HKUMed UG Prospectus 2022
HKUMed UG Prospectus 2022
HKUMed often features in the news for its world-leading programmes and people in place to support student well-being
research, of which all members of the Faculty, both students and and help guide you through the many challenges and rewards
staff, are very proud – our much-publicised work on COVID-19 is of your studies. I include myself in this – my door is always open
but one example of this. But we are equally proud of the to students and I always respond to their calls be they in the
outstanding quality of our education programmes. Education is form of an email or a social media message.
our first priority at HKUMed – otherwise we would simply be a
research institute – and we make continual efforts to ensure our Support also includes the physical infrastructure for studying.
students not only receive the highest quality education possible HKUMed is in the midst of a great physical expansion that will
but feel supported throughout their time here. enhance all of our teaching and research activities. No. 3
Sassoon Road opened this year to house the School of Nursing
Across all our programmes – MBBS, BNurs, BChinMed, and School of Chinese Medicine. We are also developing a
BPharm, BBiomedSc, BASc in Global Health and Development state-of-the-art clinical skills training centre with simulation
and BSc in Bioinformatics – students not only receive a facilities and a student services centre at William M.W. Mong
top-notch professional education, but the skills to keep learning Building and a new Clinical Training and Amenities Centre, both
beyond graduation. Knowledge and technology are continually of which will be completed within the next couple of years.
advancing and our task is to prepare you so you can acquire
knowledge independently, distinguish what is important and When you join HKUMed, you are not only gaining an education,
apply that to patient care and research. You will most definitely you are joining the HKUMed family. We have produced many
have this capability when you leave HKUMed. leaders in medicine, government and other fields in Hong Kong
and around the world. Our aim is to make all students, staff and
We also ensure our students have access to state-of-science alumni proud and happy members of the HKUMed family. I hope
technologies and techniques, such as augmented and virtual you will join us and become a part of our honourable legacy.
reality, data analytics, simulated reality and, starting this year,
hand-held ultrasound probes, which are being provided to all
Specialty Clerks in the MBBS. Technology is increasingly
central to healthcare and we want our students to be skilful in
Professor Chak-sing Lau, BBS, JP
applying it in the field.
Dean of Medicine
A unique feature of education at HKUMed is our emphasis on
enrichment. Careers in healthcare and research are demanding.
Your years of study are a precious time when you can deepen
your understanding of the world and gain new experiences. We
provide enrichment options across our programmes and, most
importantly, support in making the most of these. We also have
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HKUMed is this year celebrating its 135th anniversary, making it the oldest institution of higher
The Cradle of education in Hong Kong. We have a strong reputation as a pioneer in medical education, training
Healthcare and research, while proudly serving as a bastion of morality, vision and care.
Professionals The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted how crucial medical education is to
society. From providing care to patients, to leading crucial research that has driven policy decisions,
we are honoured to serve the global community.
In the face of these challenges, we have achieved a historically high ranking for “clinical and health”
subjects in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and are continuing to
uphold professionalism and clinical teaching excellence.
The Faculty now ranks in 20th position globally and 3rd in Asia for this category. We are proud to
continue our tradition of spearheading achievement from our campus on Sassoon Road. We have
trained thousands of healthcare practitioners and scientists, as well as many internationally
renowned researchers and policy-makers.
Each year, we admit almost 640 students across seven programmes, which include MBBS, BNurs,
BChinMed, BPharm, BBiomedSc, BASc(GHD) and BSc(Bioinformatics), and our student body is
one of the largest for a single Faculty, totalling more than 4,850 people.
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Teaching and Learning: Empowering Our members engage in a wide range of activities to share their
knowledge and expertise to benefit Hong Kong society as a whole.
Curious Minds
HKUMed graduates are a testament to the excellent education
More than 320 full-time teaching staff from our 20 departments
we provide and have gone on to become the leaders in their
and schools deploy the latest technologies, such as virtual
fields in Hong Kong and the world.
reality, to engage students in the classroom. These full-time
teachers are supplemented by honorary teachers, most of
whom are medical professionals.
Research and Innovation: Opening Locked
HKUMed takes a student-centred approach, always listening to
your needs and welcoming feedback on the curriculum and Doors to the Unknown
other aspects of student life. We are constantly reviewing the
curriculum to ensure it keeps pace with scientific developments Research is an important part of HKUMed’s global reputation:
and the needs of modern healthcare. To achieve this, our 61 of our members ranked among the top 1% of scholars in
teaching is constantly evolving to ready you for today’s their field in terms of citation and recognition. We are always
healthcare industry, such as training in point-of-care ultrasound looking ahead to the next breakthrough while brushing up our
for medical students. existing areas of expertise. As such, HKUMed researchers
stand at the forefront of research into COVID-19 and infectious
You have access to enrichment opportunities throughout your diseases globally with two of our scientists receiving the 2021
time at HKUMed, from international exchanges to volunteering Future Science Prize in Life Sciences for their work. Our
for community vaccine drives. researchers are supported by ample funding, state-of-the-art
facilities and the Faculty’s extensive worldwide networks.
Faculty’s Firsts
The Faculty has always been at the forefront of medical research and development of new clinical services for the benefit of mankind.
With our researchers’ toil and persistence, we have made important contributions to the study and treatment of cancers and liver
diseases, and have made notable advances in tissue typing, spinal surgery, infectious diseases, in-vitro fertilisation, endocrinology and
tobacco-related diseases.
