1. The Programme Contents

Students are required to complete at least 60 credits which include:

A. 9 credits of the General University Requirements (GUR) as follows:-

B. Major Study Requirements as follows:-

(I) Discipline-Specific Core Subjects

(II) A Capstone Project of 6 credits

A student must complete the 6-credit Research Project.

(III) 21 credits of Discipline-Specific Elective Subjects

Students must complete at least 18 credits of Discipline-Specific Elective Subjects from the following List

The offering pattern may be subject to revision, students are advised to check the updated timetable when making subject enrollment decision.

(IV) Work-Integrated Education

Students are required to complete 2 training credits, equivalent to 120 working hours. The grade for the WIE component will be “Pass” or “Fail” and will not contribute to the GPA calculation.

All credits-bearing subjects taken by students shall be counted towards GPA. However, only subjects within the curriculum shall be counted towards Award GPA.

1. Suggested pattern of progression for study in Stage 3 and Stage 4 of the programme is given as follows:
   
   Stage 1*

   Semester 1
   Subject Code	Subject Title	Credits	Core or Elective	Discipline Specific or General University Requirement
   ABCT2706	Inorganic Chemistry I	3	C	D
   ABCT3742	Organic Chemistry II	3	C	D
   ABCT3707	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory	2	C	D
   ABCT3712	Physical Chemistry II	3	C	D
   ELC3121	English for Scientific Communication ^	2	C	D
   ABCT1Q01/ ABCT1Q11♦	GE Essential Components	Nil	C	G
   	CAR – English Language@	3	C	G
   	Total	16
   Semester 2
   ABCT2101	Biochemistry	3	C	D
   ABCT3779	Inorganic Chemistry II	3	C	D
   ABCT3780	Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory	2	C	D
   ABCT3741	Analytical Chemistry II	3	C	D
   ABCT3709	Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory	2	C	D
   ABCT3747	Introduction to Chemical and Bioprocess Technology	3	C	D
   CLC2211P	Chinese Communication for Science Professionals ^	2	C	D
   ABCT1Q01/ ABCT1Q11♦	GE Essential Components	Nil	C	G
   	Total	18
   Summer Semester
   	CAR M♯	3	C	G
   	Service-Learning♯	3	C	G
   	Total	6

   
   *Students might need to complete Level 1 and Level 2 subjects listed under Discipline-Specific Core Subjects in Stage 1 depending on their final proof of entrance qualification.
   @The time for taking CAR – English Language can be taken in any semester but it has to be completed in the first year of study.
   ^Students will be assigned either ELC3121 English for Scientific Communication or CLC2211P Chinese Communication for Science Professionals depending on their final proof of entrance qualification.
   ♯The time for taking GUR subjects (except GE Essential Components and CAR – English language) is flexible and could be adjusted according to the student’s own progress. CAR M subject can be taken at any stage and in any order.
   ♦Students will be assigned ABCT1Q11 GE Essential Components if they have completed HKCC’s SEHH1116 Essential Components of General Education. If a student who has completed HKCC’s SEHH1116 and SEHH1117, credit transfer of ABCT1Q01 GE Essential Components can be granted.
   
   Stage 2

   Stage 2

   Semester 1
   Subject code	Subject	Credits	Core or Elective	Discipline Specific or General University Requirement
   ABCT4770	Research Project	6/2	C	D
   XX.YYYY	Discipline-Specific Elective subjects	9	E	D
   Total		12
   Semester 2
   ABCT4770	Research Project	6/2	C	D
   ABCT4712	Physical Chemistry III	2	C	D
   ABCT4713	Physical Chemistry Laboratory	1	C	D
   XX.YYYY	Discipline-Specific Elective subjects	9	E	D
   Total		15

3. Subject aims, learning outcomes, mode of study, teaching/learning approach, assessment and other details are listed in subject description forms.

4. For students following the progression pattern specified for their programme, they have to take the number of credits and subjects, as specified in the Programme Requirement Document, for each semester. Students cannot drop those subjects assigned by the department unless prior approval has been given by the department.

5. Subject to the maximum study load of 21 credits per semester and the availability of study places, students are allowed to take additional subjects on top of the prescribed credit requirement for the award before they become eligible for graduation. Students can take additional subjects from within or outside their programme curriculum. They can choose freely from any subject (unless they are barred because of pre-requisites), and these free electives need not be only those from a list prescribed by the Department.

6. The minimum number of credits required for graduation from this programme is 60, including the mandatory 9 credits of GUR. In addition, students must satisfy other prevailing university (and programme) requirements for graduation.

7. On top of the formal curriculum, students are required to complete a Work-Integrated Education (WIE) component in their programme of study. WIE is intended to provide students with exposure and working experience in sciences-related industrial/commercial sectors or areas deemed appropriate by the WIE Group.

7.1 On completion of WIE, students will be able to achieve one or more of the following WIE learning outcomes:

1. acquire practical experience
2. integrate knowledge and link up theories with practice
3. have effective communication skills

Depending on the different job nature, and the contract between individual students and the company, students may also acquire the following outcomes:

1. have critical thinking and analytical mind
2. have effective information management skills
3. function as a competent member of a multi-disciplinary team
4. learn and acquire the ethical standards in the professional attributes

7.2 WIE component is mandatory. Students who do not complete this component satisfactorily will not be considered for the graduation award. Students are required to complete 2 training credits, each equivalent to 60 working hours.

7.3 The attainment of intended learning outcomes will be assessed based on student reports and employer/supervisor evaluations. An exemption may be considered and to be approved by the WIE Group if the student can provide evidence of sufficient experience working in the related fields.

7.4 The WIE can be in different formats deemed appropriate by the WIE Group. These should include, but not be limited to, internship, block placement, cooperative projects, research exchange, Preferred Graduate Development Programme, community service, summer jobs and part-time employment secured by students themselves, which are relevant to students’ future profession or to the development of generic skills as required by the analytical science professions.