414/508 THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Master of Science in Chinese Medicines (MScChinMeds) Applications are invited for admission in October 2008 to read for the degree of Master of Science in Chinese Medicines. The curriculum extends over not less than two years with a total of 668 hours of prescribed work, and may include written examinations at the end of each semester. Tuition Fees (2008/2009 Rates) Programme commencement: Application Procedures The completed application form should be sent to: Part-time: HK$67,000 per year (To be paid in two installments)# October 2008
Academic Services Enquiry Office The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
(Ref: MScChinMeds) Enquiries Enquires and requests for more information should be directed to Mr Yiu of the School of Chinese Medicine at 2589 0490 or via e-mail (msccms@hku.hk). Closing Date The closing date for applications is July 31, 2008.
# The tuition fee includes the arrangement for practicum only. Students should bear other costs incurred for the practicum such as accommodation, transportation and living cost etc.
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG 香 港 大 學
香港大學中醫藥學院 「理科碩士(中藥學)」（兼讀制）學位課程
課程宗旨 為配合香港特別行政區中醫藥事業發展，提昇本港中藥從業人員理論水平及專業技能， 香港大學首年開辦「理科碩士(中藥學)」兼讀制學位課程，在中藥藥事管理、中藥品質 控制、研究與開發、生產及中藥貿易等方面，培養業界高級中藥行業的專才，以滿足本 港、國內及國際的需求。 課程特點 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 結合傳統中藥學與現代生物學﹔ 注重科研、管理、生產及貿易等綜合能力培養﹔ 結合相關學科及專業課程，提昇中藥學理論基礎﹔ 課堂講授與專題講座結合﹔ 強化實踐，課程包括實驗課、實地考察、本地及內地實習﹔ 結合考試、課題研究、論文撰寫作綜合評估。
課程安排(共668學時) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 中藥理論課 (共255學時) 專題講座 實驗課 實習課 論文撰寫 (共51學時) (共54學時) (共188學時，有部份時間安排在內地實習) (共120學時)
課程內容簡介 第一學年 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 中醫藥科研思路與方法 中藥學及研究進展 現代分析技術與中藥品質控制 中藥及天然藥物化學 中藥藥理學與毒理學 中藥鑒定學及研究進展 中藥方劑學研究進展與開發 (24學時) (64學時) (87學時) (36學時) (33學時) (56學時) (27學時)
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藥事管理與法規
(27學時)
第二學年 1. 2. 3. 4. 中藥炮製學及研究進展 中藥制劑與新產品開發 中藥與西藥的交互作用 中藥商品學與國際醫藥貿易 (73學時) (73學時) (21學時) (27學時)
中藥實習 中藥實習及參觀共188學時，分別安排在香港大學中醫藥學院中藥房、教學及實驗研究 中心、標本館、香港醫學博物館草藥園以及本港及GMP藥廠等。 論文撰寫 在研究生導師指導下學習論文撰寫，包括查閱文獻、收集資料、專題報告、課題研究、 論文答辯等。 學生畢業質素要求： 具有一定的中醫藥基礎理論的基本知識；具有中藥化學成分的提取、分離和檢測的基本 原理和技能；具有中藥品質鑒定分析的基本理論和技能；具有中藥炮製加工、製劑製備 和製劑分析的基本理論與技能；具有藥事管理的法規、政策與行銷的基本知識；具有現 代市場行銷的基本理論和基本技能。同時，通過學習畢業生能參與中藥領域的研究與開 發，並跟蹤世界中藥研究進展。 學制 2年(兼讀制) 教學語言 以粵語及普通話為主 入學資格（條件） 1. 符合香港大學入學條件, 除 G2(b)外, 及 2. a) 香港大學「中藥學學士」學位或認可之同等學歷持有者; 或 b) 西醫、牙醫、物理治療或護理學相關學科學士學位持有者, 並持有認可之中藥證
書或文憑; 或 c) 香港大學「中醫全科學士」或認可之同等學歷持有者, 並持有認可之中藥證書或 文憑。 學額 25名 學費 第一學年：港幣67,000元 (分兩期) 第二學年：港幣67,000元 (分兩期) (學費包括實習費。第二學年到內地實習之旅費、住宿費、生活費等自理。) 報名費 港幣300元 (不設退款) 報名截止日期 2008年7月31日 開課時間 2008年10月 碩士學位頒授 學生修畢課程，完成全部學科要求並經考試合格、完成實習、專題論文及答辯，將獲香 港大學頒發“理科碩士(中藥學)（兼讀制）學位”。 面試 申請截止後，申請人會被邀請參加面試。 課程資料及報名方法 請瀏覽本學院網頁www.hku.hk/chinmed 或致電2589 0490查詢。
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CHINESE MEDICINES APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION 2008 – 2009
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This form should be completed and returned to the Academic Services Enquiry Office together with (1) supporting documents and (2) the original ATM transaction advice covering the application fee of HK$300 (non-refundable and subject to change) paid via ATM machine at any branch of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. Overseas applicants should pay by a Hong Kong dollar bank draft drawn on a bank in Hong Kong or by a US dollar bank draft (USD40), made payable to "The University of Hong Kong". Please write down your full name and the proposed programme of study on the back of the ATM transaction advice/bank draft. Cash will NOT be accepted. An acknowledgment card will be issued on receipt of the application. Please complete one application form for each programme which you are applying. All application forms and supporting documents will be destroyed if your application is unsuccessful.
