Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Testing and Certification

Duration of Study

Entry to Year 1: 4 Years
Entry to Year 3: 2 Years

Mode of Study

Full-time

Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)

THEi

(Core modules would be conducted at THEi (Tsing Yi) and some General Education (GE) modules at other campuses.)

Entrance Requirements

Entrance Requirements for Year 1:
Level 3 or above in the HKDSE English Language and Chinese Language; AND Level 2 or above in the HKDSE Mathematics, Liberal Studies and one Elective Subject; OR Equivalent*.
Remarks :

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, and one Other Language subject can be counted for admission purpose.
An "Attained", "Attained with Distinction (I)" and "Attained with Distinction (II)" in an HKDSE Applied Learning (ApL) subject (Category B subjects) are regarded as equivalent to an HKDSE subject at "Level 2", "Level 3" and "Level 4" respectively, and a maximum of two ApL subjects (excluding ApL(C)) can be counted for admission purpose. The results of relevant ApL subjects will be considered in the application for Degree programmes. Relevant ApL subjects includes: Medical Laboratory Science and Food Innovation and Science.

*Upon completion of the Diploma of Vocational Baccalaureate (DVB) Programmes, students can progress to degree programmes in VTC, subject to their BTEC and IGCSE results.

Entrance Requirements for Year 3:
Higher Diploma OR equivalent qualifications in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

Additional core modules may be required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
For enquiry please contact Faculty of Science and Technology (Telephone No: 2176 1505).

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide an integrated Testing & Certification (T&C) training to students, in order to equip them with the knowledge and practical skills to work in the complex and ever-changing environment of the T&C industry. It emphasizes on both scientific knowledge and practical skills in four important areas of T&C - integrated science, analytical science, testing technologies, quality control and management - which would allow the graduates to pursue a professional career in the T&C industry.

Career Prospects

Graduates will be qualified for supervisory and technical duties in the T&C industry, including Technical Assistants, Quality Assurance Assistants and Chemists. They can advance to managerial positions, such as Senior Chemist, Technical Consultant and Technical Managers, with accumulated working experience and professional qualifications.

Articulation

Graduates are able to articulate to Master’s programmes in analytical science, chemical science, microbiological science or other T&C related areas.

Professional Recognition

Graduates (depending on their stream) may apply for either the Certified Testing Professional (Chemical Testing) or the Certified Testing Professional (Microbiological Testing) under the Professional Certification Scheme for Testing Personnel, administered by the Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC).

Notes

Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.

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Programme code ST125203