Health and Life Sciences Discipline

Graduates opting for further studies are eligible to apply for the respective Degree programmes offered by various local and overseas universities including:

• Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi)
• Queensland University of Technology, Australia
• China Pharmaceutical University
• Chia Nan University of Pharmacy and Science, Taiwan
• Coventry University, UK
• London South Bank University, UK
• Middlesex University London, UK
• Northumbria University, UK
• Sheffield Hallam University, UK
• University of Plymouth, UK
• University of Ulster, UK
• Edinburgh Napier University, UK

Graduates may be employed by different HKSAR Government departments, including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Environmental Protection Department, Government Laboratory and Hospital Authority of the HKSAR. They may also be employed in private hospitals, residential care homes, medical centres, rehabilitation centres, Department of Health, district health centres, pharmaceutical plants, insurance companies, pharmacy chain stores, personal care products and beauty chain stores, pet care and wellness companies, nutrition and health food product companies, food manufacturing and quality assurance companies, chain supermarkets and catering groups, environmental consulting firms, research and testing laboratories, nutritional consultation companies, beauty wellness centres and safety consultation firms, etc.

Many professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas acknowledge the quality of our programmes, including:

• Chinese Medicine Council of Hong Kong
• Pharmacy and Poisons Board Hong Kong
• Social Welfare Department of the HKSAR
• Labour Department of the HKSAR
• Tree Management Office of the HKSAR
• Hong Kong Food Professionals Association
• Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association Limited
• Hong Kong Food Hygiene Administrators Association
• The Cosmetic & Perfumery Association of Hong Kong Limited
• The Hong Kong Society of Cosmetic Chemists
• The Hong Kong College of Health Service Executives
• Australian Institute of Medical Scientists
• Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), UK
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (UK)
• Tree Management Personnel Registration Scheme (HKSAR)
• Urban Forestry Supporting Fund (HKSAR)
• Hong Kong Pharmacy Technicians Association

Health and Life Sciences Discipline is committed to helping students develop values, and acquire knowledge and key skills. 
We also emphasize students’ all-round development in order to enhance their employability and enrich their learning experience. Students are given opportunities to take part in a variety of industrial attachment programmes, experiential camps, exchange visits every year as well as participates in various competitions so as to broaden their horizons.