Sept 2027 Entry
4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)
120 credits plus training credits
What's New
- Undergraduate
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
All students admitted to the Faculty of Science will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of Year One, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice of programme or switch to another within the Faculty. Those wishing to change programmes must participate in a competitive ranking process that considers their entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
The BSc (Hons) in Chemical Technology is Hong Kong's most established applied chemistry programme, offering a broad and rigorous education in contemporary chemistry alongside training in laboratory practices. The programme emphasises the application of chemistry in technological innovation. Through this programme, students develop strong problem-solving and communication skills, which are essential competencies for careers in business, technical services, and chemical-related industries.
Programme Characteristics
The programme focuses on the technological application of chemistry, combining core and elective subjects in chemical principles, applied/industrial chemistry and chemical process technology.
As one of Hong Kong’s most popular applied science programmes, it is designed to enhance graduates’ career prospects across governmental, business, and industrial sectors.
Elective Subjects include:
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Advanced Analytical Techniques
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Medicinal Chemistry
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Principles of Quality Assurance
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Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology
These subjects broaden and enrich students’ knowledge and skills, enhancing their career prospects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Our students also gain practical work experience through industrial visits and summer placements in local and overseas companies.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership in both the Hong Kong Chemical Society (HKCS) and the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in the UK.
Career Prospects
Graduates may pursue careers in industry, business or the public sector. Many pursue roles as chemists, technologists and chemical/biochemical process engineers. Employment opportunities span a wide range of industries, including: plastics and toys, cosmetics and fragrances, drugs and pharmaceuticals, pollution control and the manufacture of printed circuit boards. Beyond technical roles, graduates may also develop careers in sales and marketing, or advance to management positions across various fields.
Additional opportunities exist in the public sector, where graduates may work as chemical analysts or environmental protection officers for government departments or public utilities. A career in education, inspiring future generations of scientists, is another meaningful pathway.
For those wishing to pursue further studies, excellent postgraduate opportunities are available both in Hong Kong and overseas.
Students are required to complete at least 120 credits which include:
A. 27 credits of the General University Requirements (GUR)
B. 87 credits of Major Study Requirement as follows:
(Ia) 69 credits of Major Core Subjects
| Subjects | No. of Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Science Professionals in Society | 3 | 1 |
| Fundamentals of Modern Science | 3 | 1 |
| Quantitative Skills and Experimental Design for Scientists | 3 | 1 |
| English for Scientific Communication | 2 | 3 |
| Physics for Chemical and Biological Sciences | 3 | 1 |
| Introduction to Calculus | 3 | 1 |
| General Biology | 3 | 1 |
| General Laboratory Techniques and Safety | 3 | 1 |
| General Chemistry I | 3 | 1 |
| General Chemistry II | 3 | 1 |
| Analytical Chemistry I | 3 | 2 |
| Physical Chemistry I | 3 | 2 |
| Chemistry Laboratory I | 2 | 2 |
| Chemistry Laboratory II | 2 | 2 |
| Inorganic Chemistry I | 3 | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry I | 3 | 2 |
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry II | 3 | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry II | 3 | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3 | 3 |
| Introduction to Chemical and Bioprocess Technology | 3 | 3 |
| Inorganic Chemistry II | 3 | 3 |
| Inorganic Chemistry II Laboratory | 2 | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry III | 2 | 4 |
| Physical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | 4 |
| Subtotal: | 69 credits |
(Ib) A 6-credit Capstone Project
(II) Major Elective Subjects and Free Elective Subjects
Students must complete at least 12 credits of Major Elective Subjects and 6 credits of Free Electives.
Major Elective Subjects are listed in the table below.
| Subject | No. of Credits | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 |
| Principles of Quality Assurance | 3 | 4 |
| Industrial Electrochemistry | 3 | 4 |
| Advanced Analytical Techniques | 3 | 4 |
| Advanced Analytical Techniques Laboratory | 1 | 4 |
| Industrial Electrochemistry Laboratory | 1 | 4 |
| Biomolecules | 3 | 3 |
| Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and Sustainability Principles for Science Students | 3 | 4 |
| Medicinal Chemistry | 3 | 4 |
| Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology | 3 | 4 |
| Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis | 3 | 4 |
| Organometallic Chemistry & Catalysis Laboratory | 1 | 4 |
| Polymer Laboratory | 1 | 4 |
(III) Work-Integrated Education (WIE)
Students are required to complete 2 training credits, equivalent to 120 working hours. The grade for WIE component will be “Pass” or “Fail” and will not contribute to the GPA calculation.
120 credits plus training credits
Prof. So Chau-ming
BSc, PhD (PolyU)
Please click here to view the entrance requirements for non-JUPAS applicants.
Other Information
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Applicants attaining good results in Chemistry are preferred.
For further programme information, please contact us via email: chem.prog@polyu.edu.hk.
To assess the suitability of candidates for the programme.
About 30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited for interview, if necessary.
Required
To assess the suitability of candidates for the Scheme
About 30 minutes
Only selected applicants will be invited for interview, if necessary.
Required
To assess the suitability of candidates for the scheme
About 30 minutes
- Only selected applicants will be invited for an interview, if necessary.
- Online interviews will be held for selected overseas applicants.
