This year, 5 students from the College of Science have been admitted into the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Programme with Columbia University. YAO Heyuan, a student from Computing Mathematics shared with us, “I am really excited, delighted and honoured for being admitted to the programme and can enjoy my undergraduate studies in two charming and excellent universities. I look forward to the upcoming opportunities and challenges from a new environment. It will be an unforgettable experience in my life!”

A delegation of 15 members from the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI) led by Mr. Ricky Chan and Mr. Anthony Lam, Deputy Chairmen of FHKI, visited College of Science on 2 February 2021.

Giselle Chow Tsz Wing, a year-4 student from the Department of Chemistry, has been awarded the Champion of “Camera! Film a Science Video Competition”.

The College of Science has been in partnership with different world renowned universities to offer Joint Bachelor's Degree Programmes for our Bachelor of Science students. These programmes strengthen the profiles of students and have been well received. Many graduates also expressed appreciation towards the opportunities offered and how the programmes helped pave their career path.

The new programmes include a Bachelor of Science degree programme with a stream option in Global Research Enrichment and Technopreneurship (GREAT), a law–math double degree programme, and joint bachelor’s degree programmes in partnership with the University of Edinburgh and the University of Manchester in the UK.

Columbia University accepted 7 students from the College of Science, including 4 from Computing Mathematics and 3 from Applied Physics, into the Joint Bachelor’s Degree Program for 2020 entry, marking a significant increase in the acceptance rate this year.