Nurturing legal professionals with expertise in science in STEM-driven society
This double degree programme caters for the demand for talents amidst rapid development of technological innovations in the Greater Bay Area. It equips students with academic and interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in science and law. Students will be able to tackle challenges in STEM-driven regulatory affairs and intellectual property protection.
Futuristic skills
Acquire cross-disciplinary knowledge, analytical and evaluation skills
Work experience
Take internships and placements to familiarise practical dimensions of legal studies
What You’ll Study
The comprehensive programme provides academic training for legal professionals and scientists.
Science major study, including introductory level and advanced level disciplinary courses, together with capstone course, lays the foundation for scientific knowledge and research skills.
LLB professional core, including a variety of legal courses, moot competition and mediation training, teaches legal concepts and essential legal skills to students.
Law and science interdisciplinary electives equip students with cross-disciplinary knowledge, original thinking, analytical and evaluation skills.
This double degree programme also lays the groundwork for students to pursue a postgraduate qualification in science or law.
Exciting Opportunities
Benefit from law-and-science interdisciplinary courses, plus capstone experiences for Science major and the LLB professional core.
Career Prospects
Articulation
Eligible to apply for the Postgraduate Certificate in Laws (PCLL) after completing the double degree programme
In a position to apply for other postgraduate programmes in law or science
Career developments
Expected August 2024
More details
Start date
Expected January, September 2024
The University of Hong Kong
MG 14, Ground Floor, Main Building,
The University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam,
Southern, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Competitive Admission Standards:
You must achieve at least one of the following English Language Requirements to be considered for admission to HKU.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
GCSE / GCEO
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English / Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
SAT Reasoning Test: Sub-scores of 550 in both Critical Reading and Writing in the same attempt of the SAT Reasoning Test (prior to March 2016); or Test scores of 31 in Writing and Language and 30 in Reading in the same attempt of the Redesigned SAT Reasoning Test;
IELTS: An overall band of 6.5 in IELTS Academic Module;
A score of 93 in the TOEFL internet-based test, or an overall score of 70 in the revised TOEFL Paper-delivered Test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