1959
First transoral approach performed for the
surgical treatment of upper cervical spine
dislocations and tuberculosis in the world
1964
Pioneered anterior approach for surgical
treatment of spinal tuberculosis, known as the
“Hong Kong Operation”
First Pharyngo-laryngo-oesophagectomy
in the world
1969
First kidney transplant in Hong Kong
1977
First microsurgical thumb replant in
Hong Kong
1983
First antenatal screening for hereditary blood
disease established in Hong Kong
1989
First maxillary swing operation for
recurrent nasopharyngectomy in the world
1990
1995
First bone marrow transplant in Hong Kong
2003
First to discover the SARS coronavirus
2005
First to identify the natural reservoir of
SARS coronavirus
2008
First in the world to develop and launch a
publicly accessible index (Hedley
Environment Index) with hourly estimation
2009
of air pollution impact on adverse health
outcomes and economic costs
2012
advanced recurrent nasopharyngeal
carcinoma in the world
2013
discovered over 10 years
2018
next generation sequencing for couples having
chromosomal error in Hong Kong
2019
First invention of universal antibody drug
for HIV-1 prevention and immunotherapy
2021
evidence to establish person-to-person
spread in The Lancet
The delivery of the MBBS 140 Curriculum is structured along the “140+ CORE situations” as the backbone. CORE being “Common
situations pertaining to Ordinary clinical settings, in which students are expected to acquire the Relevant knowledge, skills and
behaviour that are Essential
understanding the Principles of Medicine and Healthcare, with Readiness for Practice in authentic clinical settings as the ultimate
curriculum goal.
Science of Medicine
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Multimedia Learning
Our programme has pioneered the use of advanced technology in
teaching and learning to help you learn basic and advanced
medical knowledge effectively. HKUMed has been an early
Enrichment Opportunities
Our programme goes well beyond vocational training. Your third year of study, which we call the
Enrichment Year, offers a golden opportunity to explore areas of interest in either medical or
hospices and patient support groups. This exposure to different arenas of the public health system
enables development of a holistic perspective on patient management and a richer understanding
of the integration between primary and secondary care.
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with the aim of cultivating professional doctors capable of offer the opportunity to enrol in intercalated programmes such
engaging with their patients from a position of awareness of as the Master of Public Health programme, with scholarships
their own humanity. and other forms of financial support.
Years 1 and 2
Precision Medicine
Winston Lam
MBBS Year 2 Student
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Year 3
EY is specially designed to facilitate the enhancement of your total learning experience. You will be
able to formulate your EY through three different categories: Service/Humanitarian Work, Research
You may take part in a humanitarian relief mission at remote locations, experience medical camps in
45+
Participating local / overseas NGOs such as
220+
Research projects at labs of HKU or renowned institutions
such as University of Cambridge, Yale University and The
Caritas Hong Kong University of British Columbia
Intercalation
490+
Students went on exchange in 26 countries / regions Degrees
270+
110+
Top-notch overseas institutions including Harvard Medical School,
Lau Hui En
Xiao Ailin
“With little exposure to Pathology during our pre-clinical years, the Enrichment
Year has presented an amazing opportunity for me to discover topics of
pathology that have not been disclosed to us in earlier years of our medical
school journey. With the progression through medical school, I hope to
continue my participation in research and its related activities.”
So Zi Qing Valerie
“The EY has been an amazing year! The intercalated BSc degree at the
University of Bristol has equipped me with the requisite knowledge, research
skills, and statistical literacy to become future clinician-scientists in the era of
Evidence-Based Medicine. It is my privilege to be taught by the top academic
scholars in Bristol, and I also benefit a lot from working with other high calibre
students from across the world.”
Years 4—6
Clinical Clerkships
care and will be developing skills including diagnosis, investigation and treatment, as well as interpersonal skills when interacting with patients
and families.
of clinical contexts in hospital and community settings, we enable students to master the broad range of health and disease conditions in a
comprehensive manner, and to gain insights into the full impact of illnesses on patients and their families. Your rotations will be in hospitals as
Medicine and Primary Care, Accident and Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesiology, Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Ophthalmology,
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MBBS Elective
Apart from QMH, learning also takes place in other public hospitals of the Hospital Authority and private hospitals such as the Hong
HKUMed strives to provide a positive clinical Medicine is a lifelong learning journey, it is all about
learning environment that values learner needs. Our being proactive and self-motivated. Instead of
curriculum emphasises on knowledge integration spoon-feeding us with knowledge, HKUMed provided
and clinical reasoning, communication and team us with the necessary tools, resources and guidance
skills, professionalism and systems practice to further our knowledge, deepen our understanding
spanning across disciplines and healthcare settings, and hone our skills independently. Each of us was
enabling learners to get ready for practice, realise given a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) probe to
their potentials and pursue their career aspirations. obtain hands-on experience as we practise and
progress during Clinical Clerkships. HKUMed is not
feeding us fish, it teaches us to fish for a lifetime.
Dr Pamela Lee
MBBS Programme Director
Yu Kong To
MBBS Year 5 Student
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A Nurturing Community
needs of our students at each stage of their professional or academic development. Additionally, HKUMed engages senior students to
serve as peer mentors and supporters for our students. Trained in mental health first aid, they actively engage their younger peers and
work together with our Academic Advisers in providing pastoral care. Our senior students further provide academic support through
study sessions that are of your interest. maximum of three outstanding MBBS/PhD students each
year to cover the monthly postgraduate studentships,
An exciting feature of this programme is that you may research bench fees and allowances for overseas
conference attendance and/or exchange.
There are two pathways through which you can pursue the MBBS/PhD programme:
be counted towards the probationary period for your PhD study. After submitting your thesis in the last year of PhD study, you would
nine years.
