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Healthcare, Sport and Wellness Dietetics and Nutrition

Ulster University, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food and Nutrition
食物及營養學榮譽理學士

Awarded by
Ulster University, United Kingdom
Course Code
HS014A
Application Code
2250-HS014A
Credit
180
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
07 Oct 2024 (Mon)
Duration
2 years
Language
English
Course Fee
Course fee: HK$142,000 (to be paid in 3 instalments)
Deadline on 30 Jun 2024 (Sun)
Enquiries
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31049137
How to Apply

Highlights

This programme offers the opportunity for sub degree graduates or equivalent to pursue a BSc (Honours) degree in Food and Nutrition and develop a career in food and nutritional area.
This degree aims to provide a comprehensive education in food and nutrition, which enables graduates to have a wide range of employment and progression options for further study.

It is an extension programme to an honours Degree level for applicants who hold the higher diplomas or associate degrees or the combined credit transfer equivalent, obtained from successfully completing required Advanced Certificates at HKU SPACE.
 

Programme Details

Teaching Block 1
  • Transferable Skills: Biosciences
  • Microbiology
  • Global Innovation-led Entrepreneurship
 
Teaching Block 2
  • Health Promotion and Nutrition Education
  • Food Safety Management
  • Nutrition Research Methodologies
 
Teaching Block 3
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Nutrition
  • Clinical Nutrition
  • Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Research Project
 
Upon successful completion graduates may apply to pursue  postgraduate degrees (taught or research) in tertiary institutions or at HKU SPACE.
 
Information is subject to change by HKU SPACE and Ulster University without prior notice. Please contact Programme Staff for latest information.
 
Application Code 2250-HS014A -

Duration
  • 3 sessions per week including Mon, Wed, Fri (7:00-10:00 pm) or Sat (2:30-5:30 pm)
Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance

This is an exempted course under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 non-refundable

Course Fee
  • Course fee: HK$142,000 (to be paid in 3 instalments)

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:
 
(a) (i) hold a Higher Diploma in Nutrition and Food Management or equivalent; OR
 
      (ii) *have successfully completed all the required HKU SPACE programmes namely:
  • Advanced Certificate in Nutrition and
  • ANY TWO of "Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Nutrition Or Advanced Certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Health Promotion Or Advanced Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition" and
  • Advanced Certificate in Food Service Management and
  • Advanced Certificate in Quality Control and Food Safety Management and
  • Advanced Certificate in Food Science and
  • Advanced Certificate in Human Biochemistry and Physiology; OR
 
       (iii) provide evidence of their ability to undertake the programme through the accreditation of prior certificated and experiential learning.
 
AND
 
(b) provide evidence of English proficiency, such as:
       (i) HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) at Grade E or level 2; OR HKDSE Examination Level 2 in English; OR
      (ii) an overall band of 6 with subtest of 5.5 in the IELTS or equivalent.
 
Based on the applicant's academic background, bridging courses at HKU SPACE suggested by the programme team may be required.
 
*Remarks:
Degree/Associate Degree holder in Biological Related Sciences who have successfully completed the required "bridging courses" will normally have satisfied the entry requirements to the BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition programme offered by HKU SPACE in collaboration with Ulster University, UK. The bridging courses required are determined according to the Ulster University's ‘Accreditation of Prior Learning’ policy based on the academic background of the applicants. (e.g. Applicants with limited knowledge in food science are normally required to study Advanced Certificate in Food Science prior to entry to the BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition programme).
 
Degree holders in non-related sciences who have successfully completed the HKU SPACE programmes namely: Advanced Certificate in Nutrition and  Advanced Certificate in Child and Adolescent Nutrition or  Advanced Certificate in Clinical Nutrition and Health Promotion and  Advanced Certificate  in Food Science and Advanced Certificate in Human Biochemistry and Physiology will normally have satisfied entry requirements.
 

Apply

Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method
Interested candidates should apply by returning the speial application form, together with relevant supporting documents and an application fee of HK$150 (non-refundable) to either:
 
By post: Attn to Dietetics, Food and Nutrition, 13/F., Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, Hong Kong.
 
OR
 
In person: any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Counters (Attn: Dietetics, Food and Nutrition)
 
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name.. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (course enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, continuing students of award-bearing programmes, if their programmes offer online service, may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay and Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolement Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circustance.
  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque or PPS (for online payment only) will normally be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will normally be reimbursed to the payment cardholder's credit card account.
  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • Receipts will be issued for fees paid but HKU SPACE will not be repsonsible for any loss of receipt sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to "HKU SPACE" to any of our enrolment centres.