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Healthcare, Sport and Wellness Food Science

Advanced Certificate in Food Science
食品科學高等證書

Course Code
HS126A
Application Code
2180-HS126A

Credit
30
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
23 Apr 2024 (Tue)
Duration
5 months
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$17500
Deadline on 10 Apr 2024 (Wed)
Enquiries
2520 4613
3104 9137
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Highlights

The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge of food science, including chemical and analytical aspects of food components, relation of microorganisms and food as well as principles of food processing and preservation techniques.

Programme Details

Programme Objectives
On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. examine and evaluate the impact of food-borne microorganisms in relation to health and disease. 
2. identify, evaluate and analyse the properties and functions of major and minor food components. 
3. evaluate and select appropriate techniques for the analysis of food components and nutrients. 
4. evaluate and integrate the methods of food processing and preservation. 
5. conduct experiments in food science by applying the knowledge and technique of food chemistry, analysis, processing and preservation.
 
Programme Outline
The programme consists of 4 modules:
 
Module 1 - Food Microbiology and Food Safety
This module consists of:
- Introduction to food microbiology
- Microbiology of food commodities
- Food microbiology and public health
- Beneficial uses of microorganisms in food
- Fermentation and enzyme technologies
- Methods for detection of foodborne organisms
- Controlling the microbiological quality of foods
 
Module 2 - Food Chemistry and Analysis
This module consists of:
- Food chemistry
- Food analysis
- Sensory evaluation
 
Module 3 - Food Processing and Preservation
This module consists of:
- Food processing
- Physical methods of food preservation
- Chemical methods of food preservation
- Shelf life determination
 
Module 4 - Laboratory Practical in Food Science
This module consists of a series of laboratory sessions which cover topics in:
- Food microbiology
- Food chemistry and analysis
- Food processing and preservation
 
Award
A HKU SPACE Advanced Certificate in Food Science will be awarded to successful candidates.
 
Articulation
Students who complete the Advanced Certificate in Food Science programme and the relevant programmes offered by HKU SPACE are eligible for entry into the two years part-time BSc (Hons) Food and Nutrition programme offered by HKU SPACE in collaboration with the Ulster University, U.K.
 
 
 
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Days / Time
  • Tuesday, and Friday evenings (6:45pm - 9:45pm); and some Saturday afternoons
Duration
  • Approximately 5 months
Venue
  • Lectures will normally be held in HKU SPACE Learning Centres (usually Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Fortress Hill or North Point).
  • Laboratory sessions will normally be held in HKU Main Campus and HKU SPACE Learning Centre at Causeway Bay.

Progression Path

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$17500

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:
I. i)  a) hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognized university; or
        b) hold a higher diploma awarded by a recognized institution with at least 2 years related work
              experience e.g. food and catering industry; or
        c) have gained in the HKCEE Grade E in 4 subjects (not including English Language) with at least
             5 years work experience; or
       d) have gained in the HKDSE Examination level 2 in 4 subjects (not including English Language)
             with at least 4 years work experience;
and
   ii) hold an Advanced Certificate in Nutrition awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE
        or equivalent;
AND
     II. provide evidence of English proficiency, such as
 i)  HKCEE English Language (Syllabus B) at Grade E or English Language (Syllabus A) at Grade C or
      English Language (in or after 2007) at Level 2; or
 ii) HKDSE Examination English Language at Level 2;
AND
     III.  i)    have successfully completed the HKU SPACE Human Biology and Organic Chemistry I short
                   course; or
 ii)   have a pass in the HKCEE Chemistry and Biology; or
 iii) have gained in the HKDSE Examination at Level 2 in both Chemistry (or Level 3 in Combined
       Science (Chemistry)) and  Biology (or Level 3 in Combined Science (Biology)) or equivalent.

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Application Form Application Form

Enrolment Method

Interested candidates should apply by returning the special application form, together with relevant supporting documents, copy of Hong Kong Identity Card (or valid working/dependent visa with original entry permit) and an application fee of HK$150 cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE" (non-refundable) to either:

By post: Attn to Dietetics, Food and Nutritional Sciences, 13/F., Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong. OR

In person: any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Counters (Attn: Dietetics, Food and Nutrition). OR

By online: through HKU SPACE website.

 

Remark:

  • Applicants should note that simply meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not guarantee entry to a programme. Places are subject to availability and selection criteria, if any.
  • As Hongkong Post adopted new postage rates on 1 January 2018, please make sure that sufficient postage is provided when you send us your supporting documents by post. For mails with postage underpaid, we shall return the mails to senders or ask them to pay for the shortage. Such actions may delay the processing of the applications concerned. For new postage rates please refer to Hongkong Post https://www.hongkongpost.hk/en/postage_rate_2018/
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.