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Programme Overview ​ An inter-professional pathway for MBBS , BChinMed , BNurs and BPharm students of HKU A broadly based training programme on contemporary health care issues Learning with students from all over the world A quotable qualification recognised by the Medical Council of Hong Kong for MBBS graduates The award of an intercalated MPH degree will be conferred at the same time as the completion of the undergraduate programme Eligibility Entry to the Master of Public Health (MPH) is highly competitive. Students of the following programmes* may apply for admission to the MPH Intercalated Programme in: MBBS Year 2 BChinMed Year 4 BNurs Year 4 BPharm Year 3 ​ Students are expected to attain a yearly GPA of 3.4 or above, if applicable, for consideration of admission. * Students taking MBBS/BNurs/BPharm as a second degree will be considered on an individual basis. Fees and Scholarships HK$104,850* (50% MPH programme fee discount) *Subject to University's approval ​ Application Online application commences in early December every year. Application Deadlines (September 2024 intake): MBBS : 31 December 2023 BChinMed/BNurs/BPharm : 28 June 2024 Concentration Students enroll in one of the concentrations offered by the Master of Public Health for a 1-year full-time programme. Public Health Practice (PHP) Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EB) Control of Infectious Diseases (CID) Health Economics, Policy and Management (HEPM) Academic Accreditation The Medical Council of Hong Kong recognises the Master of Public Health, MPH(HK) as a quotable qualification. Participants will be accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from different academic institutes / committees. Please see “ CME & Quotable Qualification ” for details.

Vergil Tang at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road (CHI005h) Student Name Vergil Tang Concentration of Study Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EB) MPH Degree Mode and Graduation Year Full time, 2017-2018 Practicum Mode School-approved Practicum Practicum Site Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road (CHI005h) If MPH were a book, this practicum experience would be one of the most significant and rewarding chapters. Practicum bridged the gap between theory and practice, and toned up my skills of analyzing health data, in addition to collaborating with research team and conducting literature reviews. ​ I completed my practicum in the Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, Stubbs Road (HKAH). I worked closely with the Lifestyle Management Center, of which their vision is to share health reform messages that emphasize on the integration of the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of Total Health. Throughout the program, I had the privilege to provide statistical support, prepare articles for publication and deliver a health talk based on my literature review to an audience of senior citizens. ​ The program provided me with practical opportunities to apply the concept and theories I have learnt at school. For example, the statistical analyses in my supervisor’s research was something of challenging. To handle data properly, I revisited lecture notes and consulted my Biostatistics instructor. By running a statistical model in preparation for article publication, my learning curve was way steeper than finishing a problem set in class. ​ Before this practicum, wellness program, lifestyle management and health education were merely jargons to me. The program equipped me with a better understanding of health education – educating the public through health talk, wellness program and screening programs. “Health education research involves the translation of established and promising methods of disease prevention and health promotion to communities.” Both health education and research play imperative roles in public health, and I am honoured to have taken part through my practicum. Back

Capstone The Capstone is a culminating experience that allows students to integrate and synthesize public health competencies specific to their concentration of study. Near the end of their study, each student will submit a Capstone report of 5000-6000 words. This report should be a high-quality written product that is useful to external stakeholders, such as non-profit or governmental organizations. ​ The Capstone report may arise from the student’s Practicum experience, but should represent the student’s independent piece of work and demonstrate the stated Capstone competencies. ​ The Concentration Leads will provide guidance on the selection of Capstone competencies that are appropriate for the student’s educational and professional goals. Each student will also be assigned an Advisor, who will monitor the student’s progress and guide them in completion of the Capstone report. ​ As part of the Capstone course, students will receive guidance on systematic review and scientific writing. Students will also present a Capstone proposal to their Concentration Lead for feedback and approval.

