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Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code AS114101

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 Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

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

Programme Advantages

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
  1. The programme information is applicable to local applicants. For non-local applicants, please visit here.
  2. 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.
  3. The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated 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):
  • ​Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Green Engineering and Sustainability
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Geography offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Environmental Science (Reg. No. 252502)# offered by the Northumbria University, United Kingdom (in collaboration with SHAPE);
  • Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental and Occupational Safety and Health offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • Bachelor of Science in Ocean Science and Technology offered by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioresource and Agricultural Science offered by Hong Kong Baptist University;
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Development offered by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University;
  • Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Science and Engineering offered by City University of Hong Kong; and
  • Bachelor of Engineering 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 21st 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

1st Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
2nd Year Tuition Fees (HK$)
$33,310
Remarks
  1. The study duration of Higher Diploma programmes is normally 2 years. The tuition fee is payable in two installments each year.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. The information listed above is only applicable to local students.

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Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group)
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Programme Code AS110114

Higher Diploma in Sustainability and Environmental Management (Subject Group)
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114103

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science
Higher Diploma in Biotechnology
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114104

Higher Diploma in Biotechnology
Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114109

Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management
Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management (Medium of Instruction： Chinese (Cantonese))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114109J

Higher Diploma in Conservation and Tree Management (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114111

Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations
Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114113

Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness
Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114202

Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science
Higher Diploma in Health Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114204

Higher Diploma in Health Studies
Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114205

Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science
Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114206

Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services
Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Medium of Instruction： Chinese (Cantonese))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114206J

Higher Diploma in Rehabilitation Services (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114208

Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies
Higher Diploma in Medical Centre Operations
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114210

Higher Diploma in Medical Centre Operations
Higher Diploma in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114211

Higher Diploma in Beauty and Personal Care Products
Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114213

Higher Diploma in Food Technology and Safety
Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114216

Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
Higher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114217

Higher Diploma in Fitness and Exercise Nutrition
Higher Diploma in Chinese Medicine Professional and Operation (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS114219J

Higher Diploma in Chinese Medicine Professional and Operation (Medium of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese))
Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies
Part-time Evening Higher Diploma
Programme Code AS524421

Higher Diploma in Dispensing Studies