Higher Diploma in Environmental Science

To study this programme, applicant should apply for "Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group) [Programme Code： AS110114]", please click here for more information.

Programme Edges

High Articulation Rate

Over 60% graduates articulate to Degree programmes in local and overseas universities.

High Articulation Rate

Over 60% graduates articulate to Degree programmes in local and overseas universities.

Basic Information

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The programme aims to provide students with relevant academic knowledge, professional competence and supervisory skills for nature conservation, sustainable environmental management and environmental monitoring. It nurtures students' interests and capability to pursue a career and further study for fulfilling their aspirations to protect their environment. The programme is suitable for students who have great interest in environmental conservation and management.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Sha Tin)

Professional Recognition

Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience can obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Environmental Testing category.

Remarks

The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):

BSc (Hons) in Green Engineering and Sustainability

Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :

BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
BSc (Hons) in Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
BA (Hons) in Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science (Reg. No. 252502)^# offered by the Northumbria University, United Kingdom (in collaboration with SHAPE);
BSc in Natural Sciences offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong;
BSc (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
BSc in Ocean Science and Technology offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology;
BSc (Hons) in Bioresource and Agricultural Science offered by Hong Kong Baptist University;
BEng (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
BEng in Energy Science and Engineering offered by City University of Hong Kong; and
BEng in Environmental Science and Engineering offered by City University of Hong Kong.

^#It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE for the registered course no."

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed in government departments (Environmental Protection Department, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, etc), professional consultants firms, accredited environmental laboratories, nature conservation organisations, etc.

Curriculum

Nature Field Camp and Ecological Survey
Organic Farming and Certification
Solid Waste Management
Environmental Studies A
Geographic Information System
Environmental Measurement and Data Analysis
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search

Environmental Studies B
Environmental Measurement and Data Analysis
Nature Field Camp and Ecological Survey
Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21^st Century Workplace
Industrial Attachment
Enrichment Module A

Eco-event Planning and Management
Nature Conservation and Countryside Management
Social Survey Techniques
Environmental Monitoring and Audit
Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation

Environmental Management
Environmental and Conservation Legislation
Eco-tourism Resources and Planning
Project
Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
Enrichment Module B

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the AY2025/26 is listed below for reference. The tuition fees for AY2026/27 will be announced at a later stage.

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)

$33,310

Remarks

The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
In addition to tuition fees, students will be required to pay other fees, such as caution money and students’ union annual fees. Students of Higher Diploma programmes will be required to pay the study package fees for Chinese & Putonghua modules.
Some students may be required to study bridging modules or enhancement programmes to support their study; or to attend additional training, industrial attachments, public examinations for which separate fees will be charged.
Tuition fees are subject to annual review. The tuition fee levels for 2nd Year will be reviewed subject to inflationary adjustments and other relevant factors.
The information listed above is only applicable to local students.