This diploma programme is a two-year part-time training programme specially designed for those wishing to take an initiative towards working in the laboratory and to acquire sound knowledge and primary skills on laboratory science

Mode of Delivery

The programme is delivered in a part-time mode with face-to-face lectures and case-study tutorials. Emphasis will be on laboratory and technical aspects with demonstrations and hands-on laboratory practicals. The medium of instruction is English supplemented with Cantonese.

Duration

Assessment

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Students are required to complete 4 taught modules within the period of two calendar years. The four modules cover the topics essential to the laboratory science services:

• Module 1: Introduction of Laboratory Science and Basic Laboratory Skills. This module is designed to provide students with working principles of general laboratory equipment and the concepts of laboratory safety

• Module 2: Fundamentals of Human Anatomy & Physiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, and Applied Immunology. This module provides students with the basic principles of Biochemistry & Molecular Genetics, Human Anatomy & Physiology, and Applied Immunology

• Module 3: Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance. This module is designed to enhance student’s understanding and awareness of the occupational health and safety legislation and for them to develop management, effective communication and quality assurance skills for the testing laboratory service

• Module 4: Integrated Laboratory Science Studies. This module provides students with basic knowledge of the major disciplines of testing laboratory science, viz. Clinical Biochemistry, Hematology & Serology, Medical Microbiology, Histopathology & Cytology, Microbiological Testing for Food & Herbal Products, and Toxicology for Food & Herbal Products

Application Fee

HK$150

Course Fee

• Course fee (Year 1): HK$30,000 (one single installment, subject to review)
  Course fee (Year 2): HK$30,000 (one single installment, subject to review)

Applicants shall have attained

1. HKDSE Examination Level 2 or above in 5 subjects including English Language, Chinese Language and preferably Chemistry; or
2. HKCEE Grade E or above in 3 subjects (preferably one in Chemistry), and Level 2 in English Language and Chinese Language; or
3. HKALE Grade E in one AL subject (preferably Chemistry) or two AS subjects

Equivalent qualifications will be considered by the School.

Applicants who do not have the above academic qualifications but aged 21 or above with relevant experience may also be considered.  An interview may be necessary in such cases.

Note
(a)   Applicants are allowed to use not more than two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects in the application. 
(b)   The recognition of the ApL subjects is as follows:
         “Attained with distinction II” is deemed equivalent to Level 4;
         “Attained with distinction” or “Attained with distinction I” is deemed equivalent to Level 3; and
         “Attained” is deemed equivalent to Level 2.
(c)    With effect from 2007, HKU SPACE recognizes Grade E previously awarded for Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B), Grade C in the case of English Language (Syllabus A) at HKCEE as an acceptable alternative to Level 2 in these two subjects at HKCEE.

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Enrolment Method

Applicants should submit:

1. Duly completed application form;
2. Copies of academic certificates and results slips;
3. A copy of HKID card or passport; and
4. An application fee of HK$150 (non-refundable) by crossed cheque made payable to "HKU SPACE".

College of Life Sciences and Technology, HKU SPACE
13/F, Fortress Tower
250 King's Road, North Point
Hong Kong
Attn: Ms Kiki Man

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