Enrichment Year
MBBS I - II PhD MBBS IV - VI
MRes[Med]
Total: 9 years
Total: 9 or 10 years
internship in an accredited hospital. The internship will take you contributing to the development of the next generations of
through selected rotations in different specialties and will doctors and advancing treatments. Many of our graduates have
require you to practise clinically under the supervision of
experienced doctors. Completion of this basic training will open have become health administrators involved in policy making
on admissions
From Simulation
Learning to
Life Enrichment
Bachelor of Nursing
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BNurs (JS6468)
The credit-based curriculum is broad-based and multidisciplinary, and is designed to introduce the bio-psychosocial aspects of health
and nursing care. It provides a balance between the broad areas of nursing, biological, behavioural and social sciences. The learning
outcomes will enable students to obtain knowledge through the study of different disciplines, and to develop an inquiring mind,
interpersonal skills and an understanding of the socio-cultural context in which nursing is practised in Hong Kong.
The BNurs programme emphasises the integration of theory and practice. Students are exposed to a variety of clinical environments
throughout the study. Comprehensive learning of clinical skills is under the supervision of experienced teaching staff. The process of
teaching and learning is directed by nursing academics with a wide range of expertise, supported by the excellent facilities in various
departments of the Medical Faculty and clinical settings.
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Programme Structure
The BNurs curriculum includes various courses in each year with an aim to prepare students to be
capable of working in different settings as nursing professionals. The main areas covered are
Nursing Core Courses, Nursing of Specialised Populations, Theoretical Foundations for Nursing
Practice, Foundations in Nursing Research, Nursing Electives, Nursing Practica, Life Sciences,
Clinical Pharmacology and Behavioural Sciences. This curriculum structure allows maximum
longitudinal and lateral correlations between courses.
There are a total of 44 courses running throughout five years. Among these courses, 26 belong to
core courses and seven are practicum courses which aim at preparing students to become
competent practitioners. The programme also includes one Life Enrichment Learning Course, one
nursing elective course, three language courses and six Common Core courses. Altogether they
constitute 303 credits in the entire curriculum.
Mr Since Kong
BNurs 2010
Manager (Nursing), Nursing Service Department, Hospital Authority Head Office
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Behavioural Sciences - 12 - - -
Specialty Nursing - - 6 18 12
Nursing Elective - - - - 6
Clinical Practicum - 6 18 18 30
Chinese Language 6 - - - -
English Language 6 6 - - -
Total 66 66 51 60 60
Modes of Learning
The BNurs programme incorporates various teaching and learning
strategies, such as problem-based learning; inter-professional
team-based learning; audiovisuals; e-learning; active learning
activities; demonstrations; field trips and educational visits to
clinical agencies and community settings. The main classroom
teaching approaches include lectures, seminars and tutorials.
Clinical education is achieved through laboratory teaching,
innovative simulation activities and clinical practicum.
Curriculum Structure
YEAR 1: 66 CREDITS
Common Core Courses (12 credits) Exam Common Core Courses (12 credits) Exam
Core University English (6 credits) Practical Chinese for Nursing Students (6 credits)
Getting into Nursing (6 credits) Health Promotion and Education (6 credits)
Foundation of Life Sciences (6 credits) Health Assessment (6 credits)
Clinical Skills in Practice (6 credits)
YEAR 2: 66 CREDITS
Common Core Courses (6 credits) Exam Common Core Courses (6 credits) Exam
Academic Communication for Nursing Students (6 credits) Life Sciences II (6 credits)
Nursing of Adults I (9 credits) Nursing of Adults II (9 credits)
Life Sciences I (6 credits) Health Sociology (6 credits)
Health Psychology (6 credits)
YEAR 3: 51 CREDITS
Ethics, Law and Professional Issues (9 credits) Exam Life Enrichment Learning (6 credits) Exam
Critical Care and Emergency Nursing (6 credits)
Clinical Pharmacology (6 credits)
Life Sciences III (6 credits)
YEAR 4: 60 CREDITS
Nursing of Women and Infants (6 credits) Exam Essential Statistics (6 credits) Exam
Nursing of Children and Adolescents (6 credits) Chinese Medicine and Nursing (6 credits)
Research and Scholarship in Nursing (6 credits) Community and Global Health Nursing (6 credits)
Mental Health Nursing (6 credits)
YEAR 5: 60 CREDITS
Nursing of Older Adults (6 credits) Exam Nursing Practicum IVa (9 credits) Exam
Oncology Nursing and Palliative Care (6 credits) Nursing Practicum IVb (21 credits)
Healthcare Innovations: Leadership, Management
and Informatics (6 credits)
Clinical Reasoning in Practice (6 credits)
Nursing Elective (6 credits)
Timetable arrangements may vary from year to year. Total no. of credits: 303
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
AND CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates from the BNurs degree programme will be able to function independently to assess and appraise the healthcare needs of the
community. Those who have satisfactorily completed all programme requirements will be eligible for direct registration as registered nurses
with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong.
empathetic heart.
BNurs 2022
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BNurs-ALT (JS6418)
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP TRACK (BNurs-ALT)
THE BACHELOR OF NURSING
01 Articulation to
Master of Nursing (MNurs)
upon successful completion of the 5-year BNurs–ALT, and
shall be able to OBTAIN ONE BACHELOR’S DEGREE AND
ONE MASTER’S DEGREE IN NURSING IN 6 YEARS.
Prospect: Nurse-physician
* Subject to the fulfilment of MNurs/MBBS programme entry requirements. BNurs with first class honours and HKDSE “Chemistry” or “Combined Science (Chemistry)” are required for the
MBBS articulation pathway.
Diversified Roadmaps
The articulation pathways provided under the BNurs-ALT are subject to one’s interest, career aspiration and academic performance, etc.
Scholarships covering the full composition fee of MNurs will be provided to students with exemplary academic performance.
