Programme Overview

Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes (Fast-track Programmes) will provide an opportunity for high-achieving students to complete an integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in a shortened duration and with reduced tuition fees.

Benefits of the fast-track programme:

•              Lower Total Study Load:  Students can take up to 30% of the TPg credits in their UG study

•              Lower Total Tuition Fee: students will pay UG tuition fee for those “doubled-counted” TPg credits (up to 30%)

Entry Path and Admission Requirements

Year 1 Entry

1. JUPAS (Local):
   At least Level 5** in 2 subjects and with HKDSE Best 5 score of 26 or above (Conversion scale: 5**=8.5; 5*=7; 5=5.5; 4=4);

2. Non-JUPAS (Local) and Non-JEE (Mainland and Non-local Non-Mainland):
   IB score of 39 or above (or equivalent); OR

3. JEE (Mainland): Total score within the Top 3% of the province of the examination year

Year 3 Entry

1. Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 2; and
2. Recommended by the Programme Leader

*Interview may apply for both Year 1 and Year 3 Entry.

Normal Study Duration

Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 5 years. 

4 years for Ug + 1 year(s) for TPg

Level 5 master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum

Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.

Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme will replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.

Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme

Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme.

Further Information

For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the PRD below.