Chemistry Major Curriculum
CUHK BSc. students (JUPAS code: JS4601) can declare chemistry major through the Science Broad-based Admission Scheme.Students will study chemistry in general areas including analytical, inorganic, organic, physical and theoretical chemistry. Specialised areas including bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry and polymer chemistry will also be covered. Students will be required to take the faculty package as well.Under the 4-year curriculum, CUHK BSc. students can choose to declare major in one of the following Chemistry streams:
Chemistry
Chemistry Main Stream is the most flexible stream bearing the least required units in major, in which students can take a wider variety of courses...
Enrichment Stream
Enrichment Stream is specifically designed for students who wish to further their studies in graduate programmes in chemistry or related...
Testing and Accreditation Stream
Testing and Accreditation Stream is designed for students who wish to join the testing and accreditation industry after graduation...
Science, Technology and Research Stream
STARS intends to admit top students with strong ability and interest to gain wider exposure and research experience during their undergraduate...
General Study Scheme
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General Study Scheme
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| 1st year | -Faculty Package -Fundamentals in Physical Chemistry |
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| 2nd year | -Student Oriented Teaching -Analytical Chemistry -Main Group Chemistry -Fundamentals of Spectroscopic Analysis -Organic Functional Groups: Structure and Reactivity -Introduction to Quantum Chemistry -Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium -Integrated laboratory courses |
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| 3rd year | -Instrumental Analysis -Transition Metal Chemistry -Organic Reactions: Reactivity and Selectivity -Chemistry Kinetics -Main theme laboratory courses |
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| -Conjugated Molecules and Synthetic Polymers / Materials Chemistry (choose 1) -1 CHEM elective (4000 level) | -Conjugated Molecules and Synthetic Polymers -Materials Chemistry -Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab / Physical Chemistry Lab II (choose 1) | -Accreditation of Lab Tests -Quality Testing Lab -Food Testing and Environment Analysis |
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| 4th year | -Problem-based learning (PBL) -3 CHEM electives (4000 level) | -Thesis -4 CHEM electives (4000 level) -At least 4 consecutive weeks of outside Hong Kong exposure (exchange / research / internship programmes) | -PBL (T&A) -Internship in Accredited Lab -Advanced Analytical Chemistry / Mass Spectrometry / Bioanalytical Methods / Chemical Applications in Forensic Sciences (choose 2) |