Nursing philosophy
Take life sciences courses
Basic medical and surgical nursing skills under BNurs-ALT
Health assessment and health promotion
and education
Foundation of life sciences
Year 2
Behavioural sciences
Clinical practicum in community settings including
community centres, outpatient clinics,
old-aged homes and subacute hospital settings
Interdisciplinary collaboration in a
patient care project
Year 3
Clinical pharmacology
Take MNurs courses Professional issues, law and ethics Take an MBBS system block
under the life enrichment programme under life enrichment programme
Life enrichment programme
Clinical practicum in hospital settings
(from basic to advanced complex care)
Year 4-5
Year 7 - 9
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Scholarships
Entrance and Academic Elite Scholarships in Nursing
HKDSE students admitted to BNurs and BNurs-ALT
Award of Award of
HK$10,000
under the Entrance Scholarship
HK$21,000
under the Entrance Scholarship
HK$42,100
Qualify for the Academic Elite Scholarship from the 2nd to
the 5th year of study upon achieving outstanding academic
performance.
All students admitted to BNurs-ALT will be eligible for the
Entrance and Academic Elite Scholarships at least for the
1st year (i.e. HK$63,100) subject to the “Senate maximum” Total awarded value up to maximum of
HK$231,500
for local UG students.
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Best 5 based on the new HKU scoring system
Future Prospects
Competent and Transferable Skills Global Leadership
Graduates are equipped with practical clinical skills and will be Graduates are trained with global leadership traits and will be
able to translate evidence-based theories into practice. able to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams around
the world.
Professional Recognition
Extensive Networks
Graduates who have satisfactorily completed all programme
requirements will be eligible for direct registration as registered Graduates will gain an extensive professional network via clinical
nurses with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. practicum from community centres and clinics to comprehensive
teaching hospitals; and via research attachments and personal
mentors.
[email protected] (852) 3917 6600 https://nursing.hku.hk
6/F, HKUMed Academic Building, 3 Sassoon Road, Pokfulam, Hong Kong
@hkuson @HKUSchoolNursing
First-hand
Experience and
Interdisciplinary
Exposure
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine
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BChinMed
Early and frequent clinical skills training in
both clinics and hospital settings is an
integral part of the BChinMed programme.
Students are provided with opportunities
to apply and practise their skills
throughout the programme and they are
encouraged to develop their learning
interests and explore their aspirations.
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Programme Overview
The BChinMed curriculum is a six-year programme, including the clinical clerkship in Year 6
undertaken in Mainland China. The curriculum is made up of the following components:
PROGRAMME
FEATURES
Classical Chinese Medicine Learning Experience Beyond
Supplemented with Biomedical Sciences Professional Core
The programme offers comprehensive and systematic Chinese Students are required to take Common Core Courses during
Medicine and biomedical sciences courses taught by teachers of their first and second years of study. These courses help
the School of Chinese Medicine, School of Biomedical Sciences, students develop a broader perspective and build up critical
School of Clinical Medicine and School of Public Health of the thinking abilities over issues that they encounter in their
Medical Faculty. everyday lives.
Modes of Learning
An outcome-based approach to students’ learning and multidisciplinary teaching approaches, such
as problem-based learning and clinical case discussion, are adopted.
The programme emphasises the integration of theories and practical skills. Experiential learning is
encouraged through participation in clinical attachments, junior clerkships and clinical clerkships in
which students will have the opportunity to apply the knowledge acquired in practical settings.
Through the Chinese Medicine Undergraduate Student Exchange Programme, students can widen
their horizons and enrich their learning experience. Successful applicants will have the opportunity
to study at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine for one summer semester.
Students will also participate in a field trip which they can learn more about the indigenous
traditional Chinese medicine herbs in the natural environment in Mainland China. The Chinese
Medicine dispensary practicum will, on the other hand, allow them to obtain practical experience at
Chinese Medicine dispensary.
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Curriculum Structure
YEAR 1
Foundation Theories of Chinese Medicine Exam Diagnostics of Chinese Medicine Exam Chinese Medicine Clinical Attachment I
Life Science I History of Chinese Medicine
Core University English Disciplinary Elective Course*
Common Core Curriculum Course Practical Chinese for Chinese Medicine Students
Common Core Curriculum Course
YEAR 2
Chinese Materia Medica Exam Chinese Medicine Prescriptions Exam Field Trip and Chinese Medicine
Archaic Chinese Medical Literature Medical Ethics and Professionalism in Chinese Dispensary Practicum
YEAR 3
Canon of Chinese Medicine Exam Chinese Internal Medicine Exam Chinese Medicine Clinical Attachment II
Chinese Internal Medicine Foundation of Acupuncture Disciplinary Elective Course*
Life Science IV Pathology
Immunology English for Clinical Clerkship for
Pathology Chinese Medicine Students
YEAR 4
Surgery of Chinese Medicine Exam Treatise on Exogenous Febrile Diseases Exam Junior Clerkship
Gynaecology of Chinese Medicine Traumatology and Orthopaedics of Chinese Medicine Disciplinary Elective Course*
Otorhinolaryngology of Chinese Medicine Tui-na of Chinese Medicine Bedside Training for “Fundamentals of
Fundamentals of Diagnosis Fundamentals of Diagnosis Diagnosis”
YEAR 5
Life Cultivation and Healthcare of Chinese Medicine Exam Golden Chamber Exam
Seasonal Febrile Diseases Schools of Thought of Chinese Medicine
Therapeutics in Acupuncture and Moxibustion Paediatrics of Chinese Medicine
Ophthalmology of Chinese Medicine Pharmacology of Chinese Medicine
Fundamentals of Diagnosis Medicine
Chinese Medicine Clinical Attachment III Chinese Medicine Clinical Attachment III
Bedside Training for “Fundamentals of Diagnosis” Bedside Training for “Medicine”
YEAR 6
*Disciplinary Elective Courses: Introduction to Chinese Medical Cultures Classical Prescriptions and Medical Records
Resources and Quality Control of Chinese Medicines Chinese Medicine and Systems Biomedicine
Chinese Medicine Emergency Medicine: Syndrome Differentiation and Traditional Chinese Medicine in Sports Medicine
Treatment for Acute Illness Related to Chinese Internal Medicine Intensive Training on Clinical Acupuncture Techniques
Analysis of Misdiagnoses in Clinical Cases Basic and Clinical Toxicology of Chinese Medicines
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PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
AND CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Bachelor of Chinese Medicine programme are eligible to apply for the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing
Examination in Hong Kong. Those who have passed the Chinese Medicine Practitioners Licensing Examination are qualified for registration
as registered Chinese Medicine practitioners with the Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong. Registered Chinese Medicine practitioners
can seek employment in Chinese Medicine clinics in both the public and private sector or engage in private practice. They are also qualified
to take up research and development posts in Chinese Medicine pharmaceutical trading and manufacturing companies, biotechnology
companies, or to work in managerial, marketing, sales, insurance or advertising positions in Chinese Medicine-related businesses. Some
may opt to pursue postgraduate studies or become academics in tertiary institutes.