Short Courses The School of Public Health of the University of Hong Kong offers short courses in public health each year in collaboration with internationally renowned scholars and local experts. Individuals interested in a special area of public health are welcome to join and gain an interactive, challenging and rewarding postgraduate learning experience. Participants who have successfully completed a course may be awarded CME/CPD points or advanced credit should they wish to enroll in the Master of Public Health. *Not all the courses are offered each year. Interested parties please contact us for the up-to-date schedule and details. APPLY NOW Course Code Course Name CMED6020 Advanced statistical methods I CMED6030 Advanced epidemiological methods I CMED6040 Advanced statistical methods II CMED6100 Introduction to biostatistics CMED6104 Emerging infectious diseases and "one health" CMED6105 Infectious diseases in public health CMED6109 Accounting and financial management in health care CMED6200 Introduction to epidemiology CMED6201 Principles of public health CMED6202 The practice of public health CMED6204 Health and society CMED6207 Non-communicable disease epidemiology and control CMED6208 Risk: perception, decisions and communication CMED6210 Infectious disease modelling CMED6211 Infectious disease epidemiology CMED6216 Personalised public health CMED6218 Human health: futures in a globalized world CMED6220 Health informatics CMED6221 Public health ethics and law CMED6228 Field epidemiology CMED6230 Epidemic and endemic infectious diseases CMED6300 Intermediate epidemiology CMED6704 Health behaviour and communication CMED6900 Health policy and politics CMED6901 Health leadership and management CMED6902 Health economics CMED6903 Resources for health CMED6905 Economic evaluation for public health CMED6907 Perspectives in health care management CMED6909 Comparing systems of care for older people CMED6910 Strategies in health care CMED6912 Environmental health hazards and interventions CMED6914 Air pollution and human health APPLY NOW

Director's Message Welcome to The School of Public Health at The University of Hong Kong. In today’s complex world, improving the health and well-being of people and communities requires addressing a combination of longstanding and newer challenges and transformational opportunities that could not have been imagined a few decades ago. While an escalating array of emerging infectious diseases, rising levels of non-communicable diseases, continuing social inequities and strengthening the foundations of health and well-being remain core public health priorities, today’s concerns include the many effects of globalization and changing demographic, living and environmental patterns. At the same time, the core approaches, skills and tools of public health such as research, epidemiology, laboratory sciences, biostatistics, communications and policy shaping are being augmented by new opportunities created by advancing technologies, analytic approaches and international partnerships. ​ The School of Public Health at The University of Hong Kong is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people around the world through research and education aimed at developing the knowledge, perspectives, and skills needed to make our interconnected world better. The School is part of The University of Hong Kong and the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, which are among the finest in the world, and is located in Hong Kong, a city that is vibrant with arts and culture, history, tradition, science, forward leaning ideas and sheer energy. Public health and the School offer exciting opportunities and I hope you join and connect with us. ​ ​ Professor Keiji Fukuda Director School of Public Health ​

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Programme Overview Overall Curriculum Structure (Applicable to students admitted to the curriculum in 2016-17 and thereafter) The minimum credit unit requirement for the Master of Public Health is 69. Course Core Courses Concentration Courses Elective Courses Total Courses Credits Practicum Capstone Total Credits Credit Weight 18 18 6 42 12 15 69 Core Courses Core Courses Code CMED6100 CMED6200 CMED6201 CMED6704 CMED6901 CMED6900 Introduction to biostatistics Introduction to epidemiology Principles of public health Health behaviour and communication Health leadership and management Health policy and politics Credit Units 3 3 3 3 3 3 Concentration Courses Concentrations Students enroll in one of the concentrations offered by the Master of Public Health for either a part-time mode of study, consisting of six terms over two calendar years or for a 1-year full-time programme. Concentrations of Master of Public Health: Control of Infectious Diseases (CID) Epidemiology and Biostatistics (EB) Health Economics, Policy and Management (HEPM) Public Health Practice (PHP) Aims and Objectives The Master of Public Health is a broadly based graduate training programme designed to prepare physicians, dentists, nurses, other health professionals, medical and health researchers and policy analysts to identify and analyse contemporary health and health care issues in Hong Kong, China and the Asia Pacific. The aims and objectives of the Master of Public Health are to prepare students for public health practice and research through the acquisition of: foundational knowledge within the 4 core areas of Public Health an in depth understanding of local, regional and international health determinants and outcomes, skills to initiate policy responses required to protect and promote population health an in depth knowledge of the relevant theories and practice in public health skills necessary to design and implement public health research and translate public health knowledge into practice skills in the broad fields of public health to support candidates’ preparation for the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Public Health Part I fellowship examination for physicians and the UK Faculty of Public Health of the Royal Colleges of Physicians (MFPH) and Diplomate (DFPH) examinations open to physicians, other health professionals and scientists, and also the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine Administrative Medicine Part I fellowship examination. Concentrations Academic Accreditation The Hong Kong Medical Council recognises the Master of Public Health, MPH(HK) as a quotable qualification. Participants will be accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from different academic institutes / committees. Please see “CME & Quotable Qualification ” for details.

