Undergraduate Studies
Major Requirements
RSC Accredited Intensive Major
Minor Requirements
Capstone Courses
Course Descriptions
Timetable
Academic Advising
Experiential & Exchange Learning Opportunities
Scholarships
Basic Laboratory Techniques (Videos)
Chemistry Leaflet (2024-2025)
Course Selection Advice
The Chemistry Intensive Major Curriculum (144 credits) has been accredited by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). This curriculum is also called the RSC Accredited Chemistry Programme.
Chemistry Intensive Major Requirements (144 credits)
HKU "RSC Accredited Chemistry Programme (144 credits)" = Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
Capstone Courses for Chemistry Majors (2024-2025) Eligibility: 24 credits of advanced level disciplinary core/elective chemistry courses in the Chemistry Major; no exemptions allowed
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CHEM3999 Directed studies in chemistry |
CHEM4910 Chemistry literacy and research |
CHEM4911 HKUtopia |
CHEM4966 Chemistry internship |
CHEM4999 FYP Chemistry project |
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Sem 2 |
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Sem 1, 2 or summer |
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Coordinator |
Prof. D L Phillips |
Prof. X D Li |
To be confirmed |
Dr. K K H Ng |
Dr. J Y Tang |
Course Descriptions (2024-25) | |
(Please note that some courses may not be on offer in 2025-26.)
Programme Learning Outcomes Major in Chemistry (Intensive)
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Course Selection Advisers (2023-2024) Jul 2023
Dr. AU-YEUNG, Ho Yu | Office: Rm 503, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 2219 4697 Email: hoyuay@hku.hk |
Dr. TONG, Angela Pui Ling | Office: Rm 602, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 3917 7918 Email: apltong@hku.hk |
Dr. TSE, Edmund Chun Ming | Office: Rm 403, Chong Yuet Ming Chemistry Building Tel: 2859 8943 Email: ecmtse@hku.hk |
Dr. YUEN, Angela Mai Yan | Office: Rm 407, Hui Oi Chow Science Building Tel: 3917 6077 Email: maiyan@hku.hk |
Chemistry Student Peer Advisers (2023-2024) Aug 2023
Curr/ Year | Name | |
BSc II |
LAM Jung Ah |
Please click HERE for details |
LI Lok Yiu |
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TAM Wan Ning |
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WONG Wai Lok* |
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BSc III |
CHENG Ka Wai |
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CHENG Lok Sum |
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HUI Pak Hei |
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LI Kwok Wai |
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OR King Long* |
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BSc IV |
CHAN Yik Hei |
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LAM Wai Leung Alvin* |
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LI Kau Chun |
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WANG Zimeng* |
- For those names marked with *, they can provide further advice on studying Major in Chemistry (Intensive).
