Faculty of Science Earth Sciences

Offered As:	Minor
URL:	https://webapp.science.hku.hk/sr4/servlet/enquiry?Type=Minor&Code=MinorInEarthSciences&AdmissionYear=2026
*Open to students of other Faculties:	Yes
Selection process required:	No
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 and Planetary 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 and Planetary 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=2026
Contact	E: earthsci@hku.hk T: 3917 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 is provided by the Faculties/Schools as of August 2026 and is subject to change by respective units. Students are advised to consult their Faculty/School Office(s) in case of doubt.