Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Testing and Certification / 檢測和認證（榮譽）理學士

Department : Department of Food and Health Sciences

Programme Name :Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Testing and Certification

Programme Code : ST125203

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full-Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time)
*Year 1 Entry and Year 3 Entry are not available in Academic Year 2026/27

Medium of Instruction : English

Venue(s) :

Core Modules: Chai Wan Campus
General Education (GE): Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus

The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 17/000596/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2017 to 31/08/2028

Programme Aims
This programme aims to provide an integrated Testing & Certification (T&C) training to students, in order to equip them with the knowledge and practical skills to work in the complex and ever-changing environment of the T&C industry. It emphasizes on both scientific knowledge and practical skills in four important areas of T&C - integrated science, analytical science, testing technologies, quality control and management - which would allow the graduates to pursue a professional career in the T&C industry.

Career Prospects

• Technical Assistants
• Quality Assurance Assistants
• Chemist
• Technical Consultant
• Technical Managers
• Product Safety Engineers
• Petrochemicals Analysts
• Gemologist
• Microbiologist

Professional Recognition
Graduates from this programme are eligible to apply for the Certified Testing Professional (CTP) by the Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC)

Programme-specific Requirements
For Year 1 Entry (*Year 1 Entry and Year 3 Entry are not available in Academic Year 2026/27):

1. For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Foundation in Chinese Medicine, Fundamental Health Care, Health Care Practice, Medical Laboratory Science.
2. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

For Year 3 Entry (*Year 1 Entry and Year 3 Entry are not available in Academic Year 2026/27) :
Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

1. Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
3. For enquiry please contact Department of Food and Health Sciences (Telephone No: 3890 8550 or Email: thei-dfhs@thei.edu.hk).

Tuition fees

• The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
• The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:

Local Students Non-local Students
HK$ 3,355  HK$ 4,030

Programme Curriculum

Year 1

• GE Core Module:Chinese 1
• GE Core Module:English for Academic Studies 1
• GE Core Module:Creativity & Innovation in Society
• Essential Chemistry
• General Biology
• General Laboratory Techniques & Safety
• Mathematics for Applied Sciences
• Organic Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Microbiology
• Physical & Inorganic Chemistry

Work-integrated learning

Students will be offered up to 480 WIL hours in testing and certification related companies.

Our WIL partners include:
(In alphabetical order)

• ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd.
• API Lab Testing Limited
• Bureau Veritas
• Castco Testing Centre Ltd
• China Dragon Inspection & Certification (H.K.) Limited
• China Inspection Company Limited
• ETS-TestConsult Limited
• Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
• Intertek Testing Services HK Limited
• Modern Testing Services (Global) Limited
• SGS Hong Kong Limited
• TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Limited