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Description
Expected Duration
2 years
Fees
HK$122,580
Expected Programme Start Date
2025 October
Application Deadline
Main Round:
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2025
12:00 noon (GMT +8), March 31, 2025
Description
Part Time (two years, evening classes)
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Overview
This programme aims to provide opportunities for graduates with relevant background to be equipped with in-depth knowledge and skills for working in the active field of psychosis, including clinical service, education, public awareness, and research in the field of psychosis.
This is the only taught postgraduate programme locally offering in-depth focus in psychotic disorders in Hong Kong. Our faculty is leaders in the field and professionals from backgrounds including psychiatry, nursing, psychology, research, occupational therapy and social work.
It is anticipated that those completing the study will be ready to serve effectively in various roles (clinical, research, service development, public awareness) and develop into future leaders in the field (such as in early intervention, rehabilitation and case management).
This is the only taught postgraduate programme locally offering in-depth focus in psychotic disorders in Hong Kong. Our faculty is leaders in the field and professionals from backgrounds including psychiatry, nursing, psychology, research, occupational therapy and social work.
It is anticipated that those completing the study will be ready to serve effectively in various roles (clinical, research, service development, public awareness) and develop into future leaders in the field (such as in early intervention, rehabilitation and case management).
Entrance Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the curriculum leading to the Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies), a candidate shall:
(a) comply with the General Regulations; and
(b) comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula; and
(c) hold a Bachelor's degree with honors or the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy or another healthcare related field of this University, or other qualifications of equivalent standard from this University or from another University or comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
(d) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination, if required.
Advanced standing may be granted to a candidate who has successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies) subject to the following conditions
(a) such course(s) should be completed no more than 3 years prior to the candidate's commencement of the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies) curriculum; and
(b) advance standing for up to 12 credits may be granted.
(a) comply with the General Regulations; and
(b) comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula; and
(c) hold a Bachelor's degree with honors or the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery or a Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy or another healthcare related field of this University, or other qualifications of equivalent standard from this University or from another University or comparable institution accepted for this purpose; and
(d) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination, if required.
Advanced standing may be granted to a candidate who has successfully completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies) subject to the following conditions
(a) such course(s) should be completed no more than 3 years prior to the candidate's commencement of the Postgraduate Diploma of Psychological Medicine (Psychosis Studies) curriculum; and
(b) advance standing for up to 12 credits may be granted.
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Faculty
LKS Faculty of Medicine
The University of Hong Kong's Medical Faculty is the oldest faculty in tertiary-education in Hong Kong. Its origins go back to 1887, when the Hong Kong College of Medicine for Chinese was founded by the London Missionary Society. Besides training doctors and nurses, the Faculty has always been at the forefront of medical research and development of new clinical services for the benefit of humankind.
The Medical Faculty is the largest in the University, hosting a community of over 5,000 students and professoriate staff. It is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the region.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong-learning needs of the community. Its departments have dedicated efforts in developing high-quality taught postgraduate programmes, and have on-going dialogues with target groups including clinicians, nurses, healthcare professionals and biomedical graduates to explore their interests and needs for professional developments.
The Faculty offers 8 full-time undergraduate programmes, 5 research postgraduate programmes and 12 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details about the Faculty can be found at http://www.med.hku.hk/ .
The Medical Faculty is the largest in the University, hosting a community of over 5,000 students and professoriate staff. It is one of the most technologically advanced medical institutions in the region.
The Faculty is committed to serving the lifelong-learning needs of the community. Its departments have dedicated efforts in developing high-quality taught postgraduate programmes, and have on-going dialogues with target groups including clinicians, nurses, healthcare professionals and biomedical graduates to explore their interests and needs for professional developments.
The Faculty offers 8 full-time undergraduate programmes, 5 research postgraduate programmes and 12 taught doctors/masters and postgraduate diploma programmes. Further details about the Faculty can be found at http://www.med.hku.hk/ .
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Contacts
If you have any inquiries regarding the programme or faculty, please do not hesitate to reach out to us using the contact methods provided below:
2255 3818