@hku_chinesemedicine
Experiential,
Practical,
Interactive
Bachelor of Pharmacy
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BPharm
Our integrative approach and
problem-based learning enable
pharmacy graduates to apply their
scientific and clinical knowledge
efficiently when they enter the
healthcare profession.
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Programme Structure
The whole programme comprises 258 credit-units* of courses over a period of four years which
shall include the following:
Pharmacy elective 12
Language courses 18
Total 258
What is Pharmacy?
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the basic health sciences with the clinical application
of drug treatment. It is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of drugs. Traditionally,
pharmacy mainly represented the compounding and dispensing of therapeutic agents. However,
modern pharmacy now emphasises the provision of optimal pharmaceutical care to patients. This
means the responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve definite outcomes that improve a
patient’s life expectancy and/or his/her quality of life. These outcomes are:
As healthcare develops towards the individualised rational use of therapeutic agents, the role and
responsibilities of pharmacists are of increasing importance.
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Dr Esther Chan
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
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Role of Pharmacists
Pharmacists are essentially the experts on drugs. They work as
a part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide quality
pharmaceutical care to patients, such as providing clinical
pharmacy services, recommending appropriate drug choices
and monitoring outcomes of drug therapies. Pharmacists are
able to practise in a wide variety of areas, including community
pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, pharmaceutical
industries and regulatory agencies. Pharmacists can specialise
in various areas of practice including but not limited to:
haematology/oncology, infectious diseases, drug information,
critical care and paediatrics.
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Programme Features
Clinical Pharmacy
With the support of Queen Mary Hospital, students studying at
HKU enjoy early clinical exposure and also benefit from the
inter-professional collaboration of pharmacists and clinicians
through teaching in wards and outpatient clinics.
Enrichment Experiences beyond Hong Kong Pharmacy and International Exchange Programme
The new enrichment module will encourage students to pursue tailored placement at either academic institutions, or community service at
non-profit organisations. The programme aims to nourish social-minded students to put what they have learned into practice, contribute to
society, and broaden their horizons beyond pharmacy while establishing networks across different sectors and professions. The
enrichment experience can enhance pharmacy students’ understanding towards the local community and raise their awareness of social
issues, inspiring them to actively contribute to the society in their future careers. It also allows students to build cross-sectorial networks to
promote social innovations and build positive social capital in Hong Kong. The enrichment experience reflects the outcome of the
culmination of student’s personal and professional development throughout the BPharm study.
Our BPharm students also have the opportunity to participate in an international exchange programme. Our department has established
strong link with the pharmacy departments of Sojo University (Japan), King’s College London (UK) and University College London (UK).
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As part of the curriculum, each pharmacy student will have the chance to gain work experience in different pharmacy settings during
term time. Students will rotate among hospital pharmacy, community pharmacy and the pharmaceutical industry for at least one week
in each setting during the final year of study. In addition, students will have the opportunity to carry out a research project in a
specialised area of their choices, including pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacy practice and clinical pharmacy, under the
supervision of our academic staff. The research experience will be critical for the future career of pharmacy students in both the
academic and pharmacy workplace.
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
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All year-4 students have to complete a research project
* Elective Courses
** Elective Course for articulate to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) upon graduation
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Ms Jody Chu
Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Articulation to HKU MBBS and completion of two professional degrees in eight years
Starting from 2019/2020, the HKU BPharm Programme now offers an articulation arrangement with the HKU MBBS Programme.
Students with an outstanding performance by Semester 1 of Year 3 can choose to attach to the MBBS curriculum for one semester.
Upon completion of the BPharm Programme and having satisfied the admission criteria of the MBBS curriculum, students can then
be admitted directly to Year 2 and be exempted from the Year 3 enrichment year requirement. Students can, as a result, obtain dual
professional degrees in BPharm and MBBS from HKU in the span of eight years.
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BPharm
MBBS
@hku.pharmacy @hku_pharmacy
Inspiring
Innovators
with a Global
Perspective
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
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BBiomedSc
The BBiomedSc programme is
global in outlook, with flexibility
given to students to tailor their
learning towards their area of
interest, be it biomedical research,
articulation to a healthcare
profession, or innovation and
entrepreneurship.
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Programme Features
The BBiomedSc curriculum is designed with a good balance of structure and flexibility, allowing
students to plan their study according to their individual interests. The focus of the Biomedical
Sciences core courses is to cover:
The structures and functions of the human body and the processes that are essential to life.
The basic principles of the processes, mechanisms, patterns of diseases and concepts of
diagnostics and therapeutics, and essential analytical methodologies and state-of-the-art
contemporary information technology in the field of biomedical sciences.
