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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Chemistry - City University of Hong Kong

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Year of entry:2008
Mode of funding:Government-funded
Programme code:1523
Mode of programme:Full-time
Indicative intake target:30
Minimum no. of credits required:95
Normal duration of programme:3 Years
Tuition fee (subject to yearly review):HK$70,000 per annum (for non-local students)
Application deadline:29 February 2008

 

We aim to give you a firm foundation in chemical sciences and specialization in one of the following areas: analytical chemistry, industrial chemistry or environmental chemistry. You can develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to achieve your personal development and find suitable employment in the industrial, commercial, government and educational sectors.

Careers

There is a wide range of career opportunities for graduates of this programme. You can seek employment in various government departments (e.g., Environmental Protection Department, Government Laboratory, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department), consultancy companies, laboratories, commercial, industrial, or educational sectors, or you can further pursue postgraduate studies.

Entry

To be eligible for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements and the following specific entrance requirements:

  • E in AL Chemistry

or

E in AS Chemistry plus one AL science subject

and

  • E in one of the following Mathematics subjects: HKCEE Mathematics; or AS Applied Mathematics, or Pure Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics; or AL Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics

or

C in GCSE Mathematics

OR

  • A higher diploma or an associate degree in a science discipline, or an equivalent qualification

Course

In Year 1, you will study fundamental courses in four main areas of chemistry:

  • Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry.

Other required courses include:

  • Applied Statistics for Sciences and Engineering
  • Communication Skills I
  • Communicating Scientific Knowledge
  • Basic Calculus and Linear Algebra

In Years 2 and 3, you will undertake intermediate/advanced level chemistry courses in the same four areas. Elective courses on advanced chemistry include:

  • Analytical Biochemistry
  • Food Chemistry
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Instrumental Analytical Chemistry
  • Medicinal Chemistry
  • Photochemistry

Various environmental sciences and biology elective courses will also be offered. You can also take elective and out-of-discipline courses provided by other departments.

Professional Recognition

Upon graduation, you are eligible for membership/associate membership of the following bodies:

  • The American Chemical Society (Full Membership)
  • The Chemical Institute of Canada (Full Membership)
  • Canadian Society for Chemistry (Associate Membership)
  • Hong Kong Chemical Society (Full Membership)
  • The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (Graduate Membership)
  • The Royal Society of Chemistry (Associate Membership)

Bonus Features

You can also participate in Problem-based Mentoring Learning (PBML) and the Industrial Attachment Scheme (IAS). PBL is a student-centred approach to teaching and learning that helps students to improve their learning skills. The IAS allows you to receive training in a genuine industrial working environment. In addition, the Department also offers Summer Research Scholarships and Summer Placement Scheme to promote research culture amongst undergraduate students by inviting them to work with the research group of staff in summer.
 

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