The closing date for application for this programme is July 31, 2008.
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I declare that the information provided in support of this application, to the best of my knowledge, is accurate and complete and understand that my application will be disqualified if any information or document provided is found to be false.
Date: 2. 3. MODE OF CURRICULUM: PERSONAL INFORMATION Dr Mr Miss Ms part-time curriculum
Signature:
Mrs
Others
Name (Please fill in your full name [surname first] in block letters, as in your H.K.I.D. Card/passport.)
Name in Chinese characters (if any) (I.D. Card name in CC Code)
H.K.U.No. (if applicable)
Date of birth D D M M Y Y
H.K.I.D. Card No. / Passport No.*: Nationality: _______________________________
Sex:
M / F*
Correspondence address
Tel. No. Home Office Mobile/Pager* Fax No. ________________________ Yes No
E-mail address _______________________________________ Do you require a student visa/entry permit to study in Hong Kong?
* Please delete as appropriate.
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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (Attach officially certified transcriptsi, with a complete record of the courses attended and examination results, for ALL tertiary level studies, except those undertaken in The University of Hong Kong. Transcripts and certificates which are not in English should be accompanied by a certified translation in English i.) Title of degree/diploma (please specify honours or without honours) Duration of course (state FT or PT, and no. of years) Major subject Honours Classification (where applicable) Awarding Institution and Country Date of Award Language of instruction (English or not English)
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CURRENT STUDIES Complete this section if you are still enrolled for a degree or diploma at an institution and have not completed all requirements for its award, including passing final examinations. The University Regulations prohibit concurrent registration by a student for another post-secondary qualification, unless approval of the Senate has been obtained in advance. Title of Degree/Diploma By Research or Coursework Present stage of studies
Institution and Country
Duration of course (state FT or PT, and no. of years)
Expected date of completion of studies
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Attach officially certified documentary evidencei.) Type of Membership Abbreviation Awarding Institution Date of Award
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RELEVANT PAST WORKING EXPERIENCE Position held Dates Name of Organization Nature of duties
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PRESENT OCCUPATION Position held Starting date Name of organization Nature of duties
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Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong Kong). You may also bring the originals of the documents together with an additional set of their photocopies to the Academic Services Enquiry Office, UG-05, Knowles Building for verification. Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.
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TEACHING AND/OR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (Include full-time and part-time teaching experience at secondary and tertiary levels). Dates Post School/College/University To From
10. PLEASE DESCRIBE WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PARTICULAR PROGRAMME AND CONCENTRATION OF STUDY (use additional sheet if necessary).
11. ACADEMIC / PROFESSIONAL REFEREES Name Position held Organization Address Name Position held Organization Address
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PREVIOUS PROGRAMME(S) OF STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY Applicants who previously studied at The University of Hong Kong must complete this section.
Please indicate Yes No
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whether you have been de-registered by the University due to outstanding fee payment (outstanding fees must be settled before an offer of admission would be made) Yes No whether you were discontinued from studies by the University (by regulation, you shall not be re-admitted to the same programme of study. This will not however affect your chance of admission to other programmes.)
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If the answer to (a) or (b) is yes, please specify the curriculum and year of study: Curriculum: Year of Study: ___________________________________ ________________
Note: Failure to provide such information may lead to disqualification even after admission.
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13. CHECKLIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS I attach the following documents in support of my application: academic transcriptsi Completed Transcript Request Form (if appropriate) Certificate(s) of professional qualification(s)i (if appropriate) List of publications (if appropriate)
I have asked my following home institutions to send transcripts directly to the University:
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Please note that the University will only ACCEPT originals or copies of the documents that have been duly declared as true copies before a notary public (e.g. a Commissioner for Oaths at a City District Office in Hong Kong). You may also bring the originals of the documents together with an additional set of their photocopies to the Academic Services Enquiry Office, UG-05, Knowles Building for verification. Copies of documents may be certified by the appropriate officials of your home institute if you are an overseas applicant. No photocopies will be accepted.
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[For Office Use Only] 14. To be completed by the Head and prospective supervisor of the appropriate Department in the School of Chinese Medicine: a. Recommendation
I recommend that this applicant be accepted to the Concentration as proposed by the applicant.
For those applicants who do not meet the entrance requirements and you would like to recommend a waiver, please provide justification below for consideration by the Board of Studies. Please specify if a qualifying examination and/or interview has/have been or will be held.
