Q1: How many students will be admitted into the Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics?
A1: The enrolment is 20 in 2021.
Q2: Can I apply for admission of the Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics with results in more than one sitting of the HKDSE exam?
A2: The Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics would consider the best subject results in the same subject taken by applicants in the three most recent attempts of the HKDSE examination.
Q3: Can I apply for admission on the strength of other qualifications?
A3: Students with other qualifications (for example, GCE-AL, IB, HKALE, Associate Degree/Higher Diploma) should apply for admission through the non-JUPAS admission scheme.
Q4: Will the Physics Department conduct any interviews for JUPAS applicants of Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics?
A4: Interviews are scheduled to be held in May 2021. The applicants who place Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS4690) in their BAND A may be invited.
Q5: What are the minimum JUPAS admission requirements for Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics?
A5: The minimum JUPAS admission requirements are as follows:
| Subject | English Language | Chinese Language | Mathematics | Liberal Studies | 1st Elective (Physics) | 2nd Elective Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum level | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Q6: Will you weigh all HKDSE subjects equally?
A6: We will count the best 5 HKDSE subjects (after weighting) and good grades in Physics, M1/M2, and Mathematics will be an advantage!
The HKDSE subject weightings for admission to Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics are as follows:
| Subject | Physics | Mathematics and M1/M2 | Subjects inCategory A* | English/Chinese Language | Liberal Studies and Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weighting | Very High | High | Medium | Low | Very Low |
Q7: What were the admission score of the most recent years?
A7: Admissions statistics are available online at: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/jupas/admission-grades-2019.pdf
Q8: Will you give any bonus points to the additional HKDSE subjects?
A8: Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics would assign bonus points to the 6th and 7th subjects.
Q9: Are there any admission scholarships and grants for newly admitted students?
A9: The Department of Physics offers " Admission Scholarships" and "Undergraduate Research Experience Grant" (UREG) to newly admitted students covering JUPAS, Non-JUPAS, International and Mainland students with excellent entrance grades in public examinations. The details of PASs and UREG can be found online at here.
Q10: Can a broad-based physics major student transfer to the Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics?
A10: A broad-based physics major student (admitted in or after 2015) may apply to transfer to the Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics if his/her major GPA satisfies the required level.
Q11: Besides Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics, can I declare some other streams?
A11: Please refer to this link.
Q12: Can I take double major?
A12: Please refer to this link.
(For University's Double Major Policies, please refer to the Academic Quality Section website)
