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
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)
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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.
Tel: 2774 8571 (Mr Kai Kwong)/3628 3429 (Ms Toby Chen)
Email: mschc.worcester@hkma.org.hk/hkma@hkma.org.hk
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead.
Find more information: www.hkma.org.hk/uw/mschc
Western Sydney University, one of the largest universities in Australia, is a national leader in nursing and midwifery education, research and scholarship, with one of the largest undergraduate pre-registration nursing degree courses in Australia.
In a successful and rewarding collaboration with Western Sydney University since 1991, the School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University has o ered Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in health care, and now over 4,600 professional participants have graduated.
This program aims to provide the opportunity for health, and other professionals with primary health care responsibilities to gain knowledge and understanding of primary health care that will enable leadership in this field. The program provides a focus on the knowledge and behaviour required to be a primary health care provider in a changing community environment. Opportunities will be provided for students to undertake in-depth study into aspects of primary health care that are relevant to their specific areas of work/practice.
Date : 7 Aug 2024 (Wednesday)
Time : 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue : Virtual Meeting via Zoom
Speakers : Professor Kath Peters
Associate Dean (International and Engagement), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
Professor Lucie Ramjan
Director of International (Programmes and Engagement), School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University
Please visit our Programme website (hkbusce.hk/mphc) for seat reservation.
The Master of Primary Health Care consists of 7 subjects, totalling 80 credit points. Each subject is normally in the form of 18-hour face-to-face lectures and tutorials, supplemented by a comprehensive set of self-learning materials and resources. The programme structure is summarised below:
Health Care and its Applications (PUBH7021)
and Social Diversity in Health Care (NURS7019)
to Epidemiology (PUBH7003)
Power & Politics in Health Care Provision (PUBH7020)
Inquiry for Primary Health Care (NURS7016)
Individuals and Communities in Crisis (PUBH7027)
Experience in Health Care (NURS7065)
1. Applicants must have:
l Completion of an undergraduate degree in health, human biological or behavioural science (equivalent to AQF level 7) or higher.
l Two years of full time equivalent clinical experience.
2. Applicants should possess an appropriate level of English proficiency and may have to provide documentary evidence as deemed necessary.
The tuition fee of the programme is HK$15,000 per 10 credit points for the 2024/2025 academic year that is to be paid in instalments on a term basis.
Application deadline for admission is 21 Aug 2024. The application will be processed immediately upon receipt of the application form.
COMMENCEMENT October 2024
It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Exempted Course of Non-local Courses Registry, Education Bureau (Reference Number: 411834, 411835) Western Sydney University CRICOS Provider Number: 00917K The School reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice.
