Master of Public Health

Master of Public Health (Full-time and Part-time)

Programme Director and Deputy Director
Programme Director: Professor Sian Griffiths
Deputy Director: Professor Emily Ying–yang Chan

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health (Part-time)
Programme Director and Deputy Director
Programme Director: Professor Sian Griffiths
Deputy Director: Professor Frank Wan-kin Chan 

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BACKGROUND
WHY STUDY HERE
WHO SHOULD APPLY
AIMS AND FEATURES
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
TEACHING FORMAT
TEACHING FACULTY
DURATION / MODES OF STUDY / TUITION FEES
RECOGNITION OF THE PROGRAMMES
TRANSFER OF CREDITS
GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
HOW TO APPLY
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF LIST
ALUMNI


BACKGROUND
The mission of the School of Public Health is to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations locally, nationally, and internationally through excellence in research, teaching, and training in public health, working in collaboration with partners from all relevant disciplines and institutions.

One of our key objectives for the School is to gain international recognition as a centre of public health excellence in teaching and research. A major part of this ambition is to deliver a world-class Master of Public Health (MPH).  In 2005, we have developed a new MPH course. In addition to the revised part-time programme, the School now offers a full-time option for students wishing to undertake the MPH.

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WHY STUDY HERE
Our programmes offer modules across areas of public health practice. We give all students grounding in professionally recognised competencies, and in areas increasingly recognised as being core to public health, including epidemiology, environmental health, health promotion, and health services management.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY
Our target candidates are health professionals, administrators, nurses, veterinarians, academics, teachers, social workers, and researchers who are committed to protecting and improving the health of communities.

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AIMS AND FEATURES
The MPH programme is an integrated, theory-practice curriculum that will enable students to achieve public health competency. It provides the broad public health perspectives and skills necessary to assume effective leadership in public health practice, reflecting the three domains of health improvement, health protection, and health service quality, underpinned by epidemiology, biostatistics, law, and ethics.

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health is a one-year, part-time course that shares the same core courses as the MPH programme, and can be viewed as a more compact version of the Master’s course.

All students will be expected to take the core courses, which share common teaching, but they will also be able to choose concentrations in their areas of special interest. These include environmental and occupational health, communicable diseases, health promotion, health policy and service management, women’s health, and healthy ageing. These concentrations will, where possible, link with other Masters’ courses taught in the SPH so that students get the best opportunities to learn from not only our local and international teachers, but also from each other.
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
After completion of the introductory Foundations of Public Health course, students are required to complete six core courses in the following disciplines: Health Management and Policy, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Environmental Health Sciences, and Infectious Diseases in Public Health Practice.  The programme currently offers six options for study concentration areas: Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Infectious Diseases, Occupational Health, Health Services Management, Public Health in Practice and Population & Health.  Depending on their area of concentration, students are required to complete a Practicum, which is an experiential learning opportunity in a selected public health programme or institution and project work in a selected focus area.

A total of at least 36 credit units must be accumulated from the programme’s core, concentration areas and electives courses for conferment of the MPH degree.

For the Postgraduate Diploma programme, students must accumulate 16 units in total.

  Code Title Units
Core PBH7000 Foundations of Public Health 1
PBH7001 Epidemiology I 3
PBH7002 Biostatistics I 3
PBH7003 Health Policy and Management 3
PBH7004 Environmental Health Sciences I 1
PBH7005 Infectious Diseases in Public Health Practice 2
PBH7006 Sociomedical (Behavioural) Sciences 3
Subtotal 16
Concentrations 16 units from any of the 6 concentration areas :
o       Epidemiology & Biostatistics *
o       Infectious Diseases
o       Occupational Health *
o       Health Services Management
o       Public Health in Practice
o       Population and Health (including child, men, women and elderly)
Subtotal required 16
Electives Students can choose elective modules from the PBH series, offered by the Division of Public Health, to fulfil their unit requirements.
Subtotal required 4
TOTAL UNITS 36

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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The core courses of the MPH, outlined below, are equivalent to the required courses of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health.
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The three domains of health improvement, health protection, and health services.



