Introduction

Discipline

Social Science

Program

Bachelor's Degree Program

Qualification Awarded

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Gerontology

Awarding Institution

Tung Wah College

Recognition of Qualification

Hong Kong QF level 5

Course Duration

4 years

Intake

October

Class Location

Tsim Sha Tsui Campus

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects

Programme Structure

Language courses :
Advanced English Oral Communication Skills Developing English Language Skills
Advanced English Writing Skills Enhancing Academic English
Applied Chinese Language Putonghua

Discipline courses :
Accident Management, Safety, and Techniques End-of-Life Care
Ageing, Family and Society Ethical and Legal Aspects in Health and Social Care
Applied Gerontology Practicum I Food and Nutrition for Older People
Applied Gerontology Practicum II Formal and Informal Carers
Applied Psychology Gerontechnology
Applied Sociology in an Ageing Society Health and Social Service Planning and Delivery for Older People
Asset Management for Older People Introduction to Age Related Changes
Basic Health Practices for Older People Introduction to Rehabilitative Care
Building Leadership and Organisational Behaviour in Elderly Service Settings Medication and Healthcare in Residential Settings
Capstone Project Mental Health in Later Life
Chronic Illness Conditions in Ageing Principles and Practice of Case Management
Chronic Illness Management Public Health
Communication in Healthcare Settings Research Methods
Comprehensive Assessment of Older People Social Entrepreneurship
Dementia Management Social Gerontology
Empowering Process in the Welfare Settings Therapeutic Social Recreation for Older People

General Education (GE) courses :
The Development and Operation of Non-profit Organisations + Select 3 courses from the College’s GE course list

Remarks: The programme structure listed above is for reference only. For details, please consult the School concerned or refer to the Programme Definitive Document.

Entry Requirement

3 subjects in STPM in the same sitting, other than language subjects AND
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at SPM level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting; or
Passes (Grade C or above) in at least 7 subjects at UEC level of which 6 subjects shall be obtained in the same sitting.

English Language Requirements:
STPM or SPM English Language: Grade C or above; or
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Senior English Language: Grade B4 or above; or
IELTS (Academic): Overall band score of 5.5 or above; or
TOEFL iBTL: Total Score of 70 (prior to 21 January 2026)/ 4.0 (from 21 January 2026 onwards) or above; or
equivalent English exam results.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM250000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

HK$99,800/ per year

Application Fee

HK$200

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

applytwc@twc.edu.hk

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