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Healthcare, Sport and Wellness Dietetics and Nutrition

Understanding Food and Nutrition II

Course Code
SC400A
Application Code
2235-SC400A
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Next intake(s)
待定
Duration
9 weeks
Language
Others
Course Fee
HK$2600
Deadline on 17 Jun 2024 (Mon)
Enquiries
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Highlights

This is an extension programme of the HKU SPACE Understanding Food and Nutrition course. The course is designed for students who wish to broaden their knowledge on food and nutrition.

Programme Details

Programme Objective
On completion of the programme, student will be able to:

  1. understand the various forms of fats and sugars and their role in health
  2. describe the key nutrients essential for bone health
  3. identify the nutrients that may be limiting in a vegetarian diet
  4. describe the basic issues of food safety
  5. explain the functions of soy, antioxidants, prebiotics and probiotics

Award
Students who complete the course with a minimum of 80% attendance rate and  pass the written test will be awarded a Statement of Achievement by HKU SPACE.

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Days / Time
  • Thursday, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Duration
  • 9 weeks (A total of 16 lecture hours plus 1 hour written test)
Venue
  • HKU SPACE Learning Centre (Causeway Bay / Fortress Hill / North Point)

Teacher Information

Registered Dietitian

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$2600

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of HKU SPACE Understanding Food and Nutrition.

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Enrolment Method

Please complete and return the application form (SF 26) together with course fee to "HKU SPACE, 13/F, Fortress Tower, 250 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong (Attn: Ms Suki Sze)" or by credit card at any one of the HKU SPACE Learning Centres.

Course fee should be paid by crossed cheque made payable to HKU SPACE"

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 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 personal information and 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 (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, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or 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 Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • 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, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • 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.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information 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.