amittees who have not studied the science subjects. However, they may need to take additional relevant underpinning subjects after admission so as to get the necessary foundation knowledge.
A3: The best 5 HKDSE subjects (after subject weightings have been applied) will be taken into account and converted to admission score point.
A4: Applicants may be invited to attend an admission interview when necessary. You will be notified of the interview arrangements by email once shortlisted.
A5: Students will be asked to rank their major choices after the second semester, and are expected to have chosen a specific major programme by the end of the third semester.
A6: Interviews may be arranged when necessary. The decision to admit a student to a major will be made by the department based on the student’s choice, overall GPA of year one study, and/or interview result.
A7: Students may apply to their programme leader for change of programme, such applications will be considered on individual merits and case-by-case basis.
A8: We offer over 50 exchange and overseas/ local summer internship opportunities at renowned institutions, government bureaus and relevant industries each year. The Department will call for applications annually and any full-time undergraduate students fulfilling the minimum requirements on CGPA and English language may apply.
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