Students are required to complete a total of 240 credits of courses in the four-year curriculum,
of which 96 credits are Biomedical Sciences major courses, 36 credits are Common Core
courses, and 18 credits are Language Enhancement courses. The remaining 90 credits are for
minors and electives.
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Introductory Courses
The introductory courses consolidate students’ knowledge of Example courses:
anatomy, human biology, human physiology, biochemistry and
pharmacology, which are all necessary to understand the basis of Human Anatomy
human biology and processes that are essential to life. Students
Biomedical Pharmacology
are required to complete the following introductory courses:
Physiological Basis of Health and Disease
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology Introduction to Clinical Research
Perspectives in Biochemistry Exercise Physiology
Biostatistics Human Genetics
General Chemistry I/Foundations of Chemistry Fundamentals of Clinical Trial Management
Basic Biomedical Laboratory Techniques Physical and Health Benefits of Exercise
Research Methods in Medicine and Health Sciences
Advanced Courses
The advanced courses provide students with a foundation in Plus any four of the following:
the cellular, molecular and genetic basis of human diseases,
as well as strategies for diagnosis. In the last year of study, Medical Microbiology
students are required to undertake a Final Year Project or the
Molecular Biology of the Cell
Biomedical Innovation Team Project. The Final Year Project
constitutes a capstone experience for students, allowing them Mechanisms and Pathology of Diseases
to integrate their knowledge and apply experimental and Infection and Immunity
informatics skills to solve defined problems by research. The
Biomedical Innovation Team Project provides a capstone Biomechanics and Biomedical Technologies
experience for students, allowing them to integrate their Sequence Bioinformatics
knowledge in biomedical sciences with knowledge of business
and marketing introduced in this course to translate Biopharmaceutical Research and Development
biomedical research to viable products. Emerging Infectious
Molecular Neuroscience
Students are required to complete the following advanced courses:
Biological Basis of Exercise and Health
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Exercise and Chronic Disease
Final Year Project/Biomedical Innovation Team Project
Modes of Learning
Students will be exposed to a wide range of learning experiences, varying according to the courses they are enrolled in.
These experiences include traditional lectures, laboratory practicals, problem-based learning tutorials, web-based learning as well as
research projects.
The University's Undergraduate Research Fellowship Programme (URFP) supports students in their pursuit of research and
development with the provision of scholarships.
Curriculum Structure
YEAR 1
YEAR 2
YEAR 3
YEAR 4
Final Year Project (12 credits) or Innovation Team Project (12 credits)
The University of
Hong Kong
Dr Stephanie Ma
Associate Professor, School of Biomedical Sciences
@hkusbms
International
Opportunities
and Future
Exploration
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in
Global Health and Development
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BASc(GHD)
The BASc(GHD) provides students
with the interdisciplinary
knowledge and competencies
necessary to become leaders in
developing sustainable solutions
to the rapidly-evolving global
health and development
challenges of today’s world.
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The broad curriculum is delivered in partnership with Faculties across HKU including Architecture,
Business and Economics, Law, Science, and Social Sciences. This allows students to develop
core blocks of knowledge from a multidisciplinary and international perspective. The programme
also encourages the development of the practical skills required to succeed in today’s competitive
job market as well as knowledge and academic credibility. This is why as part of the programme,
students are required to undertake six months’ of practical work in a global health and
development organisation where they will receive expert support and mentoring, and gain
valuable work experience.
Programme Features
The BASc(GHD) combines:
Basic to intermediate level courses across multiple Faculties (Architecture, Business and
Economics, Law, Medicine, Science, Social Sciences)
Advanced seminars
Field placement in global health and development organisations
Mentoring on career choices and leadership
BASc courses on leadership and big data analytics
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Field Placement
A distinctive feature of the programme is the 6-month field placement. Students will gain exposure to real-life challenges and the
opportunity to receive mentoring from leading global health and development organisations such as UN agencies, non-governmental
organisations (NGOs), philanthropic foundations and more. In addition to offering expert guidance and professional training
workshops, HKU provides a limited number of scholarships to support students during their placements.
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New York
UN Development Programme (UNDP) – Human
Bangkok
Development Report Office Asia-Pacific Coalition for Male
Sexual Health
UN Headquarters – Statistics Division,
Department of Economic and Social Affairs China Medical Board
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Istanbul Hong Kong
UN Development EmpowerU
Programme (UNDP) – HIV, Habitat for Humanity
Health and Development
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Geneva
International Federation of
Red Cross 3 1
Singapore Taipei
HealthServe Amarex Clinical Research
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The Capstone is more than the placement alone – it is designed to make students
think critically about the work they are doing, and how it relates to global health and
development challenges more broadly. Students are also pushed to improve their
communication skills by providing timely updates and a presentation to their peers at
the end of their placement.
Interdisciplinary Major
This 96-credit interdisciplinary major is hosted by the LKS
Faculty of Medicine in collaboration with Faculties of
Architecture; Business and Economics; Law; Science; and
Social Sciences.
