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EXTENDING SCIENCE EDUCATION
FRONTIERS
The School welcomed the first cohort of
University entrants through school-based
admission in 2012. Under the new four-year
curriculum, students are offered a range of
science foundation education courses in their
first year, allowing them to develop a broader
knowledge base by exploring their aptitudes and
interests before deciding on their major programs
and study track or option.
With the mission to nurture the future generation
of scientists, the School has pioneered the
development of an International Research
Enrichment study track, which targets
undergraduates eager to gain early research
School of Science
The introduction of the four-year curriculum in 2012-13 provided flexibility for a wider
range of academic and personal development opportunities for science undergraduates.
Meanwhile, the School’s faculty continued to achieve major breakthroughs and gain
significant funding for research. The School was ranked 12th in Natural Sciences and 13th
in Life Sciences in the QS Asian University Rankings 2013, and 24th in Chemistry in the
QSWorld University Subject Rankings 2013
experience in various fields of science. This track offers a series of
courses on research guidance, providing students with all-round
research skills training during their undergraduate studies. This
includes the opportunity to gain research internship experience at
overseas institutes.
The School has set up a well-equipped Office of Academic Advising
and Support to advise students on selecting their major. Training
modules were organized for faculty advisors to provide them with
the required skills and knowledge to ensure a smooth orientation
for freshmen.
Development also extends to minor programs that further expand
the horizons of undergraduates, and widen their options. New
minor programs in Biotechnology and Actuarial Mathematics will
commence in the 2013 academic year.