University’s undergraduate programmes requiring specific elective subject(s)
Elective subject
requirements for
admission
University
Programme
Total no. of elective(s)
required and the level
requirement(s)
Additional requirements
Chemistry
CUHK
Pharmacy
2 electives
Level: 3
One of the following:
HKU
Bachelor of Science in Speech and Hearing
Sciences
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
Nil
HKU
Bachelor of Pharmacy
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
HKU
Bachelor of Medicine and
Bachelor of Surgery
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
HKU
Bachelor of Engineering
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
CUHK
Mathematics and Information Engineering
1 elective
Level: 2
Level 4 in Mathematics
Level 4 in Mathematics (Module 1 or2)
BUHK
Chinese Medicine/ Biomedical Science
1 elective
Level: 2
Nil
BUHK
Pharmacy in Chinese Medicine
1 elective
Level: 2
Nil
Biology
Combined Science
(with Biology
component)
One of the following:
Chemistry
Combined Science
(with Chemistry
component)
One of the following:
Physics
Combined Science
(with Physics
component)
One of the following:
Physics
Combined Science
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Combined Science
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
ICT
CUHK
Medicine
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
CUHK
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering
Information Engineering
Mechanical and Automation Engineering
Engineering Management
Systems Engineering &Engineering Management
1 elective
Level: 2
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
HKUST
Science
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Mathematics (Applied Mathematics)
Mathematics (Computer Science)
Mathematics (Mathematics & Physics)
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)
Mathematics (Pure Mathematics-Advanced)
Mathematics (Statistics & Financial Mathematics
Mathematics & Economics
Molecular Biomedical Sciences
Physics
2 electives
Level: 3
Alternative requirement: 1 elective in Level 3 if
the applicant has completed Extended Module 1
or 2 of Mathematics with Level 3
HKUST
BEng
Chemical Engineering
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Civil Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management
Logistics Engineering & Management
Mechanical Engineering
BSc
Computer Science
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Alternative requirement: 1 elective in Level 3 if
the applicant has completed Extended Module 1
or 2 of Mathematics with Level 3
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
Integrated Science
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
Integrated Science
ICT
HKU
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
HKU
Bachelor of Chinese Medicine
2 electives
Level: 3
Nil
HKU
Bachelor of Nursing
2 electives
Level: 3
Nil
HKU
Bachelor of Science
2 electives
Level: 3
Nil
City U
Energy and Environment
1 elective
Level: 3
Alternative requirement: Level 3 in any elective
subject for students who have attained Level 3 in
Mathematics
CUHK
Chinese Medicine
1 elective
Level: 3
Nil
CUHK
Science
Chemistry
Life Sciences (including Biochemistry; Biology;
Environmental Science Food & Nutritional
Sciences; and Molecular Biotechnology)
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
1 elective
Level: 3
Alternative requirement: Level 3 in any elective
subject for students who have attained Level 3 in
Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
HKU
BBA (Information Systems)
2 electives
Level: 3
Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
One of the following:
HKU
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
City U
Science
1 elective
Level: 3
Alternative requirement: Level 3 in any elective
subject for students who have attained Level 3 in
Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
Integrated Science
Physical Education
One of the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
Integrated Science
BAFS
DAT
ICT
University’s undergraduate programme requiring subject(s) with specific level(s) of attainment
University
HKU
Programme
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Total no. of elective(s)
required and the level
requirement(s)
2 electives
Level: 3
Additional requirements
Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics
Level 4 in Mathematics
Level 4 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
HKU
BBA (Law)
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
Level 4 in Chinese Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
HKU
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
HKU
Bachelor of Science (Quantitative Finance)
2 electives
Level: 3
Extended Module 1 or Module 2 of Mathematics
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
HKU
BBA
BBA (Accounting and Finance)
BBA (International Business and Global Management)
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
HKU
Bachelor of Arts (Literary Studies) and Bachelor of Laws
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
Level 4 in Chinese Language
HKU
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws)
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
Level 4 in Chinese Language
HKU
Laws
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
Level 4 in Chinese Language
CUHK
Enrichment Mathematics
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 4 in Mathematics
Level 4 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
CUHK
Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
CUHK
Risk Management Science
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
CUHK
Architectural Studies
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
CUHK
Economics
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Mathematics and Economics are preferred
CUHK
Public Health
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
Biology or Combined Science with Biology as a
component is preferred
CUHK
Legal Studies
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in Chinese Language
Level 5 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
CUHK
Global Business Studies