Anchoring Courses
Four anchoring courses, one in each year of study, adopt a
case-based problem-solving approach to assist students to
navigate the interconnectedness among the various
academic disciplines. These courses include:
Sustainable Leadership
Foundations of Human Knowledge
Essential Skills for Undergraduates: Foundations of
Data Science
Curriculum Structure
YEAR 1: 66 CREDITS
Foundations in Global Health and Development Exam Introductory Economics and Finance (6 credits) Exam
(6 credits)
Health Systems and Financing (6 credits)
Statistics: Ideas and Concepts (6 credits)
Chinese Language Enhancement Course (6 credits)
Essential Skills for Undergraduates: Foundations
of Data Science (6 credits) Foundations of Human Knowledge (6 credits)
Common Core Courses (12 credits)
Common Core Courses (12 credits)
YEAR 2: 66 CREDITS
Globalisation and Health (6 credits) Disciplinary Exam Research Methods in Medicine and Health Sciences Exam
(6 credits)
Disciplinary Core Courses* (6 credits)
Global Health Governance (6 credits)
Sustainable Leadership (6 credits)
Disciplinary Core Course* (6 credits)
Elective Courses (12 credits)
English in the Discipline Course (6 credits)
YEAR 3: 66 CREDITS
Global Health Policy (6 credits) Exam Disciplinary Core Course* (6 credits) Exam Capstone in Global Health and
Development (Field Placement)
Disciplinary Core Course* (6 credits) Elective Courses (24 credits)
YEAR 4: 42 CREDITS
Capstone in Global Health and Development Leadership and Advocacy in Global Health and Exam
(Field Placement) (cont’d) (12 credits) Development (6 credits)
Economic Development
International Organisations
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Leading Through
Data to Improve
Healthcare
Bachelor of Science in
Bioinformatics
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BSc(Bioinformatics)
This programme is centred around a series of anchoring courses across the four-year curriculum. These anchoring
courses enable vertical and horizontal integration of various courses from diverse disciplines across different year
levels. The flexible design of the curriculum allows students to take a multitude of disciplinary elective courses in
biomedical sciences, statistics, computer science and biomedical engineering. The programme focuses on essential
statistical data analysis skills, key algorithms for biomedical informatics and fundamental concepts in modern genomic
and health technology.
Students are required to complete 240 credits of courses in the four-year curriculum, of which 96 credits are major
courses, 36 credits are Common Core courses, and 18 credits are Language Enhancement courses. The remaining 90
credits are for minors and electives.
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Anchoring Courses
Three anchoring courses are the centre-piece of the programme. It is expected that one anchoring
course is taken at each of Year 1, 2 and 3/4 of the programme. These courses adopt a case-based
problem-solving approach to support interdisciplinary integration of subject-specific content at
each year level (horizontal integration). These courses provide a consistent backbone for the
curriculum across different year levels (vertical integration). Students are required to complete the
following anchoring courses:
Foundation Courses
These courses, mostly to be taken in Years 1 and 2 of the programme, focus on concepts and
practical skills in fundamental topics in bioinformatics, such as biochemistry, mathematics,
statistics and computer programming. Students are required to complete the following
foundation courses:
Perspectives in Biochemistry
Computer Programming
University Mathematics II
Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
Probability and Statistics I
Probability and Statistics II
Example courses:
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Digital Health
Biomedical Signals Processing and
Modelling in Biomedical Applications
Example courses:
Sequence Bioinformatics
Global Health Informatics
Statistical Machine Learning
Modes of Learning
Students will be exposed to a wide range of learning experiences, varying with courses they are
enrolled in. These experiences include traditional lectures, data science laboratory practicals,
problem-based learning tutorials, web-based learning, as well as research projects.
Internship Opportunities
BSc(Bioinformatics) students are provided with ample opportunities to gain work experience in the
industry as well as local and international research laboratories relating to bioinformatics and health
data science. An internship can be taken as a credit-bearing course during the semester, or as a
non-credit bearing experience during the summer break. The workplace learning experience will
enable students to apply knowledge gained during their studies in real work environments.
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Curriculum Structure
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
Foundation courses (36 credits) Disciplinary ‘Data Science Lab’ courses (6 or 12 credits)
BIOC1600 MATH2014 BIOF3002
Perspectives in Biochemistry Multivariable Calculus and Genome Sequencing and Data Analysis
Linear Algebra
COMP117 BIOF3003
Computer Programming STATS2601 Digital Health
Probability & Statistics I
MATH1013
University Mathematics II STAT2602
Probability & Statistics II
Common Core (36 credits) Disciplinary elective courses (Choose any 3 or 4) (18 or 24 credits)
Language (18 credits) Biomedical Computer Science Biomedical Sciences
Sciences
COMP2113 specialty courses
BIOC2600 Programming
BIOF3004
Basic Biochemistry Technologies
Bioinformatics Internship
BIOC 3605 COMP2119
BIOF3005
Sequence Introduction to Data
Structural Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics Structures and
Algorithms BIOF3006
BBMS2003
Biomedical Software
Human Genetics COMP3314
Systems
Machine Learning
BBMS2007
BIOF4002
Essential Molecular COMP3317
Global Health Informatics
Biology Computer Vision
BIOF4003
BBMS3008 COMP3353
Biomedical Image
Essential Bioinformatics
Informatics
Proteomics
BBMS3009 Statistics
Genome Science
STAT3600
BBMS4004 Linear Statistical Analysis
Public Health
Genetics STAT3612
Statistical Machine Learning
STAT4602
Multivariate Data Analysis
STAT4609
Big Data Analytics
Some examples of tasks that graduates would be able to carry out include:
Interpreting genetic testing results from patients and reporting findings to help clinicians to make treatment decisions.
Identifying patterns in epidemic outbreak-based electronic records of passengers on public transport in order to guide pandemic
prevention strategies.
Predicting how novel compounds interact with proteins to help identify new targeted therapies for diseases.
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A Passage to
Professionalism
The learning environment embodies our goals and we are Our ambitious development plans centre around our students’
expanding to provide the finest training facilities for the next whole-person development, which means we care about not
generation of healthcare professionals. only your studies but also your well-being. This goal is
embodied by the addition of the new outdoor garden on 1/F of
The latest addition - 3 Sassoon Road - welcomes you to the the William M.W. Mong Block, where you can enjoy panoramic
Medical Campus with sleek communal spaces and spacious sea views and take a breath of fresh air between classes,
clinical skills laboratories equipped with high-fidelity simulators. attesting to our dual emphasis.
