The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology · JUPAS JS5811
JS5811｜BSc in Biotechnology and Business
理學士（生物科技及商學）
HKUST
Entry difficultyMediumEntry bar: Medium
38.63Admission median (2025) · per subject 4.6 / 7
A mid-range bar — meeting it gives you a real shot.
Programme Analysis
Competition (2025)2.9applicants per offer · Very Low
Band A offer rate (2025)35%46 → 16
2026 places25
Average grade per subject 4.6 (vs all programmes: Medium) — That means mostly Level 4s, with roughly 3 subjects at Level 5 or above.
Counsellor's take
A Band A success rate of 35% — an open door. Ideal as the safety net on your list.
Score Calculation
- Total score = best 5 DSE subjects (Best 5)
- ×2 English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part) ×1.5 Biology, Chemistry all other subjects ×1
- Must count one of：Biology／Chemistry
Entrance Requirements
Chinese Language Lv.3
English Language Lv.4
Mathematics (Compulsory Part) Lv.3
Citizenship and Social Development Attained
Plus 2 elective(s) at Level 3 or above
1 of them must be Biology／Chemistry (Level 3+)
Median Score Trend
Projected 2026 median good data
38.63 – 40
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 →