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Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

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

Professional Recognitions

Students can join industry-related professional bodies and to attain professional qualification as a certified carbon auditor.

Diversified Learning Activities

Opportunity to explore nature conservation sites, conduct scientific experiments and engage in activities arranged by environmental organizations which deepen students' comprehension of industry advancements.

High Articulation Rate

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

Professional Recognitions

Students can join industry-related professional bodies and to attain professional qualification as a certified carbon auditor.

Diversified Learning Activities

Basic Information

The programme aims to provide students with fundamental environmental science knowledge for sustainable development, including ecology, fieldwork safety, laboratory practice, environmental chemistry and microbiology. Year One students who completed the common semester can opt to progress to either environmental science or environmental protection and management professional programmes.

The broad-based common curriculum design provides a holistic experience for the Year One student and a sound foundation to enable the students to confirm their study in the professional. The programme is suitable for students who have a great interest in the environmental science, environmental protection, environmental management and sustainability industry and professions.

Mode of Study Full-time

Duration of Study 2 Years

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

IVE (Sha Tin)

Study Places IVE (Sha Tin) - 60

Admission Score N/A

Programme Stream

Students will choose one of the following specialised programmes to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas in the 2nd Semester:

* The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the professional programmes in the 2nd semester, subject to their programme choice, academic performance and study place availability in specific programme.

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.
The programme is newly offered in AY2025/26.

Entrance Requirements

HKDSE

Chinese Language 2

English Language 2

Core/Elective Subject 2

VTC Diploma of Foundation Studies; OR
VTC Diploma of Vocational Education / VTC Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate; OR
Diploma Yi Jin / Diploma of Applied Education; OR
Relevant and substantial work experience and/or prior qualification(s) obtained in or outside Hong Kong (e.g. assessed through recognition of prior learning and credit accumulation and transfer), with demonstrated ability to undertake sub-degree education; OR
Equivalent

Remarks

Applicants can use HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subjects (except ApL Chinese) for admission purpose. An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an ApL subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively for admission purpose.
For 2024 HKDSE and before, a "Grade D or E" and a "Grade C or above" in an HKDSE Other Language subject (Category C subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" and "Level 3" respectively; From 2025 HKDSE onwards, Language Proficiency Level A2 or above in French / German / Spanish, N3 or above in Japanese and TOPIK II: Grade 3 or above in Korean are also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement (Subject to approval by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)). One Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
If one of the five HKDSE subjects is Citizenship and Social Development, the general entrance requirement would become "Attained" for Citizenship and Social Development and Level 2 or above in four other HKDSE subjects including Chinese Language and English Language. Besides, Level 2 or above in Mathematics Extended Part (Module 1 or Module 2) is also recognised as one of the five HKDSE subjects in fulfilling the general entrance requirement. If applicants have taken both Module 1 and Module 2, either one of the modules (with a higher level) will be counted for admission purpose.
Applicable to holders of Diploma in Vocational Education / Diploma of Vocational Education (DVE) (students admitted to DVE in AY2017/18 or before are required to complete prescribed further studies modules).
Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) programmes, students can progress to Higher Diploma programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.
Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

Curriculum

Ecology
Basic Environmental Chemistry and Microbiology
Laboratory Practice and Fieldwork Safety
Computer Aided Drawing
Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences

Tuition Fees

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.

Programme Highlights

Marine water quality survey with environmental investigation using drone

On-site field study on marine water quality using scientific instruments, and conduct environmental investigation using drone.

Promote nature conservation and waste reduction to raise public awareness of environmental protection

Students actively invloved in promoting nature conservation and waste reduction through activities organised jointly by the Environmental Protection Department and Green Groups, aiming to enhance public awareness of environmental protection.