Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nutrition and Healthcare Management
- 4 years
- Duration
- 119,100 HKD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Hong Kong
- Location
Program description
Programme Objectives
The curriculum seeks to prepare a new generation of healthcare administrators and dietitians for the constantly growing healthcare business. To align with Hong Kong's current healthcare system's change from treatment-oriented to prevention-focused, the program curriculum covers a wide variety of health-related topics, including nutrition, health science, and healthcare administration and management, among others. Students will also be given internship chances at healthcare companies/organizations to help them get practical experience and increase their employability.
Career Prospects
- Product Specialist in Medical Companies
- Healthcare Officer
- Nutritionist
- Medical Center Administrator
- Health Information Management Officer
- Assistant Operations Officer
- Pharmaceutical Product Specialist
- Healthcare Research Officer
Program structure
Core Courses
- Principles of Healthcare Management
- Dietetics and Molecular Nutrition
- Healthcare Organization and Management
- Primary Health Care and Health Promotion
- Advanced Nutrition and Human Development
- Occupational Safety and Health Management
- Epidemiology and Public Health Management
- Principles and Practice of Rehabilitation
- Infection Control
- Leadership and Strategic Management in Healthcare Services
Price
- Tuition fee: 119,100 HKD/year
- Registration fee: 5,000 HKD (will be deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees)
- Student service fee (inclusive of student visa application fee and student insurance coverage in Hong Kong): 2,000 HKD
- Application fees:
- Regular application fee: 500 HKD
- Early Bird discounted application fee: 200 HKD
Requirements for applicants
- Completed THEi application form
- Appropriate level of English: IELTS Academic 5.5/TOEFL iBT 79
- High school certificate and transcript
- Final examination results (GCSE, USE, AISSE, etc.)
- Admission interview
About the university
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was founded in 2012 and is a Vocational Training Council (VTC) member institute. THEi provides over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programs in seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Design, Sports and International Event Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These courses focus on industries with strong development potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programs combine practical applications and academic knowledge to guarantee that students can successfully apply what they have learnt.
THEi degree courses are approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as the relevant professional associations when applicable. THEi's outstanding applied degree and professional education courses prepare graduates to be Work Ready and Future Ready. The institute also works closely with industry partners to give students with valuable platforms for their growth. All programs include work-integrated learning (WIL) and engage students in active learning pedagogies, with a heavy emphasis on project-based learning that involves real-world problem solving with and for local firms and professions.
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