Bachelor of Science in Public Health
JUPAS Code: JS4537
This is a four-year full-time credit-based honours programme leading to a Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree awarded by the Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Subject to previous qualifications obtained, students may be considered for admission with Advanced Standing.
The JC School of Public Health and Primary Care of the Faculty of Medicine launched the first public health undergraduate programme in Hong Kong, Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSc in Public Health), in 2009.
This programme is designed to provide a broad understanding of public health issues as a concrete foundation for pursuing a wide range of careers within the health sector, as well as in the corporate sector, legal profession and such. In addition to learning the basic precepts of population sciences, the legal and ethical framework of public health and the field of primary care, students will be able to specialise in their chosen area of studies under the three domains of public health: 1) health protection, 2) health improvement and 3) health services. Upon completion, graduates are expected to be conversant with the basic principles of public health such as health services management, infectious disease control, food safety, health education and promotion, and occupational and environmental health. Additionally, graduates are expected to be able to apply their substantive knowledge of these areas to practical, real-life settings.
All secondary and sub-degree students from Hong Kong, Mainland China and oversea countries are welcome to apply for admission to the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (JS4537) programme.
Programme Structure
Curriculum
Our programme provides students who have an interest in public health with passion and valuable insight into population health issues. Concepts students can expect to grasp in term of knowledge, skill and value aspects in the following areas: social determinants of health, environmental impact on health, healthy lifestyles, public health law and ethics, biostatistics and epidemiology fundamentals, emergency preparedness and disaster response, infectious diseases, and health services reform.
Study Pattern
Students are required to complete at least 123 units of courses to fulfill graduation requirement. Here is the the suggested study pattern for the major programme requirement courses throughout the four years normative study period:
Experiential Learning
Induction Programme
Students will participate in site visits covering government, private, and non-governmental organisations to explore the students’ perspective on professional public health practices.
Research Project and Practicum
Students are requested to complete 100 hours of field work and a research project based on the chosen field of interest with the guidance of a supervisor. It is an essential experience which develops student’s understanding, analytical and researching skills as well as critical thinking in a particular subject.
Student Support
Year Coordinator system
To maintain continuous rapport with students throughout their 4-year studies. A Year Coordinator will take care of all students in the same year of study, and provide extra support or refer students to external services and regular Teacher-and-Student gatherings will be organized.
Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS)
PASS is a program where students work together to consolidate understanding, reinforce key concepts and develop effective study strategies. Each session is facilitated by PASS Leaders; students who have excelled in the course in the past.
Mentorship Programme
In order to enhance the career prospect of undergraduate programmes students of JCSPHPC and nurture the local community of caring public health talents, Mentors (alumni) will offer guidance to mentees (current students) on career planning and development as well as broadening their horizons.
Year Coordinators in 2023
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Our School and University offer a number of awards and scholarships to recognize students with outstanding performance and encourage students to participate in diverse learning activities. A partial list of awards and scholarships offered by JCSPHPC to our undergraduate students in the academic year 2023-24:
In recognition of outstanding academic or research achievement
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Janette Heung Memorial Foundation Scholarship
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Kiang Ping Fai Scholarship
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Pearl Island Lions Club Public Health Scholarship
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South China Venture Capital Outstanding Practicum Poster Prize
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To Teuk Ki Public Health Research Project Outstanding Award
To encourage overseas exchange
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South China Venture Capital Overseas Exchange Scholarship
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Pure Heart Academic Exchange Scholarship
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Pure Heart Overseas Exchange Scholarship
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Pure Heart Study Tour Subsidy Scheme
Articulation Programme
Master of Public Health Offered by CUHK
Graduates of Bachelor of Science in Public Health are eligible to have credit exemption:
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Eligible Period: Within 2 years of graduation
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Maximum Credit Exemption: up to 12 units out of 36 units
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Website: https://www.mph.cuhk.edu.hk
Programme Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health has been accredited by the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA) in 2023.
APHEA is an accreditation body stemmed from a collaboration between the Association of Schools of Public Health in the European Region (ASPHER) and the World Health Organization (WHO). Its accreditation/validation is globally recognized and multiple public health institutions and programmes around the world have been APHEA accredited/validated.
Official Webpage of APHEA:
https://www.aphea.be/Pages/A2.CURRICULA/Validated_Programmes.html