Overview

The program aims to educate students with cutting-edge knowledge in environmental health and safety, and equip them with the skills to integrate the knowledge into real life situations and identify emerging environmental problems.

On successful completion of the Environmental Health and Safety program offered by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:

Apply advanced knowledge from a variety of environmental/health related science disciplines to view environmental health in an integrated approach to improve health protection;
Evaluate the impact of environmental stress on the health and safety of nature (ecosystems), as well as on the physical health and social well-being of humans;
Analyze contemporary environmental health and safety issues in a local and regional context; and
Apply and develop strategies and solutions to tackle environmental problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmental Health and Safety
Marine Ecotoxicology
Environmental Diseases and Microbiology
Food Safety Control
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2026-02-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Management View 10 other Masters in Environmental Management in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification.
Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirements
A bachelor's degree with second class honors in Life Science, Chemistry, Environmental Science or a related area

Applicants should have a proven record of good academic performance, be proficient in English and must demonstrate strong interest in environmental health and safety issues.

Tuition Fee

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International

145000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 145000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.
National

145000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 145000 HKD for the full programme during 12 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Health and Safety.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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