B.Sc. in Chemistry — CUHK Major Requirements (2026–27)

Faculty: Science · Admission code: CHEMN · 68 units · For students admitted in 2026–27

Students are required to complete a minimum of 68 units of courses as follows:

1.Faculty Package9 units

Group B

CHEM1070

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
CHEM 1070Principles of Modern Chemistry
A-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 11:15AM Fr 8:30AM - 10:15AM
AT01-TUT: Mo 11:30AM - 12:15PM
B-LEC: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM

Group D

PHYS1001 or 1002 or 1111

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
PHYS 1001Essential Physics
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 1:30PM - 3:15PM
1. For JUPAS entrants without attending HKDSE Physics or Combined Science with Physics component, including absentees.2. For non-JUPAS students, please seek advice and permission from the Department of Physics.
PHYS 1002General Physics
A-LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
AT01-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
BT01-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
Not for students who have taken PHYS1111 or 1113.
PHYS 1111Introduction to Mechanics, Fluids, and Waves (University Physics I)
A-LEC: Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM We 9:30AM - 10:15AM
AE01-EXR: We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
AE02-EXR: We 5:30PM - 6:15PM
AE03-EXR: Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM
AE04-EXR: Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
AT01-TUT: We 10:30AM - 11:15AM
B-LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM Th 2:30PM - 3:15PM
BE01-EXR: Tu 1:30PM - 2:15PM
BE02-EXR: Tu 1:30PM - 2:15PM
BE03-EXR: Tu 1:30PM - 2:15PM
BT01-TUT: Th 3:30PM - 4:15PM
For New Undergraduate Curriculum from 2012.Not for students who have taken PHYS1113.

A course from the following

Group A

LSCI1001 or 1002 or 1012

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
LSCI 1001Basic Concepts in Biological Sciences
--LEC: Tu 3:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken LSCI1002 or 1003.
LSCI 1002Introduction to Biological Sciences
--LEC: Th 3:30PM - 6:15PM
--LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
-.
LSCI 1012Introduction to Life Forms in the Biosphere
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM

Group C

MATH1520 (preferred) or 1010 (preferred) or 1525 or 1550

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
MATH 1520University Mathematics for Applications
A-LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 2:15PM We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
AT01-TUT: Mo 2:30PM - 3:15PM
AT02-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: Mo 3:30PM - 5:15PM We 10:30AM - 11:15AM
BT01-TUT: Mo 5:30PM - 6:15PM
BT02-TUT: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
C-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
CT01-TUT: Tu 12:30PM - 1:15PM
CT02-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken MATH1010/1018.
MATH 1010University Mathematics
A-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM
AT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
B-LEC: We 1:30PM - 2:15PM Mo 12:30PM - 2:15PM
BT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
C-LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM We 12:30PM - 1:15PM
CT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
D-LEC: We 5:30PM - 6:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
DT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
E-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM We 5:30PM - 6:15PM
ET01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
F-LEC: Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
FT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
G-LEC: We 10:30AM - 11:15AM Mo 4:30PM - 6:15PM
GT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
H-LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM
HT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
I-LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
IT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
J-LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM Th 3:30PM - 4:15PM
JT01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken MATH1018, IMSC2018, 2028, 2058, 2068, 2230 or students who are taking MATH1520 in the same term.
MATH 1525Basic Mathematics for Science and Technology
A-LEC: Mo 12:30PM - 2:15PM We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
AT01-TUT: Tu 2:30PM - 3:15PM
Not for students who have taken any one of MATH1010/1018, 1025/1028, 1530, 1610, 1620.
MATH 1550Methods of Matrices and Linear Algebra
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM
Not for students who have taken MATH1030/1038, 1610, 1630.

Group E

STAT1011 or 1012

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
STAT 1011Introduction to Statistics
A-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
AT01-TUT: TBA
B-LEC: Th 12:30PM - 2:15PM Mo 11:30AM - 12:15PM
BT01-TUT: TBA
C-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
CT01-TUT: TBA
D-LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM
DT01-TUT: TBA
E-LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM
ET01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken STAT1012 or consent of the instructor.
STAT 1012Statistics for Life Sciences
A-LEC: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
AT01-TUT: TBA
B-LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 12:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: TBA
Not for students who have taken STAT1011 or consent of the instructor.

