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Chemistry
Advanced Standing I
Major
Chemistry
化學
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
理學士(化學)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Chemistry
Normal Period of Study
3 years
Maximum Period of Study
6 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
90 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (21 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


  Credit Units
University Requirements GE1401 University English 3
GE2401 English for Science 3
GE1501 Chinese Civilisation - History and Philosophy 3
Distributional Requirements Take 2 courses from two different distributional areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

Visit the GE website for more course information.		 6
College-specified Courses Take any courses NOT within the Major requirements (including core courses and electives). 6

College / School Requirements (0 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


Not required.


Major Requirements (57 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25


1. Core Courses (38 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CHEM2004Principles of Analytical Chemistry4
CHEM2006Principles of Inorganic Chemistry4
CHEM2007Principles of Organic Chemistry4
CHEM2008Principles of Physical Chemistry4
CHEM2073Entrepreneurship Programme In Chemistry 13
CHEM3014Inorganic Chemistry4
CHEM3015Organic Chemistry4
CHEM3016Physical Chemistry4
CHEM3027Analytical Chemistry4
MA2172Applied Statistics for Sciences and Engineering3

2. Electives (19 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CS2204Fundamentals of Internet Applications Development3
CS2360Java Programming3
CSCI3001Grand Challenges in the World3
CSCI4002Industrial Attachment Scheme for Science Students3
CSCI4005Overseas Internship Scheme for Science Student3
CHEM2003Biochemistry3BMS2004 Biochemistry is an equivalent course offered to students from 2017/18.
CHEM2005Principles of Environmental Chemistry4
CHEM3012Genetics4BMS3203 Genetics is an equivalent course offered to students from 2022/23.
CHEM3038Environmental Sampling and Risk Assessment4
CHEM3042Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences41-4 credits.
CHEM3081Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA3
CHEM3082Graphene: Fundamentals and Emergent Applications3
CHEM3084Forensic Imaging3
CHEM3085Gemological Science3
CHEM4021Environmental Pollution4
CHEM4022Environmental Toxicology4
CHEM4036Project6
CHEM4037Seminar Series3
CHEM4041Selected Topics in Chemistry4
CHEM4088Entrepreneurship Programme In Chemistry 26
CHEM2071Biological Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM3052Chemistry beyond the Molecule: Supramolecular Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM3053Computational Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM3055Green Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM3083Cosmetic Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4029Advanced Analytical Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4030Advanced Inorganic Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4031Advanced Organic Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4033Industrial Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4034Environmental Control and Waste Treatment4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4035Environmental Measurements4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4043Food Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4045Medicinal Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4051Forensic Chemistry3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4054Chemical Bonding and Molecular Spectroscopy3Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4084Crystallography/Solid-state Inorganic Chemistry4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4085Testing and Certification Sciences4Courses offered in alternate years.
CHEM4089Techniques and Instrumentation for Chemical Biology4Courses offered in alternate years.

For the Cosmetic Chemistry stream

Electives (13 - 16 credit units) 
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CHEM3083Cosmetic Chemistry3
CSCI4002Industrial Attachment Scheme for Science Students3Project titles to be agreed by the Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists (HKSCC)

Choose at least one out of the following three courses:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CHEM4030Advanced Inorganic Chemistry4
CHEM4031Advanced Organic Chemistry4
CHEM4045Medicinal Chemistry3

Choose one out of the following two courses:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CHEM3042Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences4Project in CHEM3042 shall be related to Cosmetic Chemistry.
CHEM4036 Project6Project in CHEM4036 shall be related to Cosmetic Chemistry.

For the Forensic Chemistry stream 

Electives (16-17 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CHEM2003Biochemistry3
CHEM2809Science Versus Crime3
CHEM3084Forensic Imaging3
CHEM4051Forensic Chemistry3

Choose at least one out of the following two courses:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
CHEM3017Molecular Biology4
CHEM3081Chemical Biology of DNA and RNA3

Choose one out of the following two courses:
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
CHEM3042Directed Studies in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Sciences4Project in CHEM3042 shall be related to Forensic Science.
CHEM4089Techniques and Instrumentation for Chemical Biology4