Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code JS3011
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration 4 years (including 1 year with common curriculum)
Programme Intake 152 (Combined intake for programmes JS3008 [~15], JS3011 [~55], JS3030 [~23] and JS3255 [~59]) (JUPAS and Non-JUPAS) (Subject to approval)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation 120 credits plus training credits (subject to approval)
Aims and Characteristics
Scheme-based Admission
The following programmes are offered under this departmental scheme:
Characteristics
- Our BSc (Hons) Scheme in Biotechnology and Chemical Technology offers a comprehensive and flexible education in the sciences. In the first year, students follow a common curriculum shared with students from other departments within the Faculty of Science, which ensures a broad and solid foundation in scientific principles. After the first year, students can choose to specialise in one of the two majors. Both majors provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in related industries. This scheme is designed to equip students with the expertise needed to meet future scientific challenges.
- The decision to admit a student to a Major will be made by the department in consideration of the student’s preference, GPA, and/or interview result. Students will be asked to rank their Major choices (in order of preference) during Semester 2 of Year One for the department’s consideration and approval.
- Towards the end of year one, students wishing to change his/her departmental scheme/programme need to join a competitive process for another departmental scheme/programme within the Faculty of Science through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.
Scholarships
ABCT Entry Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students
The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) accords recognition to outstanding HKDSE students admitted to our undergraduate programmes via JUPAS from 2017/18 onwards. Awardees will be granted “ABCT Entry Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students” (Entry Scholarships) of various amounts.
How to apply for the Entry Scholarships?
There is no need for students to apply separately for entry scholarships. The Department will identify outstanding admittees, and notify them of the award, after the commencement of the academic year.
Who is eligible?
All Year 1 students admitted to our undergraduate programmes via JUPAS will be considered for the Entry Scholarships.
Categories of Entry Scholarships
University Academic Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students
Please refer to Study@PolyU for eligibility.
Departmental Academic Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students
ABCT Scholarship for JUPAS Students (A maximum of 2 recipients)^
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HKDSE Requirements |
Scholarship Amount |
|
Attain Level 5** in 1 subject |
One-off scholarship of $46,050 |
ABCT Entry Scholarships for Outstanding HKDSE Students#
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Tier |
HKDSE Scores (Any Best 5 Subjects) |
Scholarship Amount |
|
1 |
27 or above |
One-off scholarship of HK$30,000 |
|
2 |
26 |
One-off scholarship of HK$20,000 |
|
3 |
25 |
One-off scholarship of HK$15,000 |
|
4 |
24 |
One-off scholarship of HK$10,000 |
Students meeting the requirement for both categories will get the Entry Scholarships ONCE for whichever category of higher value, being capped at the maximum amount received by a student per academic year as stipulated by the University guideline◇.
Remarks:
^ The Extended Mathematics modules will also be taken into account for scholarship consideration.
◇ A student can concurrently hold more than one scholarship administered by the University in an academic year if the total value of scholarships received by him/her does not exceed his/her annual tuition fee payable plus HK$50,000 unless otherwise stipulated.
Disclaimer: ABCT reserves the right to change the terms or withdraw the above scholarship. In case of any dispute/disagreement, ABCT’s decision is final.
PolyU recognises the achievements of outstanding prospective and current students. Scholarships are offered to outstanding local and non-local students alike.
Entry Scholarship (Academic)
These scholarships are for students who have performed outstandingly at high school, before studying at PolyU. Interviews would be arranged for scholarship applicants. Applicants who wish to be considered for PolyU Entry Scholarship should fill in the scholarship application section via eAdmission. Those who are awarded the merit-based scholarships will be notified when they are offered a place at PolyU.
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Types |
Amount in HKD |
Amount in USD |
|
Full Scholarship |
HKD195,000/year |
USD25,000/year |
|
FullTuition Waiver |
HKD145,000/year |
USD18,600/year |
|
Half Tuition Waiver |
HKD72,500/year |
USD9,300/year |
Entry Scholarship (Non-academic)
PolyU embraces students with special talents in Sports, Arts and Culture, Leadership and Community Services, and STEM through Special Talents Admission and Recognition Scheme (STARS). The scheme serves as an alternative admission route for students whose exceptional achievements cannot be fully reflected in their academic results. Please click HERE for details.
Cultural Ambassador Scholarship
To further strengthen and enhance our diverse undergraduate student body, the Cultural Ambassador Scholarship is set up for non-local students from underrepresented nationalities. The one-off scholarship of HKD50,000 is awarded to selected students during their first year of study. Recipients are required to work together with the Global Engagement Office, reaching out further to international prospective students and parents to promote our undergraduate programmes and schemes.
Joint/ Departmental Scholarships
Joint scholarships (jointly offered by the University and the respective departments) and departmental scholarships are offered for outstanding students to apply for admission to the undergraduate programmes under the respective departments. Please click HERE for details.
Post Entry Scholarship
These scholarships are for students who are already studying at PolyU and are awarded on the basis of academic and/or non-academic achievements. These scholarships are normally awarded on academic merit and/or according to other specific conditions as stipulated by the donors. Some are specifically intended for travel so that students can broaden their professional knowledge and widen their personal horizons.
Other Scholarships and Bursaries
Most scholarship candidates are nominated by the Heads of academic departments, but some scholarships are open to competition. For details, please visit here. PolyU students can also go to HERE for additional information on scholarships, bursaries and financial assistance.
The Belt and Road Scholarship
The Belt and Road Scholarship is established by the HKSAR Government with a view to welcome more outstanding students from regions along the Belt and Road to pursue university studies in Hong Kong. PolyU will nominate outstanding applicants from Belt and Road regions to the HKSAR Government. Awardees would receive a scholarship to cover their tuition fees. The Scholarship is open to students from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar and other Belt and Road countries.
Details can be viewed HERE.
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