The programme is designed to equip health professionals for more in-depth understanding of women's health, and to prepare them for more advanced roles in health care service and practice. The programme aims to provide a foundation for career paths for future leaders working towards the improvement of women's and family health in Hong Kong and Asia.
The Programme provides a comprehensive theoretical background and knowledge base for those involved in the practice and research of women's health. The programme will examine a wide variety of women's health issues and common health problems with a multidisciplinary perspective.
The programme will enable graduates to:
Acquire an in-depth understanding of common problems and important issues affecting women's and family health
Develop promotional strategies of women's health and the evaluation of these measures
Acquire the skills for the appreciation and critical review of existing scientific evidence on specific issues of women's health.
Develop the ability to plan and conduct research studies in women's health, and to interpret and report the findings.
The Master's course is offered as a part-time degree comprising two years part-time coursework and one research project. Students will be required to take
6 courses including a research project leading to a report / dissertation giving a total of 29 credit units
WHS
5113
Biostatistics
(3 units)
In this module, inferential statistics will be taught. Other statistics covered are probability, null hypothesis, meaning of P value, t test, z value and 95% confidence intervals, Chi Square, ANOVA, non-parametric test, and regression model including multivariate analysis.
WHS
5114
Epidemiology
(3 units)
This course will cover quantitative and qualitative research methods. Students will be expected to apply their acquired knowledge to conduct surveys and perform critical analysis.
WHS 5021
Women's Health I
(2 units)
This course will
comprise of two modules. Module one will
enable students to learn social and cultural
perspectives of women’s health. Module two will
cover the common mental health in women and how
mental health will affect women’s health in
general.
WHS 5020
Qualitative Research
(1 unit)
This qualitative
method course will introduce students to the
topical issues related to conducting
qualitative research and allow for some
hands-on exposure to the methods of data
collection and analysis used in this
methodology.
WHS 5121
Women's Health II
(6 units)
This course will comprise of five modules and will cover the common health problems in affecting women during different periods of life: reproductive, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal. It will also cover the interaction of lifestyle factors with women's health, as well as the health care system including the use of alternative medicine.
WHS 6012
Systematic Review of Selected Topics and
Seminar Presentation
(3 units)
This course will offer seminars on selected topics in women's and family health. Students are also expected to critically
appraise existing evidence on a topic of choice.
WHS 6020
Protocol development
(3 units)
This module requires the student to plan and develop a protocol for the master thesis with the help of a supervisor.
WHS 6021
Research Project and Report
(6 units)
Each student is required to complete an individual research project in the field of women's health under supervision. Students will be required to make progress reports via presentations as well as writing up of report to form the master thesis.
*Remarks: At least 2 units of elective courses
will be selected from other modules within first
two years of attendance before graduation.
The programme will commence in September of each year.
The programme will be of two years duration divided into two academic terms per year. On the average, 2 classroom sessions, of 3 hours each, will be held per week.
Classes are normally conducted on evenings from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Classroom sessions will normally be held at the Prince of Wales Hospital.
The faculty will be key members of Centre of Research and Promotion of Women's Health, also other faculties of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Leading experts from the Hospital Authority, Department of Health and the non-government sector will also be invited. When appropriate, experts from other local tertiary institutions and from overseas will also be invited to teach in the Programme.
Programme
Director:
Professor Suzanne
C Ho , MSc, MPH, PhD,
FACE, FACN Professor of
Community and Family Medicine,
School of Public Health and Primary Care
Programme Co-Director
: Prof. Dominic Lee
, MBChB(Hons), MD,
MRCPsych, FHKAM(Psychiatry), FHKCPsych
Adjunct Professor, Centre of Research and Promotion of
Women’s Health,
School of Public Health and Primary Care
Deputy
Programme
Director:
Professor Xin Hua
Zhang , MD, PhD
Assistant Professor
, Department of Community and Family Medicine,
School of Public Health and Primary Care
Multidisciplinary approach including lectures, seminars, tutorials, classroom exercises, workshops, visits, fieldwork, literature review, computing workshops, on-line learning and self guided studies will be used.
