University Entrance Requirement under the NSS Academic Structure

What are you going to study in the senior forms?

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCAITON (HKDSE)

(HKDSE)

What are the programmes offered in the universities in HK?

What are the programmes offered in the universities in HK? Science Stream - Medicine (MBBS, Nursing, Dentistry, Chinese Medicine, etc) ()

Science Stream Science (Physics, Biochemistry, Food Nutrition, Earth Science, Actuarial Science, etc) ()

Science Stream Engineering (Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical and Electronic, etc) ()

Arts and Commerce - Law Journalism Business (Accounting, BBA, Economics, Marketing, Human Resources, etc) ()

Arts and Commerce -Arts (English, Chinese, Translation, History, Philosophy, etc) ()Social Science (Psychology, Geography, Politics, Social Work, etc) ()

What are the entrance requirements of these programmes?

What you should remember is3322

But what is 3322?3322?

Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies will be considered as the mandatory minimum requirements for university entrance.

Students should attain Level 3 for Chinese Language and English Language Level 2 for Mathematics and Liberal Studies

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What will happen if I fail in any core subjects in HKDSE?

You will NOT be accepted by all these universities and institutions.

For admission to the relevant undergraduate programmes, applicants must meet the general entrance requirements, and the faculty/school/programme entrance requirements.Universities would continue their current practice of accepting other languages as an alternative to Chinese Language under the new 334 structure.

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Different universities have different entrance requirements

4+2(3) , 4+2(2) , 4+1(2), 4+1

4+2(3) = 4 core subjects meet the minimum requirement (3322) + Level 3 in 2 electives. 4+1(2) = 4 core subjects meet the minimum requirement (3322) + Level 2 in 1 elective.

4+2(3) , 4+2(2) , 4+1(2), 4+1

4+2(3) = 4 (3322) + 23. 4+1(2) = 4 (3322) + 12.

General Entrance Requirement of different university programmes (Sources)

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Different university programmes may have different entrance requirements.

If I want to be a doctor, what subject should I have now?

A. Chemistry (to make drugs?)B. Biology (to carry out anatomy?)C. English Level 5?

A. (?)B. (?)C. 5?

Example 1 (HKU )Medicine and Surgery

Specific Subject RequirementsAdditionalRequirements/RemarksChemistry and any one elective (at least Level 3)3English Language (at least Level 4)4

Example 1 (CUHK )Medicine

Specific Subject RequirementsAdditionalRequirements/RemarksChemistry/Biology/Physics and any one elective (at least Level 3)3Mathematics and Liberal Studies (at least Level 3)3

If I want to be a lawyer, what subject should I have now?BAFS? History?High mark in Chinese and English?

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Example 2 (HKU )LLB

Specific Subject RequirementsAdditionalRequirements/RemarksNilEnglish (at least Level 5)Chinese (at least Level 4)

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If I want to be a Computer Engineer, what subject should I have now?

A. Physics?

B. Mathematics Module 2 (Algebra & Calculus)

C. ICT?

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Example 3 (CUHK )Engineering

Specific Subject RequirementsAdditionalRequirements/RemarksMathematics (at least Level 3), One of the following attained at least Level 2: Chemistry, Physics, Biology32Extended Module 1 orModule 2 of Mathematics (at least Level 3)(12)3

If I want to study Quantitative Finance, what subject should I have now?A. BAFS?B. Economics?C. M1/M2

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Example 4 (CUHK )Quantitative Finance

Specific Subject RequirementsAdditionalRequirements/RemarksMathematics and any one elective (at least Level 3)3Extended Module 1 orModule 2 of Mathematics (at least Level 3)(12)3

Example 5 (HKU ) BBA (Information Systems) ()

Specific Subject RequirementsOther AdditionalRequirements/RemarksOne of the electives fromPhysics, Chemistry, Biology,Information and Communication Technology (at least Level 3):3English (at least Level 4)Mathematics (at least Level 3)Extended Module of Mathematics (at least Level 3)43

Example 6 (HKU )Science in Exercise & Health

Specific Subject RequirementsOther AdditionalRequirements/RemarksOne of the following attained at least Level 3: Chemistry,Physics, Biology3English attained at least Level 44

Example 7 (HKBU )Communication

Specific Subject RequirementsOther AdditionalRequirements/RemarksNil Student Learning Profile will be considered

Example 8 (CUHK ) Social Work

Specific Subject RequirementsOther AdditionalRequirements/RemarksLiberal Studies and any one elective (at least Level 3)3Nil

Example 9 (HKU )Nursing

Specific Subject RequirementsOther AdditionalRequirements/RemarksOne of the following attained at least Level 3: Chemistry,Physics, Biology3

Nil

The requirements of different programmes offered by various institutions are different. The students and parents MUST find out the entrance requirements of the programme that they want to apply!

Please refer the following website for the details

Entrance Requirements ofUniversity Grants Committee-fundedInstitutionsunder the New Academic Structure (English version)

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Other Learning Experiences (OLE) and Student Learning Profile (SLP) OLE will include the following areas

Moral and Civic EducationCommunity ServiceCareer-related ExperienceAesthetic DevelopmentPhysical Development

All these records will be put into the SLP and it will be an important reference document in the admission procedure.

Useful websites

Please read the following documents on entrance requirement of different university programmes carefully before you do your subject selection so that you can make an informed decision.

Entrance Requirements of University Grants Committee-funded Institutions under the New Academic Structure (English Version)http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/doc/eng/ER_of_UGC_e_20101011.pdf

()http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/doc/chi/ER_of_UGC_c_20101011.pdf

FAQs on University Entrance Requirements (English Version)http://www.edb.gov.hk/FileManager/EN/Content_4745/university_entrance_requirement.pdf

()http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/doc/chi/FAQ_on_UER_Chi_1000906_rev.pdf

New Senior Secondary curriculum http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/

Conclusion You should think about your interest and the entrance requirement of different university programmes before subject selection so that you can make an informed choice and have a clearer goal!