| Phone Website |
(852) 3943 7931 statdept@cuhk.edu.hk www.sta.cuhk.edu.hk |
| Admission | SCIENCE (JS4601) |
The Department of Statistics was founded in 1982. Our primary mission is to provide a quality education and undertake cutting-edge research. In today's Information Age, statistics has become an indispensable tool in business, social studies, engineering, medicine, clinical studies, genetics and marketing. To meet the increasing demand for well-rounded statistics graduates, we offer undergraduate programmes in Statistics, Risk Management Science, Computational Data Science (jointly administrated by the Department of Computer Science and Engineering) and Quantitative Finance and Risk Management Science (jointly administered by the Department of Finance). We also offer postgraduate programmes for students who intend to become experts in the field.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in fields such as business, teaching and research. The curriculum covers the core of the subject and maintains a balance between theory and practice. Students are required to engage in workshops, case studies and projects under the supervision of teaching staff to broaden their statistical knowledge base, hone their practical skills and gain experience in handling real-life problems. Students can choose to specialise in one of the three streams: Data Science and Business Statistics Stream, Statistical Learning and Data Mining Stream, and Data Analytics Stream.
Our graduates readily find employment in business, insurance, banking and finance, information technology, Government and professional services. Positions include statisticians, research analysts, data analysts, traders, financial analysts, risk analysts, consultants, software engineers, programmers and teachers. Many of them now hold key positions in the civil service and in various private sectors. Some of our graduates continue their studies and pursue a higher degree in overseas and local universities.
Tony TSE
I joined the Hong Kong Jockey Club as a Football Trader. As a statistics graduate and a football enthusiast, I appreciate this rare opportunity to apply my knowledge and extend my lifelong passion to my work. My daily work requires the use of various statistical models to perform simulations and computations as well as to understand the performances of teams from historical matches. The analysis helps us better gauge the strength of the teams in the upcoming match and thus predict the results. CUHK Statistics has acquired me with knowledge of the essential theories, techniques and tools to help me beat the odds and create value for my company.
| Phone Website |
3943 9624 essc@cuhk.edu.hk www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/essc |
Earth System Science (ESSC) studies the dynamics of the Earth as an interrelated system that includes the atmosphere, biosphere, geosphere, and hydrosphere, as well as human impacts. ESSC offers two streams, for students who want to pursue in-depth studies in either “Atmospheric Science” or “Geophysics”. Both streams provide students with training in the basics of these sub-disciplines and introduce useful quantitative tools.
The ESSC programme provides students with solid scientific and mathematical foundation of the Earth System. The focus is on physical processes within different ‘spheres’, the interactions between them and how they shape the Earth's environment. Students who take this programme will be equipped with strong analytic and computational skills. They can build their research and career capacities via laboratory work, numerical modeling and programming, seminars, workshops and research projects.
Students can pursue further studies in Earth System or related sciences, or they can embark on careers in education, weather and climate services in the government or private sector, NGOs, environmental consultancy, exploration of natural resources including petroleum and natural gas, geotechnical engineering, information technology, data analytics and other sectors requiring strong quantitative or analytic skills.
| Phone Website |
(852) 3943 3542 nsci@cuhk.edu.hk www.sci.cuhk.edu.hk/nsci |
| Admission | Non-JUPAS |
The Faculty of Science is dedicated to educating and inspiring the next generation of scientific innovators and leaders. The B.Sc. in Natural Sciences Programme (NSCI) is a senior year programme designed in answer to the growing need for opportunities for further study among sub-degree holders. The way of learning science and the professional skills that are embedded in science programmes help develop students with life-long learning abilities and equip them with knowledge, skills and attitudes that are essential to be leaders of the rapidly changing world with ever-advancing technologies. This programme strives to provide a rigorous training in the sciences so that graduates will have acquired a broad knowledge in science and in-depth knowledge across several science subjects, mastered a basket of professional and generic skills for career development, and developed attitudes and values with a view to contributing to the advancement and betterment of the society.
The Natural Sciences Programme, supported by 13 programmes of the Faculty of Science, covers a wide range of science disciplines. The normative study period for this programme is two years, during which students must complete at least 51 units of science courses, including 32 units from one of the seven concentration areas. There are more than 300 multidisciplinary science courses open to Natural Sciences students, which provide large flexibility for students to tailor-make their own study pattern based primarily on their personal interests and specialties.
Graduates of this programme can look forward to career opportunities similar to those available for graduates of four-year science programmes. Many of our graduates started their career in commercial laboratories; other graduates found employment in education-related sectors and government departments. Some graduates with good academic performance went on to pursue postgraduate studies.
SIU Yan Hin
After completing my Higher Diploma degree, I decided to further pursue my study at CUHK for the Food and Nutrition concentration under the Natural Sciences Programme. The programme is a great one. It provides me with lots of opportunities to probe deeper into my interests and apply the knowledge I have learnt in different courses practically. I like the learning atmosphere at CUHK. I maintain a close relationship with my classmates; we work together for presentations and projects, motivate each other to learn and join different meaningful activities such as volunteer work and ambassador programmes. And all are preparing me for my future career as a nutritionist.
| Phone Website |
(852) 3943 9323 eesc@cuhk.edu.hk www.cuhk.edu.hk/sci/essc/eesc.html |
| Admission | SCIENCE (JS4601) OR Earth and Environmental Sciences (JS4648) |
Global climate change, environmental pollution, natural hazards, biodiversity loss, and the current energy and food crisis are all critical issues of public concern. Earth and Environmental Sciences Programme (EESC), integrating Earth System Science (ESSC) and Environmental Science (ENSC), will equip students with the latest knowledge and technical skills to observe, understand, analyse, and model the systems and processes that drive natural and anthropogenic global environmental changes.
In this programme, particular emphasis is placed on multidisciplinary and combined theoretical observational approaches to understanding the problems stated above and formulating potential solutions. Students will acquire a strong comprehensive foundation in the dynamics of the Earth and its environment, with options to specialize in the following streams to suit their background, interests and career objectives such as Atmospheric Science, Geophysics, and Environmental Science and Technology. Students will be given opportunities to gain valuable quantitative and analytical skills, and build their capabilities via laboratory work, field studies, numerical modeling and programming experience, seminars, workshops and research projects. Further enhancing these are exchange opportunities at overseas universities as well as internships in the Hong Kong Observatory and other government agencies, geotechnical firms, and environmental organisations.
Upon graduation, students are well prepared for jobs in the government, NGOs, and industries, including, but not limited to, geotechnical survey and engineering, meteorological and marine services, as well as climate, energy and environmental consulting. Students can also pursue further studies or embark on careers in the educational sector.
