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Health and Life Sciences
Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies
Full-time S6 or above Higher Diploma

Programme Code AS114208

Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Programme Advantages

Professional Development

Provide pathway to become Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian.

Programme Advantages

Diverse Practical Experiences

Industrial attachment companies covers nutrition, food and health industries allowing students to have valuable industrial experiences.

Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

On average, over 70% graduates articulate to local or overseas Bachelor Degree programmes.

Programme Advantages

Professional Development

Provide pathway to become Nutritionist or Registered Dietitian.

Programme Advantages

Diverse Practical Experiences

Industrial attachment companies covers nutrition, food and health industries allowing students to have valuable industrial experiences.

Programme Advantages

High Articulation Rate

On average, over 70% graduates articulate to local or overseas Bachelor Degree programmes.

Basic Information

Click here to view the programme highlights video (narration in Cantonese)

The programme aims to provide professional knowledge, practical training and management skills in the area of nutrition and health food industry. It nurtures students to pursue a career in the nutrition and health related field and further study to become a registered dietitian. It covers a spectrum of modules including nutritional assessment and therapy, nutrigenomics, sports science and nutrition, menu planning and healthy food service management, health food products development, public health education and promotion, and Chinese food therapy. The programme is suitable for students who have enthusiasm in promoting healthy eating concept with the applications of innovative technology to improve human health.

The programme is also 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 (Kwai Chung)
Study Places IVE (Kwai Chung) - 50
Admission Score Average Result: 12 1
Score Range: 10 - 14 1

Professional Recognition

Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association Limited: ​ Graduates are eligible to apply for Full Membership.
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).
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 (Honours) in Nutrition and Healthcare Management
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :
  • Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Hons) offered by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia;
  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science offered by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Human Nutrition offered by the University of Ulster, United Kingdom;
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food and Nutrition offered by the University of Ulster, United Kingdom; and
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) Food Science and Nutrition (Reg No.: 251919)# offered by the Northumbria University, United Kingdom (in collaboration with SHAPE).
# It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. Please refer to the corresponding programme page in the website of SHAPE.
Career Prospects
Graduates may be employed as nutritionists / dietitian assistants, health advisors, health promotion instructors and patient care assistants in nutrition, health promotion, health food products and food service settings, such as medical groups, community health and nutrition centers, wellness centers, health food companies and catering groups.

Curriculum

  • Essential Food Chemistry
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Food Microbiology
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - health-and-life-sciences
  • Menu Planning and Healthy Food Service Management
  • Food Safety, Quality and Certification
  • Biomolecules and Nutrition Biochemistry
  • Public Health Education and Promotion
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
  • Enrichment Module B
  • Chinese Food Therapy
  • Nutrition Counselling and Customer Services
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Introduction to Biostatistics
  • Nutrition Business Operation and Event Management
  • Novelty in Nutrition and Nutrigenomics
  • Social and Health Behavioral Science
  • Project
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Nutrition Therapy
  • Sports Science and Nutrition
  • Health Food Products and Their Development
  • Project
Remarks
  1. The medium of instruction of some modules is Chinese.

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.

Programme Highlights

Sustainable Charity Healthy Cooking Competition

Sustainable Charity Healthy Cooking Competition

Students from Higher Diploma in Applied Nutritional Studies won the Champion in the Sustainable Charity Healthy Cooking Competition held by Meiriki Japan and Faculty of Food and Nutritional Science of The Chinese University of Hong Kong in August of 2024.

Care Food Soft Diet Recipe Design Competition

Care Food Soft Diet Recipe Design Competition

Students won the "Most Popular Recipe Award" and "Most Nutritious Award" in the Care Food Soft Diet Recipe Design Competition held by Care Food Hong Kong.

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