Postgraduate Diploma in Oncology and Palliative Care for Healthcare Professionals
醫護專業人員腫瘤及紓緩治療深造文憑
The programme aims to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge in general oncology, haematological oncology, and palliative and end-of-life care. The programme prepares healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality oncology care, seamlessly integrating palliative and supportive services across the entire continuum of patient needs. Specifically, the programme targets at nurses seeking to advance their nursing practice in oncology and palliative care. It also aims to enable healthcare professionals (such as radiographers, dietitians, social workers, clinical psychologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, speech therapists, Chinese medicine practitioners, etc.) to advance their professional development within the specialty of oncology care.
Key features:
• Latest research and developments in oncology and palliative care
• Practical skills for patient care and management with Clinical Practicum (for registered nurses) / Clinical Attachment (for healthcare professionals)
• Interactive learning with experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Advanced Diploma in Nutrition
營養學高等文憑
This programme aims to equip students with a thorough knowledge of nutrition and its role in promoting health in the general population. Students will learn how to:
• Critically evaluate the relationship between diet and disease
• Propose evidence-based dietary recommendations for health promotion
Advanced Diploma in Child and Adolescent Nutrition
兒童及青少年營養學高等文憑
This programme aims to equip students with a comprehensive knowledge of nutrition focusing on the essential nutritional needs of children and adolescents. Students will:
• Examine the dietary approaches for preventing and managing common nutrition related disorders in childhood
• Learn how to evaluate nutrition information critically
3762 0833
timothy.yeung@hkuspace.hku.hk
English 2 years
2975 5878
becky.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
1 year
2975 5878
“University of Worcester’s MSc Healthcare Management and Leadership equips healthcare executives with management and leadership skills most valued by employers. These skills are essential in dealing with today’s myriad healthcare challenges and bridge the skills gap to meet immediate healthcare industry needs. This part-time programme offers a flexible route to achieving an internationally recognized UK master’s degree in Hong Kong.
I commend all healthcare professionals who pursue this world-class programme, for their contributions in addressing Hong Kong’s healthcare challenges, in academia, industry and government.”
Dr the Hon Leong Che Hung Edward GBM GBS JP Chairman, Advisory Board of HCM
Past Chairman of the Hospital Authority
Former Chairman of the Elderly Commission
Former Chairman of the Council of the University of Hong Kong
Study Format
The modules will generally have a 12-week study schedule as follows:
Week 1 Pre-reading
Week 2 Module 1 (15 credits) / Module 3 (30 credits)
Week 3 Module 2 (15 credits) / Module 3 (30 credits)
Week 4 - 6 Self-study/ Revision/ Coursework
Week 7 Module 1 (15 credits) / Module 3 (30 credits)
Week 8 Module 2 (15 credits) / Module 3 (30 credits)
Week 9 - 11 Self-study/ Revision/ Coursework
Week 12 Assignment Submission
Admission Requirements
1. Entry Qualifications
- An honours degree at 2:2 level or above in a health-related subject; OR
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Sunday (9am - 6pm)
Saturday (2pm - 6pm) Sunday (9am - 6pm)
- An honours degree at 2:2 level or above in a business-related subject, and at least three-month working experience in a healthcare environment; OR
‐ Qualifications and experience considered to be equivalent to the above. All students applying via this route will be assessed and interviewed.
2. English Requirements
- Applicants whose first language is not English will be expected to have reached a sufficient standard on admission to the programme, or previous post-secondary qualification where the medium of instruction was English.
Enquiries
Tel: 2774 8571 (Mr Kai Kwong)/3628 3429 (Ms Toby Chen)
Email: mschc.worcester@hkma.org.hk/hkma@hkma.org.hk
to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
