DFS Application Code: HPDFS-MHS
HD Application Code: HDMHPM_MHS
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The medical and health services sector is integral to the healthcare industry, encompassing a wide range of areas including pharmaceuticals, natural health products, health informatics, patient care, health psychology, and medical equipment. These fields are propelled by technological advancements and innovation, as well as essential communication and patient care skills, necessitating a strong foundation in medical science and technical expertise. The growing demand for healthcare services generates numerous employment opportunities for individuals with proficiency in health service technology and associated skills of patient care and communications.
Award Title
Graduates will be awarded Higher Diploma in Medical and Health Products Management.
Programme Aims and Features
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Equip students with comprehensive knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical sciences, health informatics and health psychology. All subjects laid the solid foundations of students’ future studies in medical, nursing and health-related Bachelor’s degree programmes at local as well as overseas universities;
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Offer optional work experience programmes including community and elderly services, medical conferences supporting services etc.;
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Invite guest lecturers from the industries to share their invaluable experiences;
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Utilise the health products teaching room, including a mock pharmacy and a health products consultation corner, and the mock cleanroom for aseptic dispensing, to provide ideal places for practical training;
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Students will gain pertinent knowledge and develop service-oriented skills in health care, preparing them for successful careers in the medical and health services sector.
Job Placement
Placement training opportunities at local hospitals, community centres, and elderly homes would be provided.
Opportunities for Further Studies
UGC-funded Universities
Graduates may apply for admission to Bachelor’s degree programmes in Pharmacy, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Radiography, Science, Biomedical Science, Life Science, Biochemistry, Gerontology, Community Health Practice, Environmental & Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Health Education, Biology, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Testing and Certification, Food Science and Health Science disciplines offered by local universities (including HKU).
The list below shows the degree programmes that our graduates may apply for further studies*:
- The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Science (double degree)
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Major in Chemistry) - The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Pharmacy
BEng Biomedical Engineering
BSc Community Health Practice
BSc Gerontology
BSc Natural Sciences
BSc Public Health - Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
BEng Bioengineering
BEng Chemical and Environmental Engineering
BSc Biological Science
BSc Biotechnology - City University of Hong Kong
BA Digital Television and Broadcasting
BA Translation and Interpretation
BEng Biomedical Engineering
BSc Biomedical Sciences
BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Chemistry - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BA (Hons) Applied Ageing Studies and Service Management
BSc (Hons) Applied Biology with Biotechnology
BSc (Hons) Analytical Sciences for Testing and Certification
BSc (Hons) Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health
BSc (Hons) Mental Health Nursing
BSc (Hons) Nursing
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BSc (Hons) Radiography - Hong Kong Baptist University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
Bachelor of Science (Hons)
BSc (Hons) Applied Biology - Biotechnology Concentration
BSc (Hons) Chemistry - The Education University of Hong Kong
BEd (Hons) (Science) - Lingnan University
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) Health and Social Services Management
*The above list is not exhaustive and only shows some of the examples.
Graduates are also eligible to apply for the below degree programmes offered by other institutions:
Other Local Institutions
- HKU SPACE
Part-time, 2 years, BSc (Hons) Biological Science, offered by Edinburgh Napier University (UK) in collaboration with HKU SPACE - Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) General Health Care
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Mental Health Care
BSc Physiotherapy
Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology and Mental Health
Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Applied Social Studies
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science and Green Management -
Saint Francis University
Bachelor of Nursing (Hons)
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy - PolyU SPEED
BSc (Hons) Applied Sciences (Health Studies) - Tung Wah College
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
BSc (Hons) Applied Gerontology
Overseas Universities
- Monash University (Australia)
Full-time, Bachelor of Pharmacy, (graduates may have courses exemption) - La Trobe University (Bendigo Campus, Australia)
Full-time, Bachelor of Pharmacy (2nd year of the 4-year) / Bachelor of Science (2nd year of the 3-year) - Queensland University of Technology (Australia)
Full-time, Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Nursing / Bachelor of Public Health / Bachelor of Podiatry / Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics / Bachelor of Nutrition Science, (graduates may have courses exemption)
Full-time, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (2nd year of the 4-year) - The University of South Australia (Australia)
Full-time, Year 2, Bachelor of Pharmacy / Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science / Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine / Bachelor of Medical Science / Bachelor of Nutrition and Food Sciences - University of Manchester (UK)
Full-time, BSc Biomedical Sciences (2nd year of the 3-year) / BSc Pharmacology (2nd year of the 3-year ) / BSc Physiology (2nd year of the 3-year) / BSc Pharmacology and Physiology (2nd year of the 3-year) / BSc Anatomical Sciences (2nd year of the 3-year) / BSc Neuroscience (2nd year of the 3-year)
Professional Recognition
Graduates who are engaged in drug dispensing services may apply for the membership of the Hong Kong Pharmacy Technicians Association (HKPTA).
Career Prospects
With the increasing focus on primary healthcare and community care by the Government, this programme formulates a foundation for careers in different support functions in the medical and health services industry. Graduates have opportunities to work in various health-related industries, including the non-government sector, private medical organisations, elderly homes and healthcare groups. Additionally, they can join companies of emerging health technology, contributing to smart healthcare and services, or serve as health promotion personnel within the healthcare sector.
Virtual Reality in the Classroom
To enhance the teaching and learning effectiveness of courses like those in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, it is very important to supplement classroom lectures with hands-on experience of the course materials. Virtual Reality (VR) is one good option to deal with this issue and in addition, it can also enhance the students’ interest in learning.
For that reason, 12 VR boxes have been purchased in which we have downloaded:
- A VR video tour of a local hospital pharmacy showing to students how it is like when working in a hospital pharmacy in HK: important sections such as outpatient dispensing section, inpatient dispensing section and the steps involved in prescription processing/drug dispensing are included in the video.
- An interactive mode of the above video so that the students can choose the part of the pharmacy they want to see or learn more by manipulating the cursor.
- A cleanroom interactive video showing the basic design and the important parts of a cleanroom that is installed with a laminar flow hood for aseptic drug reconstitutions.
- An app for human anatomy showing the human skeleton; more human organs will be included in the near future.