OR I recommend that this applicant be NOT accepted, for reasons given below:
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Other comments:
Date
Signature of the prospective supervisorii
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Signature of the Head of Department
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Please discuss with the applicant about his/her selection of modules and possible ideas for the Dissertation Project before endorsing this application.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG Personal Information Collection Statement 1. This is a statement to inform you of your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
2. Personal information is provided by you as an applicant through the completion of application forms designated for various purposes, e.g. for admission to a programme of study, for an exchange programme, for hall admissions, and for provision of facilities or services. Data collected are used specifically for the purposes prescribed in the application forms and will serve a) b) c) as a basis for selection of applicants; as evidence for verification of the applicant’s examination results, academic records and other information; and where applicable, as part of the applicant’s official student records.
In the case of (c) above, information so incorporated into student files will be used for all purposes relating to the student’s studies as required by the relevant regulations and procedures of the University. 3. Personal data will be kept confidential and handled by the University’s staff members. The University may transfer some of the data to an agent or other persons appointed to undertake some of its academic and administrative functions. 4. Under the provisions of the Ordinance, you have the right to request the University to ascertain whether it holds your personal data, to be given a copy, and to apply for correction of the data, if deemed incorrect. 5. Applications for access to and correction of personal data should be made by using a special request form and on payment of a fee. Such applications as well as requests for information should be addressed to the Data Protection Officer, Registry, The University of Hong Kong. Declaration 1. 2. I have noted the general points pursuant to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. I authorize the University of Hong Kong to use, check and process my data as required for my application. I accept that all the data in this form and those the University is authorized to obtain will be used for purposes related to the processing and administration of my application in the university context. I authorize The University of Hong Kong to obtain, and the relevant examination authorities, assessment bodies or academic institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere to release, any and all information about my public examination results, records of studies or professional qualifications, I also authorize the University to use my data in this form for the purpose of obtaining such information. I understand that upon successful application, my data will become a part of my student record and may be used for all purposes as prescribed under relevant rules and regulations as well as attendant procedures, so long as I remain student of this University. I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete. understand that any misrepresentation will disqualify my application. Signature Date I
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414/508-A THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Transcript Request Form I. To the Applicant: Applicants who did not attach their original official transcript, should complete the first part of this form and send it to the appropriate officer of institute from which the transcript is requested.
Name of Applicant: in English University/College Attended: Dates of Attendance: From Title of Degree/Diploma:
( in Chinese, if any
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To Date of Award:
Programme applied for admission at The University of Hong Kong: Master of Science in Chinese Medicines (Part-time)
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To the Officer responsible for issuing transcripts: The applicant named above has applied for admission to a postgraduate curriculum at The University of Hong Kong. Please send a copy of the official transcript together with this form directly to: Academic Services Enquiry Office The University of Hong Kong Pokfulam Hong Kong
(Ref: MScChinMeds)
341/1106 THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
Finance and Enterprises Office Instruction for Application Fee Payment for Taught Postgraduate Programmes 1. 2. The application fee for each postgraduate curriculum is HK$300 (non-refundable). Methods of payment: (You are advised NOT to make payment through bank counter.) (a) Local applicants residing in Hong Kong via Automatic Teller Machine (ATM): (Please do not use the “Account Transfer” function for payment.) - by “Bill Payment” function at ATMs of the HSBC/HangSeng or JETCO bank groups with “Bill Payment Service” or “JET payment Service” logo respectively. - Select “Bill Payment” → “Education”→ “The University of Hong Kong” - Enter Bill Type “06” Other Fees - Enter Bill account number: for HSBC/Hang Seng Bank: 20999999834001 for JETCO: 2099999983000004001 - Enter payment HK$300 via HSBC Cheque Deposit Machine (CQM): - Make a crossed cheque payable to “The University of Hong Kong”; - Deposit the cheque at any HSBC’s CQM by entering the University of Hong Kong’s bank account number: 002-222834-002 and the cheque amount of HK$300; and select “Reference” option and entering the reference number: 20999999834001 - Insert the cheque into the cheque insertion slot [please refer to the instructions listed on the machine] It is essential that the original ATM transaction/cheque deposit advice must be stapled together with your application(s). You are also reminded to retain a photocopy of the transaction/deposit advice as your proof of payment of the application fee. (b) Overseas applicants not residing in Hong Kong should pay by: (i) (ii) Hong Kong dollar bank draft (HK$300) drawn on a bank in Hong Kong and made payable to “The University of Hong Kong” or US dollar bank draft (USD40) and made payable to “The University of Hong Kong”. Personal cheque in foreign currency will NOT be accepted.
(c)
Applicants who wish to apply via the taught postgraduate on-line application system are required to pay the application fee by credit card on-line.
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Please write your full name and proposed programme of study on the back of the ATM transaction/cheque deposit advice, crossed cheque or the bank draft for identification purpose. Cash will NOT be accepted.
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November 2006
THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG 香 港 大 學 Date: ________________________ Dear Applicant,
Application for Admission to*
_____________________________________ *Please specify title of the programme
Your application for admission has been received and is being processed by the Research Services Section of the Registry.
Note:
If you wish to receive an acknowledgment of your application, please write your name and address and affix stamp below.
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