English will be used as the medium of instruction.
All
participants must attend at least 80% of scheduled
lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and
practical sessions.
Students will be assessed every course through
combination of course work, assignments and/or
examination. At the end of the final year, a written
report of the supervised project must be submitted.
Graduation Requirement Students are required to meet all the programme requirements and pass all assessments with average result of C- , as well as the IT proficiency test (details can be obtained from http://www.sitc.cuhk.edu.hk )
Candidates must obtain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above for graduation.
Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree or above in approved health related field, social science or medical degree. Past research experience in health sciences will be an advantage but is not essential. Applicants should also fulfill University's "English Language Proficiency Requirement" for admission.
Graduate of the
Master of Science in Women's Health Studies
Clinical Associate,
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
During the learning process, my knowledge of the
clinical and academic aspects of women’s health, as
well as my aptitude for research, was refreshed and
enhanced. I was advised by Prof. Zhang, the
supervisor of my dissertation, to embark on further
study and work in the academic field. After
obtaining the MSc in Women’s Health Studies, I was
invited to be a Clinical Associate at the Hong Kong
Polytechnic University, with an attractive
remuneration package. Although this post may yet not
be my greatest achievement, it gives me a chance to
develop in the academic arena, and offers me new
challenges every day.
Ms
Lai-ying CHU
Graduate of the
Master of Science in Women's Health Studies
Physiotherapist II
My understanding of women’s health has deepened
tremendously after the completion of this course. It
was great to learn about women’s health issues from
different perspectives, both qualitatively and
quantitatively. Although the coursework was
demanding, my knowledge and skills were strengthened
by the process, which has helped me to discover even
more than I could have imagined.
Ms
Vera Chee-siew YIM
Graduate of the
Master of Science in Women's Health Studies
Nursing Officer
Since my graduation from the MSc programme, I have
continued to work as a nursing officer in the
Obstetrics Unit of Tuen Mun Hospital. I have
enhanced my research skills during my studies, and
my opinions on conducting clinical research are much
valued by my colleagues. Thanks to the course, I now
have a good understanding of women’s health; I have
therefore integrated well into my area of work, to
the benefit of both my clients and my co-workers. I
have earned a good reputation and the respect of my
associates.
Dr.
Wong Siu Lan
Graduate of the
Master of Science in Women's Health Studies
Associate Consultant
After graduation, I learnt much about the art of
thinking and organising. Every bit that I got from
the course actually helps with my work and
development.
Dr.
Chow Chun Kwan John
Graduate of the
Master of Science in Women's Health Studies
Private Practitioner
I have learned a lot from this programme. The
clinical material is very useful for my practice. I
have organised a well women’s health service in my
network. This will provide a comprehensive service
for different stages of women’s health by team of
specialists.
Completed application form with relevant supporting documents should reach the Programme Administrator or Graduate School Secretariat, The Chinese University of Hong Kong by the end of February each academic year.
Completed application form with relevant supporting
documents should reach the Programme Administrator
or Graduate School Secretariat, The Chinese
University of Hong Kong on or before 30 May 2009
• by sending a stamped, ($4) self-addressed envelope (A4 size) to the Programme Administrator
• come in person to the
(i) Graduate School Secretariat, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, at 4/F, Academic Building No.1, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, N.T. or
(ii) Room 416, 4/F School of Public Health and Primary Care, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T.
22 April 2009 (Wed) at Shaw Auditorium,
CUHK School of Public Health and Primary Care, Prince of Wales
Hospital, Shatin
Time : 7:00pm
To reserve a place, please contact Ms Renee Leung
at 2252 8896 or email to
womenhealth@cuhk.edu.hk. Please click here to download the programme pamphlet.
For any queries, please contact:
Programme Administrator in Women's Health Studies
Room 416, School of Public Health and Primary Care
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, N.T.
HONG KONG
Email : womenhealth@cuhk.edu.hk
Contact numbers: TEL - (852) 22528896 or FAX - (852) 26095825
