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Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code AS114103

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Provide with the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme

The total monthly income will be above $10,000 during the training period. Tuition fees will be sponsored by employer.

Programme Advantages

Provide with the VTC Earn & Learn Scheme

The total monthly income will be above $10,000 during the training period. Tuition fees will be sponsored by employer.

Basic Information

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The programme aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on analytical science with particular emphasis on training of analytical instrumentation and testing techniques.

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.

The programme is linked to the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Upon completion of the full-time first year of this programme2, the student may choose to study in the “Earn and Learn” scheme. Under the “Earn and Learn” scheme, students will be employed by the participating companies as registered apprentice for three years in the “Earn and Learn”. During the three-year training period, there will be salary, government allowance and additional subsidy. For the first two years of “Earn and Learn” scheme, the employer will sponsor the apprentice to study the Higher Diploma (HD) programme at IVE in Part-Time (Day) mode3. In the third year, full-time on-the-job training will be held at the participating companies.

For details, please refer to the “Earn and Learn” scheme website.
Mode of Study Full-time
Duration of Study 2 Years
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)
Study Places IVE (Sha Tin) - 90
Admission Score Average Result: 14 1
Score Range: 10 - 18 1

Programme Stream

Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:
  • Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry)
  • Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science)
The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2nd semester. Students will be required to attend a test in Semester 1 to determine the studied stream, subject to their choice, test performance and availability of places in specific streams.

Professional Recognition

The programme is recognised by the following professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas:
  • Royal Society of Chemistry: Graduates possessing 1 year related working experience can apply for Registered Scientist (RSci) as an Affiliate Member and can be upgraded to Associate Member (AMRSC).
  • Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification: - Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience can obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Chemical Testing category. - Graduates with 5 years of relevant testing and supervisory experience and satisfactory results in professional assessment by interview are eligible for certification of Certified Testing Professional (CTP) under the Chemical Testing category.
Remarks
  1. Admission score in 2024 refers to score of the best 5 HKDSE subjects, including Chinese Language and English Language of admitted students in 2024. For reference only. (Scoring scale: 5** = 7 points; 5* = 6 points; 5 = 5 points: 4 = 4 points; 3 = 3 points; 2 = 2 points; 1 = 1 point).
  2. The tuition fee for the full-time Higher Diploma is paid by the student.
  3. Employers will sponsor the tuition fees for these two years.
Notes
  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.

Entrance Requirements

  • HKDSE
Chinese Language 2
English Language 2
Core/Elective Subject 2
Core/Elective Subject 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. An "Attained" in HKDSE Citizenship and Social Development is regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2" for admission purpose.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. 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.
  7. Applications with work experience and/or prior qualification(s) submitted will be assessed individually by the departments concerned.

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 Testing and Certification
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; and
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as laboratory analysts or technicians in consumer product safety testing, pharmaceutical and food testing, environmental analysis and research and development in accredited or commercial testing laboratories. Other opportunities include career development in laboratory quality management and technical sales of scientific products.

Curriculum

  • Basic Chemistry in Practice
  • Basic Measurement in Analytical Chemistry
  • Physical and Organic Chemical Testing Techniques
  • Basic Chemical Instrumentation Techniques
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):

  • Molecular Spectrometric and Chromatographic Techniques
  • Hyphenated Instrumentation Techniques for Chemical Testing
  • Environmental Testing
  • Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • IT Essentials - health-and-life-sciences
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):

  • Fractionation and Separation of Biomolecules
  • Biochemistry
  • Material Science and Nanotechnology in Testing Industry
  • Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • IT Essentials - health-and-life-sciences
  • Enrichment Module B

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):

  • Chemical and Physical Testing of Textile Products
  • Chemical Testing of Food and Environment
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):

  • Molecular Biology and Testing
  • Quality Assurance of Pharmaceutical Products
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module A

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):

  • Toy Safety Testing (Heavy Metals)
  • Organic Chemical Testing of Drugs and Chinese Medicines
  • Project (Elective module)
  • Project in Workplace (Elective module)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Analytical Quality Assurance and Laboratory Accreditation

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):

  • Microbiological Testing Techniques in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Food Safety Testing and Monitoring
  • Project (Elective module)
  • Project in Workplace (Elective module)
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Analytical Quality Assurance and Laboratory Accreditation

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):

  • Inorganic Chemical Testing of Drugs and Chinese Medicines
  • Toy Safety Testing (Restricted Organic Substances)
  • Project (Elective module)
  • Project in Workplace (Elective module)
  • Industrial Attachment

Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):

  • Chemical Testing of Toys, Children’s and Consumer Products
  • Material Testing Techniques
  • Project (Elective module)
  • Project in Workplace (Elective module)
  • Industrial Attachment

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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