Diploma of Foundation Studies (Health Care)

Programme Edges

Equivalent to DSE Level 2 in Five Subjects

Accepted by Civil Service Bureau as meeting entry requirements of grades in civil service which requires HKDSE Level 2 in five subjects including Chinese and English

Diverse Healthcare Training

The programme covers basic healthcare knowledge and skills

Equivalent to DSE Level 2 in Five Subjects

Accepted by Civil Service Bureau as meeting entry requirements of grades in civil service which requires HKDSE Level 2 in five subjects including Chinese and English

Diverse Healthcare Training

The programme covers basic healthcare knowledge and skills

Basic Information

The programme aims to deliver a quality education, with vocational and generic elements, that will enable students to achieve both the basic skills required for developing a career in the industry, and a sound academic foundation for further studies. The programme focuses heavily on communication, in particular English, Chinese with Putonghua and Information Technology, as these areas are particularly important in the workplace. Emphasis is also placed on the development of interpersonal skills and teamwork, and a student-centred approach.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 1 Year

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Kwai Chung)

Remarks

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2026/27. The validation of programme will be conducted in 2026.

Entrance Requirements

Completion of Secondary 6 (under the New Senior Secondary Academic Structure); OR
Equivalent

Articulation / Employment

Articulation

Graduates of Diploma of Foundation Studies are eligible to apply for VTC’s Higher Diploma programmes, which normally require five HKDSE subjects at Level 2 or above, including Chinese Language and English Language.

Career Prospects

Graduates maycan pursue careers in healthcare institutions such as clinic aide, patient care assistant, primary health and rehabilitative services personnel.

Curriculum

Human Biology
Health Care Practice
Basic Rehabilitation Application
Introduction to Nutrition
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Vocational English I
Vocational English II
Vocational English III
Vocational English IV
Vocational English V
Foundation Mathematics I
Foundation Mathematics II (A)
Information Technology Applications
Essentials of Personal Development
Wellness in Action
Vocational Chinese: Discussion and Social Correspondence
Vocational Chinese: Reading Comprehension & Administrative Text Writing
Vocational Chinese: Putonghua Conversation & Discussion
Optional Module: Foundation Mathematics III ^（1）

Remarks

Diploma of Foundation Studies students may also consider taking the optional module 'Foundation Mathematics III' for the eligibility to apply for VTC's Higher Diploma programmes or related civil service jobs which require Level 2 or above in HKDSE Mathematics as one of their entrance requirements. Separate tuition fee will be charged for this optional module.