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Public awareness of the importance of nutrition and health has increased the demand for quality education in food and nutrition. Since 1995, the Dietetics, Food and Nutrition area has offered quality education in food and nutritional sciences to those with a personal or professional interest in the field.
We provide an extensive articulation network of programmes for students who wish to study part-time, from short courses, certificates, and diplomas to degree (Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Food and Nutrition) and Master levels (MSc/PgD in Human Nutrition / Dietetics).
Our flagship programme, the Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics, is the first local programme that trains students to be dietitians. Graduates are qualified for employment as dietitians in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong Department of Health and the Hospital Authority. In addition, graduates are eligible to apply for registration as dietitians with the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD)and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK.
In association with the Ulster University, U.K., HKU SPACE offers the Master of Science (MSc) in Dietetics. The programme is offered on a part-time basis (except for the clinical placement) which falls in line with the school’s mission in delivering flexible programmes which meet the needs of potential students and the community.
Holders of the MSc in Dietetics fulfill the criteria for employment as dietitians by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership as an Accredited Dietitian with the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD,HK) and for registration as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, U.K.).
Reference no. of exempted courses under NLHPE: 450321
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Start To be advised
Duration 3 years
Fee Total to be paid :
PgD in Human Nutrition HK$98,000 +
PgD Dietetics To be confirmed +
MSc research project $38,500
In association with the Ulster University, UK, HKU SPACE offers a programme leading to the award of Master of Science (MSc) in Human Nutrition. The MSc in Human Nutrition programme is offered on a part-time basis which falls in line with the school’s mission in delivering flexible programmes which meet the needs of potential students and the community.
Reference no. of exempted under NLHPE: 450320
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Start To be advised
Duration 2 years
Fee Total to be paid :
PgD in Human Nutrition To be confirmed +
MSc research project $38,500
In association with Ulster University, U.K., HKU SPACE offers a programme leading to the awards of Master of Science (MSc) in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. The programme is offered on a part-time basis with online teaching which falls in line with the School’s mission in delivering flexible programmes which meet the needs of potential students and the community.
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Start To be advised
Duration 2 years
Fee Application fee: HK$300 (non-refundable)
Course fee: HK$112,000 (to be paid in 2 installments)
In association with the Ulster University, U.K., HKU SPACE offers the Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Dietetics. The programme is offered on a part-time basis (except for the Dietetics Practice Based Learning (clinical placement)) which falls in line with the school’s mission in delivering flexible programmes which meet the needs of potential students and the community.
Holders of the MSc in Dietetics fulfill the criteria for employment as dietitians by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority. Graduates are eligible to apply for membership as an Accredited Dietitian with the Hong Kong Academy of Accredited Dietitians (HKAAD,HK) and for registration as a Dietitian with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC, U.K.).
Reference no. of exempted courses under NLHPE: 450321
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Start To be advised
Duration 2 years
Fee Total to be paid :
PgD in Human Nutrition HK$98,000 +
PgD Dietetics To be confirmed
In association with the Ulster University, UK, HKU SPACE offers a programme leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) in Human Nutrition. The PgD in Human Nutrition programme is offered on a part-time basis which falls in line with the school’s mission in delivering flexible programmes which meet the needs of potential students and the community.
Reference no. of exempted under NLHPE: 450320
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Start To be advised
Duration 1 year
Fee PgDip in Human Nutrition - HK$98,000 (2 instalments)
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.
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Start To be advised
Duration 2 years
Fee Course fee: HK$142,000 (to be paid in 3 instalments)
The programme aims to enable healthcare professionals to gain a critical understanding of the impact of nutrition and diet to prevent and manage diabetes. Students will apply knowledge gained and develop their skills to assist individuals with diabetes to implement evidence-based dietary recommendations to optimise their nutritional status and diabetic control.
The programme aims to provide students with the knowledge of food safety, food hygiene management as well as principles and regulations for quality assurance. This certificate has been recognised by Food and Environmental Hygiene Department as equivalent to Hygiene Managers training course.
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Start 22 DEC 2025 (MON)
Duration 5 months
Fee $17,000 / $12,900 (Advanced Certificate with Module A exemption)
This programme aims to provide students with the knowledge in childhood and adolescent nutrition. This programme has a number of articulation routes to degree level courses in nutrition and provides an opportunity for those who are interested in nutrition to build and develop their nutrition knowledge. It also serves as a continuing professional development for those who are working with or plan to work with children and adolescents such as nurses, teachers, health professionals, school lunch providers.