Admission Policy of
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in
Applied Computing (JSSH03)
Programme Introduction
BSc-AC programme covers cutting-edge technologies, including computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science. It emphasizes essential software development skills, such as user interface and user experience design, and offers electives in areas like fintech and multimedia design. The curriculum progresses from foundational to advanced topics, with a stronger focus on practical application compared to traditional computer science programmes. BSc-AC aims to cultivate innovative thinking and practical skills, preparing students to tackle challenges in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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Admission Assessment
- Admission interview will be arranged on a selective basis.
- Applicants who are invited for an interview are required to attend according to the scheduled date and time. Applicants who fail to do so will be given a lower priority.
- Interview will be conducted during the period from May to July every year. Selected applicants will be notified of the details via email and SMS.
Admission Policy
- Applicants must fulfill the general entrance requirement.
- BSc-AC programme adopts a Best Five Subject policy. The admission score is calculated based upon the summation of the weighted score of best five subjects. Besides, the performance in the interview will also be an important consideration.
Subject Weighting
The following table shows the minimum level requirement and subject weight of HKDSE subjects. There are three levels of subject weight (1, 2, and 3) for the calculation of the weighted score.
| DSE Subject | Minimum Level Requirement | Subject Weight | ||||||
| A (Attained) | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Core | Chinese Language | |||||||
| English Language | ||||||||
| Mathematics (Compulsory Part) | ||||||||
| Citizenship and Social Development | ||||||||
| Elective | Biology | |||||||
| Business, Accounting and Financial Studies | ||||||||
| Chemistry | ||||||||
| Economics | ||||||||
| Information and Communication Technology | ||||||||
| Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1) / Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (M2) | ||||||||
| Physics | ||||||||
| Science: Combined Science | ||||||||
| Science: Integrated Science | ||||||||
| Others# | ||||||||
# No more than ONE Category B or Category C subject will be included in the Best Five Calculation.
| DSE Subject |
| Core |
| Chinese Language Minimum Level Requirement: Level 3 Subject Weight: 2 |
| English Language Minimum Level Requirement: Level 3 Subject Weight: 2 |
| Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Citizenship and Social Development Minimum Level Requirement: Attained Subject Weight: 0 |
| Elective |
| Biology Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 2 |
| Business, Accounting and Financial Studies Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Chemistry Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 2 |
| Economics Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Information and Communication Technology Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1) / Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 (M2) Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Physics Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 3 |
| Science: Combined Science Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 2 |
| Science: Integrated Science Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 2 |
| Others# Minimum Level Requirement: Level 2 Subject Weight: 1 |
# No more than ONE Category B or Category C subject will be included in the Best Five Calculation.
The following table illustrates an example of admission score calculation under our scoring system.
| DSE Subject | DSE Level attained (Y1) | Subject weight (Y2) | Weighted Admission score (Y1 × Y2) | Select for calculation (Best Five)? | Score included |
|
| Core | Chinese Language | 3 (3) | 2 | 6 | No | — |
| English Language | 4 (4) | 2 | 8 | Yes | 8 | |
| Mathematics (Compulsory Part) | 4 (4) | 3 | 12 | Yes | 12 | |
| Citizenship and Social Development | A | — | — | No | — | |
| Elective | Economics | 3 (3) | 3 | 9 | Yes | 9 |
| Information and Communication Technology | 4 (4) | 3 | 12 | Yes | 12 | |
| Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 (M1) | 3 (3) | 3 | 9 | Yes | 9 | |
| Admission Score | 50 | |||||
Please check the example of admission calculation with a desktop computer.
