The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5102
JS5102｜Science (Group A)
理學Ａ組
HKUST
Entry difficultyLowEntry bar: Low
33.13Admission median (2025) · per subject 3.3 / 7
A relatively open bar — meeting it gives good odds.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)5.8applicants per offer · Medium
Band A offer rate (2025)17%774 → 133
2026 places402Published as a combined figure with JS5103
Average grade per subject 3.3 (vs all programmes: Low) — That means an average around Level 3, ideally with 1 subject at Level 4 or above.
Counsellor's take
774 applicants for 133 places in 2025 — middling competition. A sensible middle pick within Band A.
Score Calculation
- Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
- ×2 Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Extended Part Module 1, Mathematics Extended Part Module 2 ×1.5 English Language all other subjects ×1
- Must count one of：Biology／Chemistry／Physics／Mathematics Extended Part Module 1／Mathematics Extended Part Module 2
Entrance Requirements
Chinese Language Lv.3
English Language Lv.3
Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Lv.2
Citizenship and Social Development Attained
Plus 2 elective(s) at Level 3 or above
1 of them must be Biology／Chemistry／Mathematics Extended Part Module 1／Mathematics Extended Part Module 2／Physics (Level 3+)
Median Score Trend
Projected 2026 median good data
33.13 – 34.5
Baseline = the 2025 median, adjusted upward for city-wide application growth (+5.5%). Programme-level moves cannot be precisely predicted — reference only. How this is projected →