Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Healthcare Management / 營養及健康管理（榮譽）理學士

Department :Department of Food and Health Sciences

Programme Name :Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nutrition and Healthcare Management

Programme Code :ST125205

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full Time)

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.: 20/000723/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2021 to 31/08/2028

Programme Aims
The programme aims to train a new breed of healthcare administrators and nutritionists for the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. In order to match a shift of emphasis of the present healthcare system from treatment-oriented to prevention-focused in Hong Kong, the programme curriculum covers a wide range of health related areas, including nutrition, health science and healthcare administration & management, etc. Internship opportunities in healthcare companies/organizations will also be provided to students so as to enhance their practical experience and employability.

Career Prospects

• Product Specialists in medical companies
• Healthcare Officers
• Nutritionists
• Medical Centre Administrators
• Health Information Management Officers
• Assistant Operations Officers
• Pharmaceutical Product Specialists
• Healthcare Research Officers

Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the Hong Kong Management Association and Associateship of the Hong Kong College of Health Services Executives, and membership of the Hong Kong Nutrition Association as nutritionists.

Programme-specific Requirements

For Year 1 Entry :

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

For Year 3 Entry :

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).

For Year 1 / Year 3 General Entry Requirement, please refer to Admission

Tuition fees

• The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
• The tuition fee for academic year 2026/27 per credit:

Local Students Non-local Students
HK$ 3,355  HK$ 4,365

Programme Curriculum
Year 1

• Essential Chemistry
• Health Psychology
• General Biology
• Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Microbiology
• Nutritional Science
• Introduction to Hospital Services
• GE Core Module: Chinese 1
• GE Core Module: Creativity & Innovation in Society
• GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1

Work-integrated learning

Students will be offered up to 480 WIL hours in healthcare related companies.

Our WIL partners include:
(In alphabetical order)

• Chung Sing Benevolent Society
• GRS Vitality Center
• Hong Kong Adventist Hospital (Tsuen Wan)
• Hong Kong Hospital Authority
• District Health Center / Express (Kwai Tsing, Kowloon City, Tai Po, Sha Tin, Wan Chai)
• Novus Life Sciences Limited
• Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited
• St. Paul’s Hospital (Hong Kong)
• Chinese Essence Medical Group
• Easy Health HK Ltd