Undergraduate

Undergraduate programs

Conventional science majors and interdisciplinary, inquiry-driven programs that keep pace with a rapidly evolving society.

Science majors

BSc in Biological Science

BISC

A broad foundation in the biological sciences, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, with extensive laboratory training.

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BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology

BCB

Students study how biomolecules — the building blocks of living organisms — work in cell-free systems (Biochemistry) and within cells (Cell Biology), with specialized electives, practical training and research.

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BSc in Biotechnology

BIOT

Covers research and development of biotechnology products and services — medicines, cosmetics, health supplements and genetic diagnostics — with Applied Bioscience and Entrepreneurship tracks.

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BSc in Chemistry

CHEM

Covers all aspects of chemistry and related disciplines, from synthesis and analysis to materials and chemical biology.

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BSc in Mathematics

MATH

A rigorous training in pure and applied mathematics, preparing students for research, quantitative industry roles and further study.

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BSc in Physics

PHYS

Explores matter and energy at the most fundamental level, providing the foundation for engineering, technology and further scientific study.

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Interdisciplinary programs

Biomedical and Health Sciences (BMH), Biotechnology and Business (BIBU), Data Analytics in Science (DASC), Data Science and Technology (DSCT), Mathematics and Economics (MAEC), Ocean Science and Technology (OST), Risk Management and Business Intelligence (RMBI), and the International Research Enrichment (IRE) program.

BSc in Ocean Science and Technology

OST

Integrates marine ecology, oceanography and ocean technology to address conservation, climate and sustainable use of marine resources.

BSc in Biomedical and Health Sciences

BMH

Integrates fundamental knowledge from the scientific literature with practical pre-clinical laboratory training, investigating real-world medical problems from allergies to hereditary diseases.

BSc in Biotechnology and Business (Joint School Program)

BIBU

Hong Kong’s first undergraduate program connecting biotechnology to business, jointly offered by the School of Science and the School of Business and Management.

BSc in Data Analytics in Science

DASC

Data analytics and artificial intelligence applied to scientific problems — training students to extract insight from complex experimental and observational data.

BSc in Data Science and Technology (Joint School Program)

DSCT

A joint-school program in data science, spanning statistical foundations, computation and applications across science and technology.

BSc in Mathematics and Economics (Joint School Program)

MAEC

A joint-school quantitative program that unites mathematical rigor with economic theory for finance, policy and research careers.

BSc in Risk Management and Business Intelligence

RMBI

An interdisciplinary degree that combines statistics, computing and business to manage risk and generate intelligence in complex organizations.

International Research Enrichment

IRE

A unique program that gives undergraduates an early taste of scientific research while building a strong foundation in a chosen science discipline.