Office Hours for Student Consultation (2nd Semester, 2023-2024) Jan 2024
Academic Staff |
Day & Time |
Office Location |
Teaching - Chemistry courses (*course coordinator) |
Dr. AU-YEUNG, Ho Yu |
Tuesday 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm |
CYC 503 |
CHEM2341* CHEM3342 CHEM4147* |
Prof. CHE, Chi Ming |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 505 |
No teaching in the second semester |
Dr. CHEN, Aspen Xiaoyang |
Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
HOC 105 |
CHEM2441 CHEM3144 |
Prof. CHEN, Guanhua |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 601 |
CHEM4543* |
Dr. CHU, Ivan Keung |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 502 |
No teaching in the second semester |
Prof. GUO, Zheng Xiao |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
HOC 108 |
No teaching in the second semester |
Dr. HE, Jian |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
HOC 103 |
No teaching in the second semester |
Dr. HUANG, Zhongxing |
Friday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
HOC 102 |
CHEM4443* |
Dr. JIANG, Haibo |
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
CYC 603 |
CHEM4242* |
Dr. LEE, Seungkyu |
Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:00 am |
CYC 302 |
CHEM1043 CHEM2441* |
Dr. LI, Philip Yongxin |
Tuesday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
CYC 305 |
CHEM3141* |
Prof. LI, Xiang |
Wednesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
KBS 8N-12 |
CHEM3441 CHEM4148* |
Prof. LI, Xiaoyu |
Tuesday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
KBS 8N-22 |
CHEM2341 (Lab) CHEM3441* |
Prof. LI, Xuechen |
Wednesday 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
CYC 405 |
CHEM4145 CHEM4444* |
Dr. LI, Ying |
Friday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
CYC 406 |
CHEM4145* |
Dr. LIU, Junzhi |
Monday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
HOC 405 |
CHEM1044 CHEM2341 (Lab) |
Dr. NG, Kenneth King Hei |
Monday 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
CYP 418C |
CHEM2241 (Lab) CHEM3144 CHEM3242* |
Dr. OKURO, Kou |
Thursday 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
HOC 106 |
CHEM4144 CHEM4147 |
Prof. PHILLIPS, David Lee |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
HOC 104 |
CHEM4543 |
Prof. SUN, Hongzhe |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 304 |
CHEM3342* |
Dr. TANG, Jinyao |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 402 |
CHEM2541* |
Dr. TONG, Angela Pui Ling |
Monday 9:00 am – 10:00 am |
CYC 602 |
CHEM1042* |
Dr. TOY, Patrick Henry |
Monday 8:00 am – 10:00 am |
CYC 404 |
CHEM4145 |
Dr. TSE, Edmund Chun Ming |
Monday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm |
CYC 403 |
CHEM2241* CHEM4144* |
Dr. WANG, Yufeng |
Monday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
HOC 408 |
CHEM3443 (Lab) CHEM4147 |
Prof. YAM, Vivian Wing Wah |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CYC 504 |
No teaching in the second semester |
Dr. YAM, Chi Yung |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
CHEM4543 |
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Dr. YAN, Xiaohui (Visiting Professor) |
Please make appointment in advance via email |
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CHEM2541 CHEM4148 |
Dr. YANG, Jun |
Thursday 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm |
HOC 409 |
CHEM1044 CHEM3542* |
Dr. YUEN, Angela Mai Yan |
Monday 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm |
HOC 407 |
CHEM1044* CHEM2341 CHEM3443* |
- Academic staff members are available for student consultation at the above specified periods. Students are most welcome to contact them either by email or by making an appointment in advance. Email addresses of academic staff can be located on the Department’s website at chemistry.hku.hk
The University of Hong Kong as part of its emphasis on internationalization in education to nurture globally-minded thinkers and leaders, aims to provide opportunity for students to gain exceptional learning experiences outside Hong Kong. In the Department of Chemistry we encourage students to apply for various funding, exchange and experiential learning opportunites offered by the University. In addition the Department has arranged for some chemistry-specific experiences. Explore what programs have been arranged in the past and the upcoming opportunities.
A number of Scholarships/Prizes for outstanding students in chemistry are offered:
- Dick Arthur Memorial Prize in Chemistry
- Douglas Payne Prizes in Chemistry
- G.T. Byrne Memorial Prize in Chemistry
- Cheung King Pak Memorial Scholarship
- Dorothy Collins Memorial Scholarships
- Mak Kai Hung Memorial Scholarships
- Norman Chui Scholarship
- Rayson Huang Scholarships
- Vacoas II Trust Scholarships
For details, please go here.
Videos on Chemistry Laboratory techniques, HKU Online Learning
Title 1: Must-read Information: Laboratory Safety
Title 2: Cleaning Laboratory Glassware
Title 3: Weighing on an Electronic Balance
Title 4: Measuring Liquids
Title 5: How to do a titration
Title 6: Filtration
Title 7: Solvent Extraction
Title 8: How to use a melting point apparatus
Title 9: How to do a TLC analysis
Title 10: How to use a colorimeter