The Open University of Hong Kong BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) BSc in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) The Open University of Hong Kong The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK) is established and recognized by the Government. It has four Schools School of Arts and Social Sciences, Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, School of Education and Languages, and School of Science and Technology offering degree programmes in a number of areas, including arts and social sciences, business administration, education and languages, science and technology. Currently, there are over 7,000 students taking programmes on a full-time basis in the University s campus. In addition, undergraduate degree programmes in a range of disciplines are offered jointly with partnership institutions. Programme Overview Programme Structure The contents of this programme include not only advanced To obtain an Ordinary egree, students must complete the following courses: level, theoretical knowledge of biology and chemistry but also academic challenges to students on contemporary research findings and professional skills. Upon successful completion of the programme, students should be able to: comprehend the fundamental concepts and principles in contemporary biology and chemistry; develop core analytical skills and techniques in studying and developing theories and practice in applied biology and chemistry; conduct research and investigations in applied biology and Credit Level Class Conservation and Biodiversity Course A Animal and Plant Physiology A Molecular and Microbiology A Bio-medical Chemistry and Synthetic Methods B Contemporary Physical and Inorganic Chemistry B Advanced Environmental Analysis B Quality Management for Science & Technology C Scientific Research Methods C chemistry with applications of sound scientific research methods and presentation skills; demonstrate knowledge and practical skills with regard to quality assurance in applied science; and provide quality academic and professional inputs in applied biology and chemistry to meet the needs of their careers. In addition to fulfilling the requirements for the Ordinary egree, students may choose to complete an additional 2 credits (in Class ) and 1 credits (in Class E) from the following courses to obtain an egree: Course Credit Level Class Contemporary Biology evelopment Contemporary Chemistry evelopment Applications of Biology and Chemistry in Environmental Studies 10 Advanced Topics in Food & Health Science Advances in Organic Synthesis Research Project in Applied Science 10 E E Safety & Reliability for Science & Technology 4
Applied Science Entry Requirements Additional Information A recognised iploma in Applied Nutritional Studies, Applied Nutritional Science, Analytical Science & Biotechnology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemical Technology, Chemical Technology with Management, Conservation and Tree Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Protection and Management, Environmental Technology, Safety & Health, Environmental & Safety Sciences, Food Technology or Environmental Health, Pharmaceutical Science awarded by VTC, or relevant disciplines awarded by VTC or a recognised local or overseas institution; or Programme fee is calculated on a credit basis according to the number of courses to be taken in each term. Programme fee is subject to yearly review. Local Students Non-local Students No. of Terms (No. of Credits) Ordinary egree: 2 Terms (40 Credits) egree: 4 Terms (80 Credits) Tuition Fee for 201 Cohort Students Ordinary egree: HK$6,090* by 2 instalments egree: HK$128,10 HK$129,34* by 4 instalments A recognised tertiary or professional qualification at higher diploma or associate degree level, or above, with relevance to the named programme. Ordinary egree: HK$83,090* by 2 instalments egree: HK$164,10 HK$16,34* by 4 instalments * The OUHK is reviewing the tuition fee of academic year 2016-17. The Assessment There will be both continuous assessment components and a final examination for all the courses. Continuous assessment will include assignment, quizzes and project report that should be orally presented in tutorials. new rates will be announced immediately upon approval of the OUHK. Study Mode and uration Full-time 9 months (Ordinary egree) 24 months ( egree) Study Location Fees Application : HK$200 Programme : Ordinary egree HK$6,090* by 2 instalments egree HK$128,10 HK$129,34* by 4 instalments Application eadline 30 April 2016 Commencement September 2016 * The OUHK is reviewing the tuition fee of 2016 17 and the laboratory fee. The new rates will be announced immediately upon approval of the OUHK. Enquiries Programme Co-ordinator r. Leung Pak Chung Tel no. 29 201 Email leung_pc@vtc.edu.hk General Enquiries Mr. Tao Hoi Ming Tel no. 29 839 Email hmtao@vtc.edu.hk
Application Form 2016/17 1. Complete the form clearly in English, and in BLOCK letters. 2. For applicants submitting more than one form, the University will only accept the first form processed. 3. Applications will normally be processed on a first-come, first-served basis; therefore, it is advisable for applicants to submit their applications as early as possible. FOR OFFICE USE APPLICANT NUMBER STUENT NUMBER SECTION 1 PERSONAL PARTICULARS Entry requirements Met Surname (as shown on HKI Card) Sex M = F = Male Female Yes No First / Other Names (as shown on HKI card) ate: Name in Chinese Conditional Offer Programme: Chinese Character Codes Subject to: HKI Card No. ate of Birth ay Month Year ( ) Correspondence Address (In English) ate: Offer Programme: Area (Note 1***) ate: E-mail Address Residential Tel. No. isabilities (Note 1***) Mobile Phone No. (Please specify if entered Other ) On Waiting List/Rejected Programme: ate: Remark: IVE / SBI Student Number (if applicable) o you require a student visa / entry permit to study in Hong Kong? YES NO Application fee paid by: SECTION 2 PROGRAMME APPLIE FOR Please indicate the programme you are applying for by ticking the appropriate box. (Please ONE only) Top-up egree Programmes BBA (Hons) in Professional Accounting, Full-time BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Beauty and Health), Full-time BSc in Applied Science (Beauty and Health), Full-time BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry), Full-time BSc in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry), Full-time BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Energy and Environment), Full-time BSc in Applied Science (Energy and Environment), Full-time Offering Site *** Please refer to page 4 for the explanation of notes. (OUHK-AF-NOV1)-1