2.Required Courses49 units

CHEM1300, 2110, 2120, 2200, 2270, 2300, 2310, 2400, 2860, 2870, 3130, 3220, 3320, 3410, 3810, 3830, 3860, 3870, 4030/4040 (capstone courses)

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
CHEM 1300 [2]Fundamentals in Physical Chemistry
A-LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
AT01-TUT: Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
B-LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM
BT01-TUT: Fr 8:30AM - 9:15AM
CHEM 2110 [2]Fundamentals of Spectroscopic Analysis
--LEC: Mo 11:30AM - 1:15PM
-T01-TUT: Fr 9:30AM - 10:15AM
CHEM 2120 [2]Main Group Chemistry
--LEC: We 8:30AM - 10:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 8:30AM - 9:15AM
CHEM 2200Organic Functional Groups: Structure and Reactivity
--LEC: Fr 9:30AM - 10:15AM Mo 11:30AM - 1:15PM
CHEM 2270 [1]Student Oriented Teaching
AS01-SEM: Fr 10:30AM - 11:15AM
BS01-SEM: Fr 10:30AM - 11:15AM
CS01-SEM: Fr 10:30AM - 11:15AM
CHEM 2300Thermodynamics and Chemical Equilibrium
--LEC: Fr 8:30AM - 9:15AM Mo 8:30AM - 10:15AM
CHEM 2310Atoms and Molecules
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite: PHYS1001/1002/1111.
CHEM 2400 [2]Analytical Chemistry
--LEC: Th 8:30AM - 10:15AM
-T01-TUT: Mo 10:30AM - 11:15AM
--.
CHEM 2860 [4]Integrated Chemistry Laboratory I
AL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
CL01-LAB: Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
DL01-LAB: Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken CHEM2868.
CHEM 2870 [4]Integrated Chemistry Laboratory II
AL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
CL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
DL01-LAB: Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM
EL01-LAB: Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
FL01-LAB: Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM
GL01-LAB: Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
HL01-LAB: Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Not for students who have taken CHEM2878.
CHEM 3130Transition Metal Chemistry
--LEC: Tu 12:30PM - 2:15PM Th 10:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM
CHEM 3220 [2]Organic Reactions: Reactivity and Selectivity
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Tu 12:30PM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2200.
CHEM 3320Chemical Kinetics
--LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
CHEM 3410Instrumental Analysis
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 11:15AM Th 11:30AM - 1:15PM
--.
CHEM 3810 [2]Organic Chemistry Laboratory
AL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2860 or CHEM2868.Co-requisite: CHEM3220.
CHEM 3830 [2]Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
AL01-LAB: Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Tu 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2870 or CHEM2878.Co-requisite: CHEM3320.
CHEM 3860 [2]Transition Metal Chemistry Laboratory
AL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
CL01-LAB: Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2860 or CHEM2868.Co-requisite: CHEM3130.
CHEM 3870 [2]Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
AL01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
BL01-LAB: Th 2:30PM - 6:15PM
CL01-LAB: Fr 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2870 or CHEM2872 or CHEM2878.Co-requisite: CHEM3410.
CHEM 4030 [0]Problem-based Learning in Chemistry I
--LEC: TBA
-J01-PRJ: TBA
CHEM 4040 [4]Problem-based Learning in Chemistry II
--LEC: TBA
-J01-PRJ: TBA
--LEC: TBA
-J01-PRJ: TBA
Pre-requisite: CHEM4030.

3.Elective Courses10 units

(a)One course from

CHEM3230 or 3340

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
CHEM 3230 [2]Conjugated Molecules and Synthetic Polymers
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
Pre-requisite: CHEM3220.
CHEM 3340 [2]Materials Chemistry
--LEC: Th 8:30AM - 10:15AM

(b)8 units from the following lists, of which at most one CHEM course at 3000 level and one non-CHEM course:8 units

Undergraduate electives

CHEM3420, 3820, 3840, 4100, 4101, 4200, 4280, 4300, 4303, 4400, 4440, 4471, 4525, 4535, 4630, 4640, 4710, 4730, 4780, 4784, 4785, 4786, 4788

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
CHEM 3420 [2]Accreditation of Laboratory Tests
--LEC: We 8:30AM - 10:15AM
CHEM 3820 [2]Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
-L01-LAB: We 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Co-requisite: CHEM3230.
CHEM 3840 [2]Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
-L01-LAB: Mo 2:30PM - 6:15PM
Co-requisite: CHEM3340.
CHEM 4100Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM
CHEM 4101 [2]Organic Electronics: Theory and Applications
--LEC: We 10:30AM - 12:15PM
CHEM 4200 [2]Bioorganic Chemistry and Chemical Biology
--LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2200.
CHEM 4280 [2]Chemistry in Biofuel
CHEM 4300 [2]Advanced Physical Chemistry
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM
Pre-requisite: CHEM1300 and CHEM2310.
CHEM 4303 [2]Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
CHEM 4400 [2]Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Pre-requisite: CHEM2400 & CHEM3410.
CHEM 4440Food Testing and Environmental Analysis
--LEC: Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM
Pre-requisite: CHEM2400.Co-requisite: CHEM3410.
CHEM 4471 [1]Internship
-P01-PRA: TBA
CHEM 4525Advanced Environmental Chemistry
CHEM 4535Chemical Treatment Process
--LEC: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM
CHEM 4630 [2]Asymmetric Organic Synthesis
--LEC: Tu 8:30AM - 10:15AM
CHEM 4640 [2]Pharmaceutical Chemistry
For Year 3 or above CHEM Major.
CHEM 4710 [2]Quantum Chemistry
CHEM 4730 [2]Special Topics in Chemistry
CHEM 4780 [2]Mass Spectrometry
CHEM 4784 [2]Bioanalytical Methods
CHEM 4785 [2]Industrial Chemistry
CHEM 4786 [2]Principles and applications of coating chemistry
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Tu 1:30PM - 2:15PM
CHEM 4788 [2]Chemical Applications in Forensic Science
--LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM

CHEM courses at 5000 level (with approval from the Department)

CHEM5300, 5301, 5303, 5540, 5550, 5560, 5620, 5642, 5680, 5780, 5784, 5785, 5910, 5920

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
CHEM 5300 [2]Advanced Quantum Mechanics and Computational Chemistry
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 9:30AM - 10:15AM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.Exclusion: CHEM4300.
CHEM 5301 [2]Colloids and Surface Chemistry
For MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5303 [2]Recent Development of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
--LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 8:30AM - 9:15AM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5501Laboratory Accreditation Based on ISO/IEC 17025
--LEC: Mo 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5502Measurement Uncertainty
--LEC: Tu 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5503Method Validation and Quality Control in Analytical Laboratory
--LEC: Mo 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5504Introduction to OECD & Related International Trade Protocol
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5505Material Characterization and Testing
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5506Food Safety Testing and Management System Certification
--LEC: Fr 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5507Forensic Sciences and Doping Control
--LEC: Tu 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5508Environmental Pollutants, Analysis and Monitoring
--LEC: We 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5511Analytical Atomic Spectroscopy
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5513Principle and Practice of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry in Analytical Sciences
--LEC: We 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5514MSc Thesis
-J01-PRJ: Sa 9:30AM - 4:30PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5515Research Project in Method Development
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5516Risk Management in Chemical Testing Laboratories
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5517Metrology in Chemistry
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5518Chemical Testing of Consumer Products
--LEC: Th 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5519Chemical Testing of Construction Materials
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5521Pharmaceutical Testing and Analysis
--LEC: Th 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5522Water Safety, Treatment Processes and Monitoring of Water Quality
--LEC: Fr 6:30PM - 9:15PM
Students from MSc of Accreditation Chemistry only.
CHEM 5523Chemistry and Analytical Methods of Surface Finishing & Coatings
For students in MSc of Accreditation Chemistry.
CHEM 5540 [2]Bioinorganic Chemistry
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5550 [2]Organometallic Chemistry of f-Block Elements
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5560 [2]Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis of d-Block Elements
--LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 11:15AM
For MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5620 [2]Synthetic Methods in Organic Chemistry
--LEC: Mo 11:30AM - 1:15PM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5642 [2]Supramolecular Chemistry
--LEC: Tu 11:30AM - 1:15PM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry or MSc Advanced Materials Science.
CHEM 5650 [2]Photocatalysis and Its Application in Organic Synthesis
--LEC: Mo 8:30AM - 10:15AM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5678 [1]Research Seminars
-S01-SEM: Fr 4:30PM - 6:15PM
-S01-SEM: Fr 4:30PM - 6:15PM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5680Advanced Chemical Biology
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.Not for students who have taken CHEM4200.
CHEM 5780 [2]Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry;Course Exclusion: CHEM4780.
CHEM 5784 [2]Instrumental Analysis of Biomolecules
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5785 [2]Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage
For students in MPhil or PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5910 [2]Current Topics in Chemistry
For students in MPhil-PhD Chemistry.
CHEM 5920 [2]Computational Chemistry
For students in MPhil or PhD Chemistry.Not for students who have taken CHEM4710.

