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Advanced Diploma in Child and Adolescent Nutrition
兒童及青少年營養學高等文憑

Course Code
HS224A
Application Code
2335-HS224A
Credit
60
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
11 Jul 2025 (Fri)
Duration
1 year
Language
English
Course Fee
$32,500
Deadline on 30 Apr 2025 (Wed)
Enquiries
2975 5878
3104 9137
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Highlights

This programme aims to equip students with a comprenhensive knowledge of nutrition focusing on the essential nutritional needs of children and adolescents. Students will examine the dietary approaches for preventing and managing common nutrition related disorders in childhood and learn how to evaluate nutrition information critically.

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

1. Explain the role of nutrients, food and diet in health and development;
2. Compare and contrast the nutritional requirement of adults, children and adolescents;
3. Evaluate the dietary strategies used to prevent and manage childhood feeding problems and common nutrition related diseases in children and adolescents;
4. Apply dietary guidelines to design a suitable meal plan for children and adolescents with common diet related conditions such as constipation, fussy eating, excessive weight gain;
5. Critique literature relating to nutrition and health of children and adolescents. 

Programme Details

Programme Outline
This programme consists of three modules namely:

1. Food and Nutrition Basics

2. Applied Human Nutrition

3. Food Microbiology and Food Safety

4. Nutrition for Children and Adolescents

5. Nutrition for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs

 

Mode of Delivery
The programmes will be delivered through face-to-face seminars and class-interactive discussions.

Assessment

Assignment and written examination.

Attendance Requirement

At least 80%.

Awards


Upon successful completion of the programme, students will be awarded a "Advanced Diploma in Child and Adolescent Nutrition" within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

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Days / Time
  • Tuesday, 6:45pm - 9:45pm
  • Friday, 6:45pm - 9:45pm, and some Saturday afternoons
Duration
  • 1 Year
Venue
  • HKU SPACE Learning Centre (usually Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Fortress Hill or North Point)

Fee

Application Fee

HK$150 (Non-refundable)

Course Fee
  • $32,500

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

I.(a) hold a bachelor’s degree awarded by a recognised university OR

  (b) hold a Higher Diploma awarded by a recognised institution with at least 2 years work experience

AND

II. provide evidence of English proficiency, such as

  (a) have gained in the HKCEE Grade E (Syllabus B) or Level 2*in English Language; OR

  (b) have gained in the HKDSE Level 2 in English Language.

Students with no nutrition background are recommended to take the HKU SPACE Human Biology and Organic Chemistry I/II short courses prior to the commencing the Advanced Diploma in Nutrition.

Mature students with at least 5 years work experience will be considered on an individual basis.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.