Question 1

Can I claim course exemptions for my previous studies?

Accepted Answer

Majority of the admitted students are required to submit an exemption request once they enroll as CUHK students after gaining access to the CUHK Student Information System (CUSIS). It usually happens in August-September each year. Please refer to below links for more information.
www.cuhk.edu.hk/cusis/faqs-credit.html

Exemptions for INFD5001 Infectious Diseases in Public Health Practice
Students who have a degree in medicine, pharmacy, nursing or have completed a full course in microbiology would be exempted from INFD5001. You may apply for exemption in July after you have accepted your offer. New students will be notified of the exemption procedure in July.

CUHK graduates
If you are CUHK graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Community Health Practice (BScCHPR) Programme, the Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BScPH) Programme,  the Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (BScG) Programme or the Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health (PgDPH) Programme, you may be exempted from selected courses during the admission stage.
Students should note that:
For all taught postgraduate programmes, the total number of units exempted may not exceed half of the required number;
Courses exempted under this policy will not count in GPA calculations and will appear on transcripts only as the total number of units recognised as equivalent;
The application is subject to the decision of the division concerned and the Graduate School.
1) CUHK undergraduates - BScCHPR/ BScPH/ BScG (BSc-MPH Run-through scheme)
Courses which may be exempted:
PBHT5000, EPID5001, BIOS5001, HPSB5001, INFD5001, OENV5001
Remarks:
A maximum of 12 units may be exempted, provided that the grade requirement of the respective course is met.
Within 3 years of obtaining the degree
2) CUHK PgDPH graduates
Courses which may be exempted:
PBHT5000, EPID5001, BIOS5001, HSYS5001, OENV5001, INFD5001, HPSB5001
Remarks:
“B-” or above should be achieved for the respective course.
Within 6 years of obtaining the degree

Question 2

Do I need to pay extra tuition fee if I exceed the requirement number of credits to be fulfilled?

Accepted Answer

Students are allowed to enroll up to 37.5 units with the same tuition fee of the academic year.

Question 3

Is it possible to extend the length of my study?

Accepted Answer

We normally do not encourage students to extend their length of study. However, we do offer extensions for students who cannot complete the program within the defined timeframe upon review of each individual case. Please contact the programme office for further discussion regarding your study plan.

Question 4

Are there any unique characteristics of the MPH Programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The MPH programme follows an internationally well-developed education and training approaches. The curriculum is benchmarked against UK and US professional public health standards. It is well-established and organised around an integrated combination of medicine, science, sociology and all other disciplines related to health and society. Our MPH programme benefits students in terms of the provision of a comprehensive knowledge on sociology, epidemiology, behavioural science, biostatistics, environmental health, healthcare policy, family medicine and other topics related to health as well as its impact on the entire society.

Master of Public Health

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Can I claim course exemptions for my previous studies?

Do I need to pay extra tuition fee if I exceed the requirement number of credits to be fulfilled?

Is it possible to extend the length of my study?

Are there any unique characteristics of the MPH Programme?

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