SECTION 3 EUCATION (in chronological order) (Please give the names of schools, colleges, universities or training organisations attended including full-time or part-time courses, apprenticeship, etc. and attach certified copies of relevant academic documents). ate (month / year) From To School / College / Institution Attended / Attending Programme Title Mode of Study (e.g.: Full-time / Part-time on Campus, istance Learning, etc.) Qualification Obtained ate of Award SECTION 4 ENQUIRIES All enquiries should be directed to SHAPE office as follows: School for and Professional Education SHAPE, Chai Wan Office, Room 012, G/F, Academic Block, 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong Tel: 29-839 Fax: 2976-702 SECTION PERSONAL ATA (PRIVACY) STATEMENT 1. You must provide the University with the personal data required by the application form. If you do not provide the data requested, the University may not be able to process your application. The University will keep such data confidential but may need to transfer it to third parties assisting the University in carrying out the admission exercise. 2. In the event that your application is successful, the personal data will be transferred to your student file established by the University and may also be transferred to partner institutions, for the purposes of student and University administration. 3. You have the right to ascertain whether the University holds personal data on you, to obtain a copy of such personal data and to have any inaccuracies corrected. ata access and / or correction requests should be made in writing and addressed to: The ata Protection Officer Fax: 2392-9132 Email: dpo@ouhk.edu.hk SECTION 6 APPLICATION FORM SUBMISSION AN ACKNOWLEGEMENT 1. Application form together with a copy of HKI Card marked copy across the face should be submitted by mail or in person to the SHAPE, Chai Wan Office, Room 012, G/F, Academic Block, 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong. Please check Section 1 and Section 4 for the correct address. You may also return the application form to a drop box located at IVE and HKI campuses. 2. We will acknowledge receipt of your application by email. Please make sure your email address provided on page 1 of this application form is correct. 3. You may be required to attend an interview. (OUHK-AF-NOV1)-2
SECTION 7 TUITION FEE PAYMENT AN REFUN ARRANGEMENTS 1. The total programme fee for BBA(Hons) in Professional Accounting is HK$127,670*, payable by 4 instalments. Tuition fees, which are collected for each term, are charged according to the number of credits for the courses taken by the student. A student will normally take 40 credits in an academic year. 2. The total programme fee for the ordinary degree, BSc in Applied Science (Beauty and Health) is HK$60,91*, payable by 2 instalments. The total programme fee for the honours degree, BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Beauty and Health) is HK$124,33*, payable by 4 instalments. The tuition fee is calculated on a credit basis according to the level of courses to be taken in each term. 3. The total programme fee for the ordinary degree, BSc in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) is HK6,090*, payable by 2 instalments. The total programme fee for the honours degree, BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) is HK$128,10 $129,34*, payable by 4 instalments. The tuition fee is calculated on a credit basis according to the level of courses to be taken in each term. 4. The total programme fee for the ordinary degree, BSc in Applied Science (Energy and Environment) is HK$61,70*, payable by 2 instalments. The total programme fee for the honours degree, BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Energy and Environment) is HK$12,170*, payable by 4 instalments. The tuition fee is calculated on a credit basis according to the level of courses to be taken in each term.. The amount payable will vary depending on the courses taken by the student. The estimated annual tuition fees for the programmes given in the table below are for reference only. OUHK adopts a lock-in system for the tuition fees of all fulltime undergraduate programmes in which the tuition fees per credit for students admitted in 201/16 will remain the same throughout the duration of their studies at OUHK. Programme No. of Terms (No. of Credits) Tuition Fee for 201 Cohort Students Local Students Non-local Students BBA (Hons) in Professional Accounting 4 Terms (8 Credits) $127,670* $16,920* BSc in Applied Science (Beauty and Health) 2 Terms (40 Credits) $60,91* $78,91* BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Beauty and Health) 4 Terms (80 Credits) $124,33* $160,33* BSc in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) 2 Terms (40 Credits) $6,090* $83,090* BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Biology and Chemistry) 4 Terms (80 Credits) $128,10 $129,34* $164,10 $16,34* BSc in Applied Science (Energy and Environment) 2 Terms (40 Credits) $61,70* $79,70* BSc (Hons) in Applied Science (Energy and Environment) 4 Terms (80 Credits) $12,170* $161,170* *The OUHK is reviewing the tuition fee of 2016-17. The new rates will be announced immediately upon approval of the OUHK. 6. If you accept the offer, you should pay the 1st instalment of the tuition fee before the deadline stated in the offer letter to complete the registration procedures. Any fees paid are not refundable unless the programme is cancelled. SECTION 8 APPLICATION FEE PAYMENT The application fee is HK$200 and is NON-REFUNABLE. Please indicate your payment method with a and glue the original payment receipt in the box provided. If the application fee is paid by ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) Transfer Services, please follow the below instructions in making payment: HSBC & Hang Seng Bank ATM Select Bill Payment Service Select Education Others Select Vocational Training Council Enter Type: 01 Enter Payment Number: please see payment number below Enter Amount: HK$200 JETCO ATM Select JET Payment Enter Merchant Code: 911 Enter Type: 01 Enter Payment Number: please see payment number below Enter Amount: HK$200 If the application fee is paid at 7-Eleven, the QR code for payment at 7-Eleven is shown below 300107700001900048 Please glue the original receipt here. Payment Number for ATM Transfer Services: 6700001 ***Application form without attaching the original payment receipt WILL NOT be processed.