Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 12447-SY
Mode of Study Full-time
Normal Duration
2 Years
Programme Intake 20 senior year places (Subject to approval)
Fund Type Government-Funded
Credits Required for Graduation 60 (minimum)
Remarks
- The credit requirements of this programme are indicative only and subject to review.
- The exact study duration and number of credits to be transferred will depend on the entry qualifications of individual AD/HD admittees.
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
As the most established applied chemistry programme in Hong Kong, our BSc(Hons) in Chemical Technology programme offers a broad and rigorous education in contemporary chemistry and training in laboratory practices. The programme emphasises the application of chemistry in technological innovation. Through the programme, students develop competence in problem solving and communication. These abilities are essential for graduates to pursue professional careers in business and technical services in chemistry and related industries.
Characteristics
Focusing on the technological applications of chemistry, this programme comprises Core and Elective Subjects in chemical principles, applied/industrial chemistry and chemical process technology.
This is one of the most popular applied science programmes in Hong Kong, and it is specifically designed to enhance graduates' career prospects in the government, business and industrial sectors.
The Elective Subjects include:
- Consumer Behaviour
- Economic Analysis for Process Technology
- Environmental Science
- Food Processing Technology
- Management & Organisation
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Principles of Quality Assurance
These subjects broaden and enrich students' knowledge and skills, which should enhance their career prospects in the commercial and industrial sectors. Our students gain further work experience through industrial visits, Work-Integrated Education and summer placements in local and overseas companies.
Scholarships
Two one-off entry scholarships of HK$10,000 each will be granted to students admitted into the Senior Year places of the programme who graduated from an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with a graduation/award GPA of 3.60 or above (or equivalent). Students’ performance in the admission interview will be taken into consideration.
The recipients must obtain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in the first semester of study and are not allowed to concurrently hold more than one Entry Scholarship awarded by the Department.
PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship at any time. In case of any dispute / disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
Enquiry
Ms Carol Tsang
- Y828
- 3400 8689
- carol.tsang@polyu.edu.hk
