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
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becky.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk
1 year
2975 5878
becky.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk 1 year
Programme Highlights
Latest research advances
Clinical attachments
Experiential learning Interactive workshops
In addition to the general requirement of the Graduate School, graduates from a recognized university with a relevant degree will also be accepted. For details, please refer to the Graduate School website (www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk)
Programme Director
Professor Andrea OY Luk
Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, CUHK
Programme Co-directors
Professor Juliana CN Chan
Professor of Medicine and Therapeutics and Director of Hong Kong Institute of Diabetes and Obesity, CUHK
Professor Alice PS Kong
Professor, Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, CUHK
3505-3130
31 May 2025
Quotable qualification by The Medical Council of Hong Kong with CME/CNE points from other professional accreditation organizations
Applicants are recommended to submit online applications with supporting documents (www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk) before the application deadline. The application fee is HK$300 (non-refundable)
HK$89,000
per annum
For exemptions, please refer to the Programme website (www.hkido.cuhk.edu.hk/medm)