CME & Quotable Qualification The Medical Council of Hong Kong recognises the Master of Public Health, MPH(HK) as a quotable qualification . Participants will be accredited Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points from the following academic institutes / committees: 2023-2024/25 College / Programme CME / CPD Points awarded CME Category HK College of Anaesthesiologists 15 PP-NA HK College of Community Medicine 10 AP-PC The College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong Nil - HK College of Emergency Medicine 12 PC HK College of Family Physicians 100 (CME) OEA-5.04 10 (CPD) OEA-5.04 HK College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 10 AP-PC College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong 25 PG HK College of Orthopaedic Surgeons Nil - HK College of Otorhinolaryngologists 10 PP-2.2 HK College of Paediatricians 10 E-PP HK College of Pathologists Nil - HK College of Physicians Nil - HK College of Psychiatrists 5 OT-PG HK College of Radiologists Max. 30 for whole MPH programme B-PP (3 per course/Capstone/Practicum) College of Surgeons of HK 18 PP

Important Dates September MPH Orientation Consultative Sessions 1st term starts Meet with Capstone advisor (Oct-Nov) December 1st Term examinations January Capstone proposal submission deadline Winter Term starts Confirm Practicum placement February 2nd term starts Winter Term examination April 2nd term examinations May 3rd/ Summer Term starts June-July Capstone Title submission deadline Practicum Report submission deadline August Capstone Title submission deadline * A minimum of 80% of attendance is required for every course. ** Add/drop is only allowed when the course has not completed 4 contact hours.

2023/24 Intake Mode of Study ​ Full-time 77% ​ Part-time 23% ​ Concentration Control of Infectious Diseases 11% Epidemiology and Biostatistics 37% Health Economics, Policy and Management 31% Public Health Practice 21% Place of Origin Hong Kong 35% Mainland China or Macau 62% ​ Overseas 3% Occupation Full-time Students 45% Physicians & Dentists 1% Other Health Care Professionals (which include nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, therapists and other allied health professionals) 15% Research Support Staff 5% Other Health care and Related Occupations (administration, social services, education, business) 15% Others 19%

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Timetable by Days of the Week (2023/24) Term 1 (September - December 2023) Day Course Code Course Title Category Monday CMED6901 Health leadership and management Core Tuesday CMED6201 Principles of public health Core Wednesday - - - Thursday CMED6704 Health behaviour and communication Core Friday - - - Saturday (AM) CMED6100 Introduction to biostatistics Core CMED6200 Introduction to epidemiology Core Winter Term (January 2024) Day Course Code Course Title Category Jan 2024 CMED6300 Intermediate epidemiology EB Term 2 (January - April 2024) Day Course Code Course Title Category Monday CMED6020 Advanced statistical methods I EB CMED6902 Health economics HEPM Tuesday CMED6218 CMED6105 CMED6905 Human health: futures in a globalized world Infectious diseases in public health Economic evaluation for public health PHP HEPM CID CMED6914 Air pollution and human health Elective Wednesday CMED6211 CMED6221 Infectious disease epidemiology Public health ethics and law EB, CID Elective CMED6109 Accounting and financial management in health care HEPM CMED6204 Health and society PHP Thursday CMED6104 Emerging infectious diseases and "one health" CID CMED6907 Perspectives in health care management HEPM CMED6030 Advanced epidemiological methods I EB Friday CMED6202 CMED6900 The practice of public health Health policy and politics PHP Core Term 3 (May - August 2024) Day Course Code Course Title Category Monday CMED6216 CMED6210 CMED6220 Personalised public health PHP Infectious disease modelling Elective Health informatics Elective Tuesday CMED6228 Field epidemiology CID CMED6040 Advanced statistical methods II EB CMED6903 Resources for health HEPM CMED6912 Environmental health hazards and interventions PHP Wednesday CMED6208 Risk: perception, decisions and communication CID, PHP Thursday CMED6207 Non-communicable disease epidemiology and control EB CMED6230 Epidemic and endemic infectious diseases CID CMED6909 Comparing systems of care for older people Elective Friday - - - Saturday (AM) CMED6910 Strategies in health care HEPM Full Year (September 2023 - August 2024) Day Course Code Course Title Category Sept 2023-Aug 2024 CMED6224 Practicum Compulsory Sept 2023-Aug 2024 CMED6000 Capstone Compulsory As of 11 Aug 2023 (Course scheduling is subject to change)