*** *** Please O NOT send in any cheque or cash. We WILL NOT deposit the application fee on your behalf.*** (OUHK-AF-NOV1)-3
SECTION 9 SOURCE OF KNOWING SHAPE PROGRAMMES From which of the following sources have you heard about SHAPE programmes? Please indicate your source(s) with a in the appropriate boxes (You may select more than one.): SHAPE Website VTC Lecturers Yahoo / Google Keyword Search SHAPE Prospectus / Leaflets Information Panels Newspaper / Magazine (Title: ) Information ay Education Fair Others (Please specify: ) Classmates / Friends o you wish to receive information in relation to any programmes, admission and events of the School for and Professional Education, member institutions of the Vocational Training Council and the Open University of Hong Kong? YES NO SECTION 10 ECLARATION (Application form without signature will not be processed) 1. I declare that the information given in the application is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and complete. I understand that this information will be used in the admission process of the programmes offered by the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong. 2. I authorise the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong to obtain, and the Vocational Training Council to release, information about my student record in member institutions of the Vocational Training Council for the purpose of processing this application. 3. I authorise the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong to use my data to carry out checks on multiple applications and checks on records of current and previous studies in member institutions of the Vocational Training Council. 4. I authorise the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong to obtain, and the relevant institutions to release, further academic information or official student records if necessary, and / or where my work experience is relevant, to verify my employment records, for the purpose of making an informed decision about my application.. I understand that, upon my registration in a programme in the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong, the data contained in the application form will become part of my student record and may be used for all purposes relating to my study in accordance with the procedures of the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong. 6. I understand that the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong may use my application data for statistical purposes. The application form and other related personal information will be disposed of after the completion of the 2016/17 admissions exercise. Nevertheless, if I have indicated in Section 9 that I wish to receive information from the School for and Professional Education and the Open University of Hong Kong, my application data will be retained. 7. I understand that in accordance with the Personal ata (Privacy) Ordinance, I have the right to request access to, and the correction of my personal data. I should submit written request to the School for and Professional Education at Room 008, Academic Block, 30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong if I wish to access or make corrections to my data. 8. I fully understand the Intellectual Property Policy (the Policy) indicated at www.shape.edu.hk (Admission Point to Note) which is applicable to students of all VTC member institutions. I understand and agree that adherence to the Policy is a condition of continued enrolment and graduation. 9. I understand that provision of any false or misleading information therein shall lead to ISQUALIFICATION of application without notice and cancellation of any resulting registration. Any fees paid will NOT be refunded. Applicant s Signature: ate: Notes*** 1. Area Please enter the area code that best matches your correspondence address. Hong Kong Island Kowloon New Territories Others H1 Wanchai and Eastern K1 Yau Tsim and Mongkok N1 Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing O1 Others (e.g. Islands, Water) H2 Central and Western K2 Sham Shui Po N2 Sha Tin H3 Southern K3 Kowloon City and Wong Tai Sin N3 Tai Po and North K4 Kwun Tong N4 Tuen Mun and Yuen Long N Sai Kung 2. Type of isability If you are physically disabled, enter the type of handicap in the box. Otherwise, leave it blank. Your indication of this information is voluntary but essential for the programme organisers to provide appropriate support services (e.g. special examination arrangements) for you. Such information will not affect your chances of admission. Code 1. Blind (= visually handicapped). Wheelchair user 2. Profound hearing loss 6. Using crutch / callipers 3. Severe / moderate / mild hearing loss 7. Polio / Rheumatoid Arthritis / Spine problem 4. Low vision (this does not include those people who are able 8. Other kinds of impaired movement to read with the help of normal spectacles or contact lenses) 9. Others (please specify) CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANT Before submitting your application, please check if you have: Completed the form in full. Signed and dated the form. Enclosed a copy of HKI Card marked copy across the face. Enclosed copies of relevant academic documents and transcripts. Enclosed the original receipt of application fee payment. (OUHK-AF-NOV1)-4