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)
Capstone Courses for Chemistry Majors (2022-2023)Eligibility: 24 credits of advanced level disciplinary core/elective chemistry courses in the Chemistry Major; no exemptions allowed
COURSE
CHEM3999
Directed studies in chemistry
CHEM4910
Chemistry literacy and research
CHEM4911
HKUtopia
CHEM4966
Chemistry internship
CHEM4999
FYP Chemistry project
Time
Sem 1 or 2
Sem 2
Summer
Sem 1, 2, or summer
Yearlong
Course objectives
Offers an early research experience
Offers opportunity to research, read and learn about one chemistry topic to gain expert knowledge on it
Offers a student-centered learning experience that requires working as a group on a project
Offers a professional, chemistry-related working experience as an employee of a company, or intern in a research group
Offers an intensive and comprehensive research experience
Course work & outcomes
A one-semester version of the FYP Chem project course
Requires literature and lab work
Assessed for research ability and quality of research work
May/may not involve related lab work
Assessed for literature research ability, knowledge and depth of understanding of topic
Completion of a project under the theme “Chemistry for Better Living”
Graded on project quality, participation and collaboration
Experience how chemistry learned is integrated into real-life work
Allow students to better understand their strengths and weaknesses to prepare for future careers
Requires literature and lab work
Recommended preparation for graduate studies
Assessed for quantity and quality of research work
Intake guidelines
Good GPA in major courses
Strong interest in research
Acceptance by a supervisor
All GPA
Interest in proposed topic
Acceptance by a supervisor
All GPA
Interest in working as a group
All GPA
interviews
Acceptance by supervisor
Good GPA in major courses
Strong research interest
Intensive work expected
Acceptance by a supervisor
Assessed items:
Written research report
Oral presentation
Literature review article
Oral presentation
Written report
Presentation
Peer evaluation
Participation
≥ 160 h FT or PT work, evaluated by employer
Short report
Short presentation
Pass/Fail
Written thesis graded by 3 professors
30 min oral presentation graded by a panel
Teaching provided
Research arranged with proposed supervisor
Regular meetings with supervisor expected
2 h lecture on literature searching at start of Sem 2
Other aspects arranged with supervisor
Consultation and planning with coordinator in June
Other aspects arranged with proposed supervisor
Training arranged by employer
Regular meetings with employer expected
Research arranged with proposed supervisor
Regular meetings with supervisor expected
Application details
Add/Drop deadline of Sem 1, having already identified a supervisor
Add/Drop deadline of Sem 2, having already identified a supervisor
May 31, 2023
Applying as a pre-formed group is encouraged
Preliminary application:
Oct 24, 2022 (Sem 1)
Mar 22, 2023 (Sem 2)
June 20, 2023 (Summer Sem)
Add/Drop deadline of Sem 1, having already identified a supervisor
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 (2022-2023)
[To be announced]
Office Hours for Student Consultation (1st Semester, 2022-2023)
[To be announced]
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: