香港城市大学

This major integrates theory and practice. By focusing on the application of knowledge, it helps students to understand important scientific issues, current technologies and future challenges in light of local, regional and global needs. Most of the courses have a lab component that complements the lectures and tutorials and enables students to acquire hands-on experience in preparation for their future employment or further study.

The Chemistry major aims to provide students with a firm foundation in chemistry that will equip them with the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes required to achieve personal development and find suitable employment in the industrial, commercial, government and educational sectors.

Professional Recognition

Chemistry graduates are eligible for:

• Full Membership of the American Chemical Society
• Full Membership of the Chemical Institute of Canada
• Membership of the Canadian Society for Chemistry
• Full Membership of the Hong Kong Chemical Society
• Graduate Membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute
• Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Chemistry

We aim to facilitate your active learning, rather than forcing you to memorise information. We use a range of strategies to help you learn, including:

• Web-based software to enhance your discussion of course materials;
• the Personal Response System, an electronic device used in the classroom to gauge your understanding during lessons;
• problem-based learning schemes that stimulate you to apply subject knowledge to solve daily life problems related to chemistry; and
• open book examinations in some courses to encourage you to read widely and enhance your comprehension skills.

This major provides basic and professional training in the areas of chemistry. Graduates can seek career opportunities in the industrial, governmental and educational sectors.

The major has close relationships with the government and industrial sectors, with the goal of nurturing the next generation of chemistry professionals.