Secondary Schools - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Dual Program 2023
Introduction of DP Program
“Secondary Schools - The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Dual Program 2023” aims to provide an alternative pathway for students who are gifted in certain areas so that they can:
1. Spend most of their time at secondary schools for a healthy, holistic personal development;
2. Devote part of their time at HKUST studying subjects of their interest at an accelerated pace and earn university credits.
Program Structure
DP has a 3-level progressive structure. At first entry, students can choose one of the following aspects which they have shown excellent achievement or great potential in either Pre-stage Level or Level 1 (the Pre-stage Level is specially designed for junior secondary school (the first three years of secondary school) students). Students who have successfully completed a level with excellent performance can choose to proceed to the next level of the same aspect in the next year.
Course Level | Content | Course Type | Subjects |
Pre-stage Level | Bridging Courses to Level 1 | Non Credit-bearing | Mathematics Physics |
Level 1 | Accelerated Matching Courses in Secondary School Level | Chemistry Life Science Mathematics Physics Engineering* | |
Level 2 | Introductory University Level | Credit-bearing | |
Level 3 | University Level Courses on Specialized Subjects | Examples of courses offered: - Multivariable Calculus - Modern Physics - Organic Chemistry I - Biodiversity - Statics |
*Engineering level 2 is non-credit bearing course.
Nomination Period: 1 Sep 2023 (Fri) – 29 Sep 2023 (Fri)
Course Period of Pre-stage and Level 1: November 2023 to April 2024, Saturdays
Target: Secondary school students with strong potential and commitment
Details and Nomination Procedure: https://cdgt.hkust.edu.hk/dp-nomination
Dual Program Online Information Session and Parent Seminar (for student and parent)
Date: 9 September 2023 (Sat)
Time: Information Session - 11 am-1 pm; and
Parent Seminar - 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Language: Cantonese
Details and Online Registration: https://cdgt.hkust.edu.hk/dp-talk
Update Date：2023-09-07