Earth System Science (Atmospheric Science / Geophysics)

JS4633 地球系統科學 (大氣科學 / 地球物理)

20

Projected Enrolment

This is indicative admission quota which is subject to adjustment.

4

Duration of Study

The normative study period is 4 years.

Table of Content

Information you can find on this page:

1

Programme Highlights

2

2021 Requirements

3

Score Calculation

4

2020 Admission Grades

Programme Highlights

What our students say...

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Tailored for Science Lovers who Want to Tackle Environmental Challenges

The curriculum is designed to educate and prepare a new generation of students in the interdisciplinary framework of Earth System Science, with two sub-disciplines namely, Atmospheric Science or Geophysics. Under this programme, students will have early exposure to scientific issues related to the Earth System. Students will also be given opportunities to gain valuable quantitative and analytical skills and build their research and career capacities through laboratory work, field trips and research projects.

OUR DESIGN

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Placement Programme at Hong Kong Observatory

Every year a few qualified students will be sent out to the Hong Kong Observatory for a fascinating internship opportunity to not only embark on weather and climate research, but also to experience first-hand the nature and routines of meteorological services. Both one-year and summer placements are available.

OUR DESIGN

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Undergraduate Research Programme

There are many opportunities for ESSC undergraduates to conduct research. In the summer research programme, students will have opportunity to work in a research group, laboratory, or field to explore interesting and challenging questions related to global environmental change, atmospheric science, and geosciences.

OUR DESIGN

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Read Students' Stories

What is Earth System Science?

Watch the following videos to explore:

1) Admission Talk (JUPAS) [5:18] in Cantonese
2) Teaching Activities [4:21]
3) ZOOM Into Science - Plants Breathe: How does it affect Weather and Air Pollution? 植物也呼吸 [1:02:33] in Cantonese
4) ZOOM Into Science - Zoom in to the Rocks 石頭睇真啲 [52:03] in Cantonese

Programme Website  |  Leaflet 

Programme-specific Requirements (2021 Entry)

JUPAS applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements to be considered by the programme concerned

SubjectLevel
English4
Chinese3
Mathematics4
Liberal Studies2
Elective 1 - one of the following subjects:
  • M1/M2
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Geography
  • Physics
4
Elective 2 - one of the following subjects:
  • M1/M2
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Combined Science
  • Geography
  • Integrated Science
  • Physics
3

Interview Arrangement

Before
release of
HKDSE results:

Yes (on a selective basis)
(24 - 25 May)

After
release of
HKDSE results:

No

For Admission Score Calculation

Score Conversion

Level 5** = 8.5
Level 5* = 7
Level 5 = 5.5
Level 4 = 4
Level 3 = 3
Level 2 = 2
Level 1 = 1

HKDSE Subject Weighting

Subjects with heavier weighting:

English, Mathematics, M1 or M2, Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Geography, Integrated Science, Physics

(weighting ranges from 1.2 - 2.0)

Selection Principle

Best 5

The programme calculates admission scores based on the total score of Best 5 HKDSE subjects.

Bonus points will be awarded to the 6th and 7th subjects.

More than 1 HKDSE Sitting

No penalty will be imposed

Note 1: Please note that admission to the University is on a competitive basis. Apart from public examination results, applicants' other learning experiences, prior education, and interview performance (if any) will also be considered.

Note 2: For score conversion of Category C: Other Language subjects, Grade A = 5 / Grade B = 4 / Grade C = 3 / Grade D = 2 / Grade E = 1

Note 3: For 2021 entry, the best result in the same subject taken by a candidate in his/her three most recent attempts of the HKDSE examination will be used for calculation of the admission score.

Admission Grades (2020 Entry)

Programme Selection Principle in 2020 entry: Best 5

Target Percentile
CHIENGMATHLSM1/M2Best Elective2nd Best Elective3rd Best ElectiveTotal Reference Score
UQ445*555**5** 30
M3545* 5*5527
LQ555*4 55 26

Note 1: The Total Reference Score is the total score of the applicant calculated based on the programme selection principle (where level 5** = 7 / level 5* = 6 / level 5 = 5 / level 4 = 4 /  level 3 = 3 / level 2 = 2 / level 1 = 1 for Category A subjects. For Category C: Other Language subjects, Grade A = 5 / Grade B = 4 / Grade C = 3 / Grade D = 2 / Grade E = 1).

Note 2: In the admission process, some programmes may have additional requirements (such as specifying subject requirements, assigning heavier weighting to specific subjects, etc.) which are NOT reflected in the Total Reference Score above.

Note 3: Please note that as admission is NOT based on public examination results alone, and the overall scores of students admitted to each programme vary from year to year, the information provided is for reference only, and should not be used to predict the chance of admission to any programme in subsequent years.

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