Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions / Sectors
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Offered by TWC: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science 由東華學院開辦：醫療化驗科學（榮譽）理學士
BSc(MLSc)
Short Description
This is a four-year programme that leads to the award of Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science. The first year is devoted to foundation scientific training (e.g. Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry) and other General Education courses (e.g. English and Statistics). The remaining years will be devoted to major subspecialty training in Medical Laboratory practice: Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology & Transfusion Science, Anatomical Pathology, and Medical Microbiology & Virology). The training includes a clinical practicum in public/private medical laboratories. There will also be a final year research project. Graduates are eligible for registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist “醫務化驗師” (Part II). This statutory registration is a prerequisite for employment in local public and private health services.
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Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| ANY 1 SUBJECT* | 2 |
* Preferred subject: Chemistry or Combined Science (including Chemistry)
- The programme aims to provide students with training and knowledge for equipping them to be an efficient and effective healthcare worker. Applicants are expected to possess substantial knowledge in chemical and biological sciences to HKDSE level in order to benefit from learning.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained Level 4 or above for Chemistry or Combined Science (including Chemistry) in HKDSE.
- Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained Level 4 or above in English Language in HKDSE.
- Applicants should have normal colour vision, as this is usually required for employment in local medical laboratories.
- Applicants should be prepared to handle human samples, tissues and body fluids.
- 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.
| Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
| LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
| MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
| Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
|---|---|
| One of the following elective subjects: | |
| ANY 1 SUBJECT | 2 |
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 148,380
Tuition fees (after deduction of subsidy from the Government)
2023/2024: $70,100
2024/2025: $70,100
2025/2026: $70,100
2026/2027: $70,100
Tung 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 2023/2024 academic year, the annual subsidy under the SSSDP is $78,280 for laboratory-based undergraduate 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.
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Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 248 | 402 | 542 | 554 | 626 | 2372 |
| 2021 | 246 | 387 | 493 | 522 | 585 | 2233 |
| 2020 | 294 | 477 | 592 | 534 | 681 | 2578 |
| 2019 | 307 | 526 | 679 | 650 | 706 | 2868 |
| 2018 | 388 | 630 | 738 | 726 | 813 | 3295 |
| 2017 | 347 | 590 | 674 | 672 | 752 | 3035 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
| Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
| 2022 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 2021 | 51 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| 2020 | 47 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 |
| 2019 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 2018 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 |