International Business and Chinese Enterprise
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 5 in Chinese Language
Level 5 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
CUHK
Insurance, Financial and Actuarial Analysis
Quantitative Finance
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 3 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
CUHK
Professional Accountancy
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
CUHK
Translation
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
Level 3 in Mathematics
CUHK
B.A. (English Studies)
B.Ed. (English Language Education)
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
CUHK
BBA.JD
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
CUHK
Liberal Studies
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
CUHK
Government and Public Administration
Social Work
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
HKUST
2 electives
Level: 3
Level 4 in English Language
Level 3 in Mathematics
City U
Business and Management
BBA
 Economics
 Finance
 General Business Management
 Global Business
 Information Systems
 Management
 Marketing
 Operations Management
 Professional Accounting
BSc
 Economics & Finance
 Quantitative Finance

Law
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 5 in English Language
City U
Business
1 elective
Level: 3
Level 3 in Mathematics
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours) English Language - Primary/Secondary
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 4 in English Language
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours) Chinese Language - Secondary
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 4 in Chinese language
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) - Chinese Major
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 4 in Chinese language
HKIEd
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 4 in Chinese language
Level 4 in English Language
Chinese Major: Level 3 in Chinese Literature
preferred
English Major: Level 3 in English Literature
preferred
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Liberal Studies)
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 3 in Liberal Studies
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Primary) - Mathematics Major
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 3 in Mathematics
Level 2 in Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
Alternative requirement: 1 elective in Level 3 if
the applicant has completed Extended Module 1
or 2 of Mathematics with Level 3
University’s undergraduate programmes mentioning preferred subject(s)
University
Progammes
Preferred Subject
Other Preferred Subjects
Music
Total no. of elective(s)
required and the level
requirement(s)
1 elective Level: 3
CUHK
Music as an elective or equivalent is
preferred
Nil
CUHK
Nursing
2 electives
Level: 3
One subject preferably from the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Combined Science
Integrated Science
Nil
CUHK
English
1 elective
Level: 3
Literature in English is preferred
Nil
CUHK
Fine Arts
1 elective
Level: 3
Visual Arts is preferred
Nil
Poly U
Applied Sciences
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably a relevant single science
subject/Combined Science with relevant
components
Preferably with any of the extended modules
in Mathematics (for Engineering Physics and
Investment Science programmes only);
Preferably with another single Science
subject/ Combined Science covering
remaining areas (for Food Safety &
Technology programme only)
Poly U
Construction & Land Use
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably Physics/Combined Science with
Physics component (for programmes other
than Property Management and Surveying )
Preferably with any of the extended modules
in Mathematics (for programmes other than
Property Management and Surveying)
Poly U
Engineering
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably Physics, Biology, Chemistry,
Combined Science or Information &
Communication Technology
Preferably with any of the extended modules
in Mathematics (for Double Degree in
Business Administration and Engineering,
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical
Engineering programmes only)
Poly U
Optometry
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably a single science subject
Preferably with Combined Science covering
the remaining areas
Poly U
Biomedical Engineering
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably any single science subject/
Combined Science
Preferably Biology /Combined Science with
a Biology component
Preferably with any of the extended modules
in Mathematics
Nil
Poly U
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
1 elective
Level: 2
Poly U
Medical Laboratory Science
Radiotherapy
Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
1 elective
Level: 2
Preferably Biology /Combined Science with
a Biology component
Preferably with any of the extended modules
in Mathematics
City U
Engineering
1 elective
Level: 3
Students are advised to study one or more
of the following HKDSE subjects: Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Extended
Module 1 or 2), Science (Integrated or
Combined), BAFS, DAT, ICT
BUHK
Visual Arts
1 elective
Level: 2
Attainment in Visual Arts determined by the
Academy
Nil
BUHK
Music
1 elective
Level: 2
Music qualification determined by the
Department
Nil
BUHK
Communication
1 elective
Level: 2
Student Learning Profile will be specially
considered
Nil
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
(Visual Arts)
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 3 in Visual Arts preferred
Nil
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
(Music)
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 3 in Music preferred
Nil
HKIEd
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in
Creative Arts and Culture
2 electives
Level: 2
Visual Arts Major: Level 3 in Visual Arts
preferred
Music Major: Level 3 in Music preferred
Nil
HKIEd
Bachelor of Education (Honours)
(Physical Education)
2 electives
Level: 2
Level 3 in Physical Education preferred
Nil