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FAQ - Admission: Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics (JS 4690) - 2020 Entry
| Q1: | How many students will be admitted into the Enrichment Stream in Theoretical Physics? |
| A1: | The projected enrolment is 20 in 2020. |
| 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 tentatively scheduled to be held in May 2020. 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 in Category A* |
English/Chinese Language |
Liberal Studies and Others |
| Weighting | Very High | High | Medium | Low | Very Low |
* Category A subjects including: Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Economics, Geography, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Integrated Science, Technology and Living (Food Science & Technology).
| 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: http://www.phy.cuhk.edu.hk/jupas/index6.html |
| 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) |