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Programmes > Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology > General Information
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
$46,450
Year 2
$77,750
$46,450
Year 3
$77,750
$46,450
Year 4
$77,750
$46,450
Programme Total
$311,000
$185,800
Annual Average
$77,750
$46,450
*The College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually.

Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy.  Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy.  In 2019/2020 academic year, the annual subsidy of the NMTSS is $31,300. 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/nmtss.
 
The actual tuition fee payable will be based on the number of credits required for graduation of the student.  The number of credits required for graduation for each student depends on the student’s attainments of advance standing.
 


Entrance Scholarships
Entrance Scholarships for 2019/2020 Entry
Awarding 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 14 or above
FULL scholarship after deduction of the subsidy under NMTSS in the first year of study
  • Chinese Language
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Liberal Studies
  • one Elective / Applied Learning subject

All Senior Year students admitted to the BBA / BBA(EM) / BEd(ECE) / BSSc(APsy) / BSc(AG) Programmes with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (cGPA) of 3.0 or above, or equivalent.

 HK$ 40,000 N/A

NOTE: An annual scholarship of HK$ 30,000 will be renewable for students maintaining outstanding academic achievements with cGPA 3.3 or above during the normative study period of the concerned programme.

 



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


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King’s Park Campus
31 Wylie Road, Homantin, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Mongkok Campus
Nos. 90A & 98, Shantung Street, Mongkok,
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Telephone
(852) 3190 6678
Email
enquiry@twc.edu.hk