Faculty of Science Earth Sciences

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInEarthSciences&AdmissionYear=2024
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Credits:	36
What is it about?	The Minor in Earth Sciences aims to provide interested students with an introduction to the fundamental structure, process and history of the Earth.
Offering Faculty/ Department/ School/Institute	Department of Earth Sciences

Pre-requisite requirements and/or other conditions for declaring the major/minor	Please refer to the course prerequisites of the required courses. For details, please check with the Department of Earth Sciences.
Career opportunities	The minor curriculum is designed particularly to provide students from different majors the flexibility to select courses to enhance their interests in Earth Sciences or to complement their major of study. For details, please check with Faculty or CEDARS (Careers & Placement).
Further information	https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInEarthSciences&AdmissionYear=2024
Contact	E: earthsci@hku.hk T: 2859 1084

* Note: Students pursuing curricula with major / minor programme(s) must complete at least one major programme from their home Faculties upon graduation. Disclaimer: The information mainly applies to students admitted in 2024-25 and thereafter. For students from different cohorts, the information is only for reference. Please check with Faculty/offering department for details. The pre-requisite requirements / conditions are subject to changes by Faculties from time to time, and students are advised to check with their Faculty Office in case of doubt.