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Research & ImpactNews & EventsJSST06: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology (SSSDP)Programme Information for 2025/2026 EntryProgramme codeJSST06Study levelBachelor’s degreeProgramme full title (English)Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology(The programme has been selected for the Education Bureau’s Pilot Project on the Development of Applied Degree Programmes. It offers multiple entry routes and articulation pathways. For details, please refer to the website of the respective programme.)Programme full title (Chinese)應用老年學(榮譽)理學士Programme short nameBSc(AG)Programme duration4 yearsURLStudy AreaSocial SciencesShort descriptionThe programme provides students with a full scope of theoretical knowledge and experiential learning opportunities in gerontological areas. Graduates will have ample employment opportunities. For example, they can pursue a career in social services as a community project organiser, or a project officer; in academic and educational institutions as an ageing-related service research analyst; in business or finance sectors as a pre-retirement coordinator, or a fitness trainer in silver-hair market; or public services as an associate researcher, etc. Also, they can pursue further study in postgraduate programmes such as Master of Nursing Science (Pre-registration) Programme, Master of Social Sciences (Gerontology), Master of Social Work, Master of Health Administration or Management, Master of Social Service Management, Master of Social Policy, Master of Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies), etc. in local or overseas universities or institutes.Remarks: Year-1 entry students who successfully completed specified healthcare-related courses in the Programme within 24 months are eligible for application of Registered Health Worker through the Programme.ContactEntry requirementsPlease click here.Alternative Qualification(s) in Chinese Language (for NCS applicants only):ExaminationMinimum grade requiredGeneral Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) – (Advanced Level) (only UK accredited GCE will be considered)Grade EGeneral Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) – (Ordinary Level) (only UK accredited GCE will be considered)Grade CGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (GCSE)Grade 4 or CInternational General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (IGCSE)Grade 4 or CRequirement remark-
Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of A040 ‘Liberal Studies’ will be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of A045 ‘Citizenship and Social Development’.
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Students with HKDSE English Language results at Level 3 are required to complete non-credit bearing English enhancement course(s) in the first year of study.
Interview requirementYes (on a selective basis)Intake quota40Tuition feesAnnual tuition fees after deduction of subsidy from the Government:2025/20262026/20272027/20282028/2029HK$34,930HK$34,930HK$34,930HK$34,930Tung Wah College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually.The above tuition fee is net of annual subsidy under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). In 2025/2026 academic year, the annual subsidy under the SSSDP is $51,880 for non-laboratory-based undergraduate applied degree programmes. The annual subsidy amount may vary in each academic year subject to the announcement by the Education Bureau. For details, please visit http://www.cspe.edu.hk/sssdp.Only local students are eligible to be subsidised under SSSDP.2024 JUPAS Programme Admission ScoreProgrammeMeanJSST06: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology18The Admission Score is computed by the best five subjects in HKDSE, where Level 2 = 2 points, Level 3 = 3 points, Level 4 = 4 points, Level 5/5*/5** = 5/6/7 points.Programme LeaderDr. Daniel LEUNGPhD, Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
MSocSc (with distinction), The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
BSSc, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Chartered Psychologist (United Kingdom)Email: [email protected]
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