ADMISSIONS
Science (Group A), Science (Group B), SSCI-A (AI) and BMH programs: The weighted scores of the following 5 subjects are summated to form the admissions score:
Admissions Routes
Our undergraduate students are drawn from a wide range of academic, cultural and social backgrounds. Our applicants can be classified into the following categories:
Subjects
Weightings
Science (Group A) / SSCI-A (AI)
Science (Group B) / BMH #
• Local applicants applying via JUPAS, based on their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) results. • Local applicants applying, based on their non-HKDSE qualifications (Local Direct Admissions).
• International applicants. • Applicants from Mainland China, Taiwan and Macau (MTM).
English Language Mathematics (Compulsory Part)
x 1.5
x 1
Best science elective* Must be one of M1 / M2 / Biology / Chemistry / Physics Best two other subjects* Can be core subject, M1 / M2 or any Category A subject
Physics / M1 / M2 (x 2) Biology / Chemistry (x 1.5)
Biology / Chemistry (x 2) Physics / M1 / M2 (x 1.5)
Applicants follow either one of the following admissions routes: • JUPAS Admissions (JUPAS applicants should submit their application to the JUPAS Office) • Direct Admissions (All non-JUPAS applicants should submit their application directly to HKUST via the Online Application System for Undergraduate Programs)
* Notes: The highest scores of at most TWO weighted science electives will be taken in the admissions score calculation. # Note: Satisfactory interview performance is required for admission to the BMH program. Applicants should put the BMH program among the Band A choices to secure an interview opportunity. International Research Enrichment (IRE) program: The unweighted scores of the following 5 subjects are summated to form the admissions score:
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Admissions Requirements (JUPAS)
Minimum Entrance Requirements for Science Programs Applicants must achieve the following minimum grades in four core subjects and two electives:
Subjects
Weightings
English Language Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Best two science electives: Must be from: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, M1 / M2 Next best subject: Can be core subject, M1 / M2 or any Category A subject
x 1 x 1
Science (Group A) (JS5102) Science (Group B) (JS5103) International Research Enrichment (IRE) (JS5101) Biomedical and Health Sciences (BMH) (JS5118)
Science (Group A) with Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence (SSCI-A (AI)) (JS5181)
x 1
Subjects
x 1
Note: Satisfactory interview performance is required for admission to the IRE program. Applications should put the IRE program among the Band A choices to secure an interview opportunity.
JUPAS Score Calculation Grade-to-score conversation scale: HKUST adopts the following conversation scale in calculating the JUPAS admissions scores*:
English Language Chinese Language Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Citizenship and Social Development
Level 3 Level 3
Level 3 Level 3
Level 2
Level 3
HKDSE subject grade Admissions score
5**
5*
5
4
3
2
1
Attained
Attained
8.5
7
5.5
4
3
2
1
Elective 1 Elective 2
M1 / M2 can be accepted in place of an elective
Level 3 Level 3
Level 3 Level 3
JUPAS Score Calculator https://join.hkust.edu.hk/admissions/jupas * Note: For Category A Core/Elective Subjects only
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