Top scorers who have secured places at the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) medical school have expressed a desire to pursue both clinical care and medical research, with one student, inspired by her doctor, saying she wants to pass on “hope and courage” to society.Their comments followed the release of the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) results on Wednesday.About 34 per cent of students who applied through the university admissions system secured tertiary education places this year, marking a slight drop from the 37 per cent of last year amid stiffer competition.
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WED · 2026-08-05 · 09:13 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0805-99300
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Saved as a baby, HKU medical newbie aims to pass on ‘hope and courage’ to society
Following the release of Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) results on Wednesday, top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's (HKU) medical school have articulated their ambitions. These students intend to engage in both clinical care and medical research.
Veronica QiSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 09:13 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Following the release of Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas) results on Wednesday, top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's (HKU) medical school have articulated their ambitions. These students intend to engage in both clinical care and medical research. One student, motivated by her own doctor, stated her aspiration to impart "hope and courage" to society. This year, approximately 34 percent of students who applied through the Jupas system obtained tertiary education places, a decrease from last year's 37 percent due to increased competition.
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The percentage of students securing tertiary places dropped from 37% last year.
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About 34% of students secured tertiary education places through Jupas this year.
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One student aims to pass on 'hope and courage' to society.
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Top scorers at HKU medical school want to pursue clinical care and medical research.
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