Tung Wah College - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology

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General Information

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology

4 years full-time

Programme Description

The programme aims to nurture experts in gerontology to meet the challenges of ageing population in Hong Kong. It provides students with a full scope of theoretical knowledge in gerontology care, such as social gerontology, psychogerontology, public health, and health and social services planning and management.

In this programme, students would have experiential learning opportunities to apply gerontology and interdisciplinary theories in practice settings; and be equipped with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes necessary for competent gerontological practice in diverse settings.

Mode of study

Medium of Instruction	English
Total no. of credits	121.5 credits

Programme Leader

Dr. Winnie Cheng

PhD in Nursing, PolyU, MSc (Community Service Management), UWS, UK, BHS (Nursing) (ACU, Aust.)
Registered Midwife, Hong Kong Midwives Board
Registered Nurse (Aust. and HK)

Email: winniecheng@twc.edu.hk

Tuition Fee

Year	Tuition Fee (HK$) *(without subsidy)**	Tuition Fee (HK$) *(with subsidy)**
Year 1	$77,750	$46,950
Year 2	$77,750	$46,950
Year 3	$77,750	$46,950
Year 4	$77,750	$46,950
Programme Total	$311,000	$187,800
Annual Average	$77,750	$46,950

*Annual subsidy of HK$30,800 under the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in HK.

In 2018/2019 academic year, the annual subsidy is $30,800. The annual subsidy may vary in each academic year subject to the decision by the Education Bureau.

Entrance Scholarships

Entrance Scholarships for 2018/2019 Entry
Selection criteria	Scholarship amount (per head)	Subjects for calculation of HKDSE score
All Year 1 students admitted to the BBA / BBA(EM) / BSSc(APsy) / BSc(AG) Programmes via standard entry with a HKDSE score of 15 or above	HK$ 30,000	Chinese Language English Language Mathematics Liberal Studies one Elective / Applied Learning subject

QF Information

QF level	5
QR registration no.	18/000007/L5
Registration validity period	01/09/2018 to 31/08/2022