Non-CHEM courses

BCHE3050#, CMBI4002#, PHYS3021#, 3022#, 4031#, 4440#

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CourseTitleT1T2T1 Teaching scheduleT2 Teaching scheduleEnrolment informationAlso in minor
BCHE 3050 [2]Molecular Biology
--LEC: Mo 9:30AM - 11:15AM
Not for students who have taken BCHE4010 or BIOL2310.
CMBI 4002 [1]Protein Folding
--LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM
Pre-requisite: BCHE2030 and BIOL2120.
PHYS 3021Quantum Mechanics I
--LEC: Tu 12:30PM - 2:15PM Th 1:30PM - 2:15PM
-E01-EXR: Mo 6:30PM - 7:15PM
-E02-EXR: We 6:30PM - 7:15PM
-E03-EXR: Fr 9:30AM - 10:15AM
-T01-TUT: Th 2:30PM - 3:15PM
Pre-requisite: PHYS1122 or its equivalents, or permission of instructor.
PHYS 3022Applied Quantum Mechanics
--LEC: Tu 4:30PM - 6:15PM Th 4:30PM - 5:15PM
-E01-EXR: Tu 6:30PM - 7:15PM
-E02-EXR: We 11:30AM - 12:15PM
-E03-EXR: We 6:30PM - 7:15PM
-T01-TUT: Th 5:30PM - 6:15PM
Pre-requisite: PHYS3021.
PHYS 4031Statistical Mechanics
--LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM Fr 9:30AM - 10:15AM
-E01-EXR: Mo 9:30AM - 10:15AM
-E02-EXR: We 1:30PM - 2:15PM
-T01-TUT: Fr 10:30AM - 11:15AM
Pre-requisite: PHYS2041 and 2051 or their equivalents, or permission of instructor.
PHYS 4440Topics in Nanoscience and Technology
Pre-requisite: PHYS3021 or its equivalents, or permission of instructor.

Explanatory Notes

1.

CHEM courses at 2000 and above level as well as those labeled as # will be included in the calculation of Major GPA for honours classification.

2.

Potential students majoring in Chemistry are strongly recommended to take CHEM1870 as basic training to prepare for laboratory classes in upper years.

3.

A student in the final year of attendance may, under special circumstances and with written approval from the Department, select CHEM4480 and/or 4490 to substitute up to 4 units of any courses in the Chemistry Programme.

4.

Students in their final year of attendance may, subject to approval by the Department, select CHEM4980/4990 and submit an undergraduate thesis in place of CHEM4030/4040.

[a]

Students may select research-oriented course(s), as approved by the Major Programme, to substitute up to 4 units for fulfillment of Research Courses requirement.

[b]

Students must complete any exchange/research/internship programme(s) offered by the University, Colleges, the Faculty of Science or Major Programme, as approved by the Major Programme, to fulfill the Experiential Learning requirement. Students are responsible for the extra costs incurred in the exchange/research/internship programme(s).