The building’s nine storeys serve as the home of the School of
Chinese Medicine and School of Nursing with facilities tailored Another recent addition, the Faculty Boardroom located in the
to the needs of each School’s students. Faculty Administration Wing, brings us yet closer to this
objective by providing ample space for academic conferences
Our core mission is to enrich the total learning experience for and professional seminars.
students by creating spaces for them to socialise and connect
outside the classroom, which is exemplified by the Cheung We are proud to support our diverse student body with the
Chin Lan Hong Atrium that invites you into the William M.W. addition of gender-neutral facilities and a new prayer room
Mong Block. which gives members of our community a dedicated location to
pursue their spiritual lives.
A few floors above this airy space is the Faculty Learning Commons
where you can study independently or work collaboratively with Looking into the future, the Sassoon Road Campus will be
peers. This Medical Campus landmark serves as the venue for transformed into a state-of-the-science campus stretching from
many events, making it a popular spot for socialising. Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) on Pokfulam Road at the top, to the
Victoria Road roundabout at the bottom. This reinvigorated teaching
For those looking for a quiet place to learn, the Yu Chun Keung complex will provide even greater opportunities for our students.
Medical Library is a centre of excellence in knowledge
management. The Medical Library’s significant digital resources
In addition, a team of professional counsellors, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists are available on the Medical Campus to provide
confidential, convenient and free clinical services to all HKUMed students. Services available include individual counselling,
consultation, crisis intervention, diagnostic assessment, group therapy, psychoeducational programmes and brief psychotherapy.
Senior medical students undergoing clinical training at Queen Mary Hospital are
required to stay at these residences during specific specialty clerkships. These
residences allow more medical and nursing students to be close to the hospital
for their clinical training.
The two residences also allow students to interact with and learn from HKUMed
alumni through dedicated events.
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Better Together
The vast variety of student-run organisations at HKUMed enable you to explore the medical field beyond the classroom. These societies
are open to all students within the Medical Faculty to foster a spirit of comradeship and professional unity among future healthcare
professionals. You can also join other interest groups and student societies to engage with your peers, volunteer in healthcare-related
activities, or simply to have fun!
As future healthcare professionals and leaders, it is our responsibility to never shy away from the
complexities of social awareness and health advocacy. As the IFMSA Regional Director for Asia-Pacific, I
was an active catalyst in shaping the global health agenda with the UN, the WHO and other non-state actors.
Taking on this position has convinced me to have the courage to believe that young persons can also offer
perceptive insights to contemporary dialogues via meaningful youth engagement. I hope that we can further
realise the untapped potential medical students have in shaping each other and the world around us.
Mathew Chow
MBBS Year 6 and former Regional Director for Asia-Pacific at the
International Federation of Medical Students Association
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Student Ambassador
Programme
As a member of the HKUMed family, you can apply to represent the
Faculty and work alongside other highly motivated individuals
through our Student Ambassador Programme. Additionally, the SA
programme gives you a chance to improve your confidence through
public speaking, develop your voice by creating social media
content and join dedicated workshops to build new skills.
Our students are equally active beyond HKUMed. By participating Talk to our
in joint-university societies, you can interact with medical students Student
and professionals from other institutions in the region, allowing you Ambassadors
to expand your knowledge and serve the community.
We all need guidance at some point in our lives, and serving as a Student
Ambassador connects me closely with our prospective students, where I could share
my insights on studying medicine whilst helping them with challenges in life. This not
only enriches their journey towards medicine, but also adds meaning to mine.
Allan Chu
MBBS Year 4 and
Student Ambassador
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All of this is made possible with the generous support from a large number of patrons and distinguished graduates.
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Building a Legacy
Ever since our humble beginnings 135 years ago, successive generations of HKUMed graduates have stepped into top leadership roles
in healthcare across Hong Kong.
They have shaped policies as health secretaries, or served as heads of Hong Kong’s top hospitals - both public and private, proudly
building the territory’s world-class medical landscape.
All undergraduate students at HKUMed can benefit from the strength of our alumni network. Many alumni prioritise giving back to
HKUMed - as teachers, as mentors, or as engaging guest lecturers.
Assuredly, these interactions with leaders in the field allow you to build the confidence and network to step into leadership roles both
locally and globally.
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For enquiry, please contact the Registry using the “Contact Us” page on the website or by writing to:
Admissions Office
MG14, Ground Floor, Main Building, The University of Hong Kong
Pokfulam, Hong Kong
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Level of Performance
4 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*, one of which must be:
i) Chemistry or
ii) Combined Science with Chemistry as one of the components
The best 6 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
Level of Performance
3 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*, one of which must be:
i) Biology or
ii) Chemistry or
iii) Physics or
iv) Combined Science or
v) Integrated Science
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
*The Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as a full elective.
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Level of Performance
3 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
Level of Performance
3 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*^
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
^Chemistry or Combined Science with Chemistry as one of the components is required for the
articulation pathway to MBBS.
*The Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as a full elective.
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Level of Performance
4 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*, one of which must be:
i) Chemistry or
ii) Combined Science with Chemistry as one of the components
The best 6 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
Level of Performance
4 3 2 2
#
The best 5 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
#
Candidates with Level 4 in English Language, if admitted, will be required to take 6 additional
credits in Core University English to complete their degree studies.
*The Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as a full elective.
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Level of Performance
4 3 2 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*, one of which must be:
i) Biology or
ii) Chemistry or
iii) Combined Science with Biology as one of the components or
iv) Combined Science with Chemistry as one of the components
The best 6 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
Level of Performance
4 3 4 2
b) attain at least level 3 in two electives*, one of which must be:
i) Biology or
ii) Chemistry or
iii) Combined Science with Biology as one of the components or
iv) Combined Science with Chemistry as one of the components
The best 6 subjects of HKDSE will be taken into consideration for admissions.
*The Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 (M1) / Module 2 (M2)) will be recognised as a full elective.
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