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Programme Aims
This programme aims to provide an entry-level programme for the preparation of para-professionals in the environmental studies; and develop transferable skills which build confidence in a range of areas including monitoring, analysis, evaluation, assessment, communication skills and solving problems in relation to the environment.
Career Prospects
Graduates from this programme might find employment in the technical support area in
- Environmental Protection Department
- Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
- Fisheries and Conservation Department
- marketing executives in occupational health and environmental safety products
- environmental assistant/planner in property development companies, construction firms, or architectural firms
- technician in environmental consultancies, regulatory organizations
- research assistant in related discipline
Graduates can continue their studies in a relevant degree programme, both locally and overseas. With sufficient years of work experience and additional academic qualification, he/she can be promoted to supervisory or management grades.
Main Subject Areas [Programme Curriculum]
The Associate of Science in Environmental Studies aims to provide an entry-level programme for the preparation of para-professionals in the environmental studies. The programme features an appropriate combination of requirements for
- Environmental Science
- Information Technology
- Foundation Mathematics and Statistics
- Business Studies
- Language Studies
- General Education
Special Features
The programme is designed with advice obtained from the City University of Hong Kong to facilitate articulation through credit transfer to:
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Management
- Bachelor of Social Science in Environmental Policy Studies
The Division will arrange visits to environmental companies, and hold seminars by experts in the industry from time to time.
Normal Duration of Programme
2 years (Full-time)
Admission Requirement
Pass in HKCEE/HKALE (AL or AS levels) in one of the following subjects:
Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, or equivalent
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General Entrance Requirements for Associate Degree Programmes;
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A recognized diploma/higher certificate in a relevant field,
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Reaches the age of 23 on September 1 in the year of admission with satisfactory work experience.
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