PgDip/ MSc in Sports Medicine & Health Science

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

The programmes prepare students to obtain a higher qualification in sports and exercise medicine which consists of two parts:

A. Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Degree

The Postgraduate Diploma Programme is offered as a part-time programme with one year coursework.

To be eligible for the postgraduate diploma, a student shall complete 15 credit units of 5 required subjects:

ORT5011
ORT5012
ORT5021
ORT5022
ORT5027

The Postgraduate Scheme is based on a credit-based system. On the satisfactory completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, students may proceed to the Master Programme given that they meet the requirements set by the Graduate School. However, the credits are transferable with a validation period of up to 3 years after graduation from the programme.

Postgraduate Diploma will also be awarded to MSc students who fail to complete the Master programme but finish the first year coursework study (15 credit units) and fulfill the Postgraduate Diploma graduation requirement.

B. Master of Science (MSc) Degree

The Master programme is offered as a two-year part-time degree.

To be eligible for the award, a student shall complete 30 credit units, which include:

First year - 6 required subjects (17 credit units):

ORT5011
ORT5012
ORT5021
ORT5022
ORT5027
ORT5031

Second year - 3 required subjects (13 credit units):

ORT5032
ORT5033
ORT5034

What distinguish the MSc programme from the PgDip programme are conducting a research project, attending clinical attachment, and participation in sports medicine related conferences or courses.

Remarks:

Full-time mode of MSc programme will be offered subject to the number of successful applicants.

Please refer to "Course Outline" for more information about each subject.

Extension beyond the study period may be endorsed under special circumstances with the prior approval from both the Dean of Graduate School and the Programme Director.
All rules and guidelines set by Graduate School must be observed and Graduate School has the right of final decision making upon any academic and administrative procedures.






Download Poster [787KB]. Download Brochure [7.52MB].	PROGRAMME STRUCTURE The programmes prepare students to obtain a higher qualification in sports and exercise medicine which consists of two parts: A. Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) Degree The Postgraduate Diploma Programme is offered as a part-time programme with one year coursework. To be eligible for the postgraduate diploma, a student shall complete 15 credit units of 5 required subjects: ORT5011 ORT5012 ORT5021 ORT5022 ORT5027 The Postgraduate Scheme is based on a credit-based system. On the satisfactory completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, students may proceed to the Master Programme given that they meet the requirements set by the Graduate School. However, the credits are transferable with a validation period of up to 3 years after graduation from the programme. Postgraduate Diploma will also be awarded to MSc students who fail to complete the Master programme but finish the first year coursework study (15 credit units) and fulfill the Postgraduate Diploma graduation requirement. B. Master of Science (MSc) Degree The Master programme is offered as a two-year part-time degree. To be eligible for the award, a student shall complete 30 credit units, which include: First year - 6 required subjects (17 credit units): ORT5011 ORT5012 ORT5021 ORT5022 ORT5027 ORT5031 Second year - 3 required subjects (13 credit units): ORT5032 ORT5033 ORT5034 What distinguish the MSc programme from the PgDip programme are conducting a research project, attending clinical attachment, and participation in sports medicine related conferences or courses. Remarks: Full-time mode of MSc programme will be offered subject to the number of successful applicants. Please refer to "Course Outline" for more information about each subject. Extension beyond the study period may be endorsed under special circumstances with the prior approval from both the Dean of Graduate School and the Programme Director. All rules and guidelines set by Graduate School must be observed and Graduate School has the right of final decision making upon any academic and administrative procedures.