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Department :

Department of Food and Health Sciences

Programme Name :

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Testing and Certification

Programme Code :

ST125203

Duration :

Year 1 Entry: 4 Years (Full-Time)
Year 3 Entry: 2 Years (Full-Time)

Medium of Instruction :

English

Venue(s) :

Core Modules: Tsing Yi Campus
General Education (GE): Tsing Yi/Chai Wan Campus

The programme is recognised under the QF Level: 5
Registration No.: 17/000596/L5
Registration Validity Period: 01/09/2017 to 31/08/2028

Programme Aims

This programme aims to provide an integrated Testing & Certification (T&C) training to students, in order to equip them with the knowledge and practical skills to work in the complex and ever-changing environment of the T&C industry. It emphasizes on both scientific knowledge and practical skills in four important areas of T&C - integrated science, analytical science, testing technologies, quality control and management - which would allow the graduates to pursue a professional career in the T&C industry.

Career Prospects

  • Technical Assistants
  • Quality Assurance Assistants 
  • Chemist
  • Technical Consultant
  • Technical Managers
  • Product Safety Engineers
  • Petrochemicals Analysts
  • Gemologist 
  • Microbiologist

Professional Recognition

Graduates from this programme are eligible to apply for the Certified Testing Professional (CTP) by the Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification (HKTIC)

Programme-specific Requirements

For Year 1 Entry :
  1. For HKDSE, a maximum of two Applied Learning (ApL) subjects can be counted for admission purpose. Relevant ApL subjects include: Foundation in Chinese Medicine, Fundamental Health Care, Health Care Practice, Medical Laboratory Science.
  2. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
For Year 3 Entry :

Higher Diploma OR equivalent sub-degree qualifications/studies in a relevant area of study.
Remarks:

  1. Additional core modules are required (with fee charged) for sub-degree graduates according to the educational background of individuals.
  2. All applicants are screened and selected by an Admission and Interview Panel. All interviews are conducted in English.
  3. For enquiry please contact Department of Food and Health Sciences (Telephone No: 2176 1487 or Email: thei-dfhs@thei.edu.hk).

For Year 1 / Year 3 General Entry Requirement, please refer to Admission

Tuition fees

  • The tuition fees are charged according to the number of credit points taken during a semester.
  • The tuition fee for academic year 2025/26 per credit:
    Local StudentsNon-local Students
     HK$ 3,300 HK$ 3,970

Programme Curriculum

Year 1
  • GE Core Module:Chinese 1
  • GE Core Module:English for Academic Studies 1
  • GE Core Module:Creativity & Innovation in Society
  • Essential Chemistry
  • General Biology
  • General Laboratory Techniques & Safety
  • Mathematics for Applied Sciences
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Microbiology
  • Physical & Inorganic Chemistry
  • GE Core Module: Technology, Society & Work
  • GE Core Module: Entrepreneurial Mindset
  • Food Microbiology
  • Physical & Mechanical Testing
  • Food Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Introduction to Consumer Product Testing
  • Quality Management & Laboratory Accreditation
  • Testing Techniques of Drug & Chinese Medicine
  • General Education Elective 1
  • General Education Elective 2
  • Inspection in Practice
  • Quality Control and Food Safety Management
  • Testing Standards and Regulations
  • Measurement Uncertainty,  Method Validation and Development in Testing
  • Material Testing and Characterization
  • Advanced Analytical Food Techniques
  • Work-integrated Learning
  • Industry / Profession Specific Elective 1*
  • GE Core Module : Chinese 2
  • GE Core Module : English for Academic Studies 2
  • GE Core Module : English for Professional Purposes


Chemical Testing and Certification Discipline Core

  • Analytical Instrumentation for Chemical Testing
  • Polymer Chemistry and Nanotechnology


Microbiological Testing and Certification Discipline Core

  • Analytical Techniques for Microbiological Testing (Microbiological Testing & Certification Stream)
  • Molecular Biology (Microbiological Testing & Certification Stream)
  • Management Systems for Inspection and Certification
  • Advanced Topics in Testing and Certification
  • Final Year Project
  • Industry / Profession Specific Elective 2*
  • General Education Elective Module 3
  • General Education Elective Module 4


Chemical Testing and Certification Discipline Core

  • Forensic Analytical Science
  • Spectroscopic Techniques for Structure Determination
  • Advanced Instrumentation Analysis


Microbiological Testing and Certification Discipline Core

  • Food Toxicology
  • Biochemical and DNA Technologies
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pollution Control and Environmental Analysis
  • Gemological Science
  • Environmental Sampling, Monitoring and Analysis
  • Food Analysis
  • Food Testing and Certification
  • Food Laws and Regulations
  • Food Facilities and Financial Management
  • Nutritional Biochemistry

work-integrated learning

Students will be offered up to 480 WIL hours in testing and certification related companies.

Our WIL partners include:

(In alphabetical order)

  • ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd.
  • API Lab Testing Limited
  • Bureau Veritas
  • Castco Testing Centre Ltd
  • China Dragon Inspection & Certification (H.K.) Limited
  • China Inspection Company Limited
  • ETS-TestConsult Limited
  • Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency
  • Intertek Testing Services HK Limited
  • Modern Testing Services (Global) Limited
  • SGS Hong Kong Limited
  • TUV Rheinland Hong Kong Limited
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