With the changes to the A-level examination system, students who do not have the old scaled marks (UMS) are required to provide raw marks and grade boundaries of each subject right after the release of results. We will use the raw marks and grade boundaries to estimate a percentage mark similar to the one in the previous UMS system.
We offer 295 places in 2024-25 and we do not set specific quota for JUPAS and non-JUPAS places.
We select students who rank around top 1-2% in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) or equivalent standards for non-JUPAS categories, as well as having a good performance at the admission interview.
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) (JS4501)
Apart from the 4 core subjects, students should take at least 2 electives (with one being either Biology OR Chemistry) offered in the HKDSE. Taking a third elective is strongly recommended as we use the total score of all graded subjects to rank students (3 cores + 2 or 3 electives).
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Note: Taking both Chemistry and Biology is preferred.
The conversion of HKDSE examination grades to our admission scores is as follows: 5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3.
Based on the previous results, we expect that students should achieve a total HKDSE score of around 34 or higher for entry into our medicine programme.
The extended Mathematics module (M1/M2) will not be counted as one of the elective subjects, but it would contribute to the total HKDSE score if its attained level is higher than that of the worst one of the six graded subjects (3 core subjects + the best 3 elective subjects). In that case, the score for the worst subject is replaced by a new score comprising half the original score of that subject and half the score of the extended mathematics module. The calculation will be: (M1/M2 + lowest level obtained in the 6 graded subjects) ÷ 2.
Based on students’ School Reference Index, students who have put MBChB and/or GPS as one of Band A choices will be shortlisted for early interviews in May/June. After the release of HKDSE results in late July, students achieving high total HKDSE score and have not been interviewed before will be selected for interview in August.
What is the expected minimum score / achievement for admission to the MBBS programme?
The following table shows the expected minimum score for the MBBS programme. Satisfying the grades / scores stated below does not guarantee admission as admission decisions are also based on other academic and non-academic information provided in the application.
IB 42
GCEAL / IAL 4A* (excluding Chinese and English language subjects#)
IB students should take 6 subjects, including 3 Higher Level subjects. Either Chemistry or Biology should be taken at Higher Level, but taking both is recommended.
The minimum requirement is a final score ≥42/45, with grades of at least 6,7,7 in the Higher Level subjects.
After the release of IB results, the top-ranked students, who have not been interviewed before, will be invited for interview in late July.
GCE A-level and International A-level (IAL)
GCE/IAL students should take 4 AL subjects (excluding Chinese), of which at least 3 subjects should be completed in one sitting (within a 12-month period). Either Chemistry or Biology should be taken. Having both is preferable. Further Maths is not counted as a separate subject. The raw mark of Maths or Further Maths, whichever is higher, will count towards the total GCE score.
With the changes to the A-level examination system, students who do not have the old scaled marks (UMS) are required to provide raw marks and grade boundaries of each subject right after the release of results. We will use the raw marks and grade boundaries to estimate a percentage mark similar to the one in the previous UMS system.
It is increasingly important that students should provide the results of other entry examinations such as the United Kingdom Clinical Aptitude Test (UKCAT).
As the results are not released until mid-August, we will invite a few applicants with outstanding results in the GCE AS level, IGCSE, and/or UKCAT for an early interview.
After the release of GCE AL or IAL results, the top-ranked students, who have not been interviewed before, will be invited for interview in late August.
"From the May 2023 Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) assessment session, thestatistical bulletin will no longer include data on the number of students achieving 45 points. The IB has made thisdecision because it values the importance of focusing on the achievements of all students—we are equally proudof all our IB students and the accomplishments they achieved during their two-year DP or CP journey. Bypresenting the proportion of points in bands of 5, we believe that there is sufficient information for interestedparties to understand our standards."