Bachelor of Social Sciences (Hons) / Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Innovation in Health and Social Well-Being

Kowloon Tong Campus, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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48 monthsProgram duration

22,295 USDTuition Fee/year

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Public HealthMain Subject Area

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Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Technological innovation is transforming the global landscape of health and wellness, driving changes in the society and creating new opportunities for the industry. This programme will equip students with the necessary skill-set to apply and integrate technologies with their domain knowledge in health and wellness. Graduates will be technologically competent, entrepreneurial and adventurous. They will be able to identify problems and use cutting-edge health and social technologies to meet the emerging needs in Hong Kong and beyond. This transdisciplinary programme consists of two concentrations – Social and Personal Wellness Concentration and Health Technology and Informatics Concentration. Both concentrations will adopt an integrative curriculum covering a range of coherent topics. The Social and Personal Wellness Concentration will cover social identity, health communication, healthy living and social enhancement. The Health Technology and Informatics Concentration will examine health management, biotechnology, smart living and healthcare intelligence.

Program overview

Main Subject

Public Health

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Admission Requirements

IELTS

ATAR

80+

ACT

23+

SAT

1190+

TOEFL

79+

Applicants who wish to apply for admission to the Programme JS2910 may apply through one of the following schemes, namely JUPAS, Non-JUPAS, International Admissions Scheme and Admission of Undergraduate Students from the Mainland.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,670 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

22,295 USD

Other Expenses

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HKBU offers postgraduate programmes of diverse disciplines fulfilling aspirations of individual students and advancing knowledge through research and scholarship. Our programmes emphasise a global perspective, the development of critical minds, and interactive and participatory learning. We provide students with a remarkable learning environment with different forms of collaborative arrangements both within and outside the University, substantial learning and teaching resources, and a team of dynamic staff committed to excellence. Knowledge is a continuing process of investigation. Partnering with our students, the University keeps moving forward and creating impact to address the local and global challenges.

Its Graduate School, established in 2002, plays a major role in offering postgraduate programmes to meet societal needs, and in facilitating research advancement for the benefit of the humankind. Ever since its establishment, the Graduate School has grown rapidly both in terms of the spectrum of programmes offered, the number of students enrolled, and the diversity of research projects it manages. Currently, the number of postgraduate students accounts for approximately 40% of the University's total enrolment and there are also over 700 ongoing research projects, generating research outputs that attract international collaboration and recognition.