Core Courses
PBH7000 Foundations of Public Health (1 unit)
Course Objectives
Discuss the basic precepts of public health and public health history.  Describe public health systems and the framework for public health practice. Students will be expected to gain an understanding of the underlying principles and approaches of modern public health and its application in practice.
Competencies
   1.    Students will be expected to gain an understanding of the underlying principles of public health
   2.    Learn approaches applications of modern public health principles in practice

PBH7001 Epidemiology I (3 units)
Course Objectives
To enable the students to:
• appreciate the role of epidemiology within the broader field of public health
• discuss the principles of health protection and disease prevention
• describe key epidemiological concepts and terms used in the epidemiology and prevention of
  infectious disease
• compare disease rates within and between populations
• make appropriate estimation and use of basic measures of association and etiology fraction in groups
  and populations
• apply epidemiologic study designs
• identify, assess and control for bias and confounding in research
• search and assess relevant evidence for application in particular regarding quality, precision and
  generalization of scientific research findings
Competencies
  1.  Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems
  2.  Surveillance and assessment of the population health and wellbeing
  3.  Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community
  4.  Evaluate the effect of interventions and services
 
PBH7002 Biostatistics I (3 units)
Course Objectives
This course is designed for students who do not have any previous training in biostatistics or those who would like to sharpen their basic biostatistics skill from a practical point of view. The objective is to introduce commonly used statistical methods in medicine and public health research focus mainly on the conceptual understanding of the biostatistics methods. This course is designed to cover a broad range of topics and is concentrated on their application and interpretation rather than empirical calculation of the statistical methods. It combines lectures, tutorials and hands on experience with computer statistical package for students to gain proper training on the application of the statistical methods. After completion of the course, students are able to critically appraise and interpret research results with proper statistical concepts.
Competencies
  1.  Be able to critically appraise published research with respect to the use of statistical methods
  2.  Select appropriate statistical methods for various types of data generated from research
  3.  Acquire basic knowledge on SPSS to carry out simple analysis and be able to interpret results
  4.  Learn how to manage statistical uncertainty in medical and public health research
 

PBH7003 Health Policy and Management (3 units)
Course Objectives
The objective of this course is to understand the basic concept of the Health care system, health policy, health economics and finances, the operation of a healthcare organization. It covers most of the competencies set in Part I AM exam of the HKCCM.
Competencies
By the end of this module, student should be able to:
  1.  describe the basic elements of the healthcare system
  2.  describe the principles of health economics and health policy
  3.  understand the basic structure of a healthcare organization, and the issues related to its operation
  4.  use an evidence based approach
 

PBH7004 Environmental Health Sciences (1 unit)
Course Objectives
To describe environmental influence on health and environmental causes of diseases.
Competencies
  1.  Describe the relationship between environment and health and the importance of taking a good
       environmental/occupational history
  2.  List the common environmental hazards and their effects on health
  3.  List of possible environmental factors contributing to symptoms and signs observed in the individual or
       groups of patients
  4.  Gain familiarity with the principles involved in the prevention of environmental health problems

PBH7005 Infectious Diseases in Public Health Practice (2 units)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to develop basic knowledgebase in infectious diseases in the society, in contexts of causation, impacts, diagnosis and epidemiology
Competencies
  1.  To acquire knowledge in the interaction between microbes and the society   
  2.  To appreciate the scope, dimension and strategy of health protection as regards infectious diseases
       threats
  3.  To update on emerging infections and their relevance to public health practice.


PBH7006 Sociomedical (Behavioural) Sciences (3 units)
Course Objectives
The course aims to provide students with an overview of the relationship between social and behavioral factors and health. Individual, interpersonal and community levels social and behavioral science theories in research and practice of public health will be illustrated.  Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to apply social and behavioral principles and concepts in various settings to assess, intervention, and evaluate public health issues.   
Competencies
Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:
  1.  identify a public health problem and its social and behavioral determinants
  2.  apply social and behavioral sciences principles for identifying and defining public health problems,
       assessing the fundamental causes of those problems, intervening to alleviate the problem, and evaluating
       the effects of public health intervention
  3.  critically evaluate public health problems utilizing social and behavioral sciences perspectives


Concentration Areas
 Epidemiology & Biostatistics (15 units) *
Mission & Objectives: Epidemiology and biostatistics involves the theory and application of epidemiological and statistical science to understand determinants of disease, prevent and control disease, analyze biomedical problems and further public health research. Students may apply their training to describing the frequency and cause of disease in a population, evaluating risk factors for a condition, analyzing health data for trends and determining the effectiveness of interventions. Epidemiology and biostatistics can be applied to a wide range of public health topics such as infectious diseases, chronic conditions such as cardiovascular disease, mental health problems such as depression, as well as social behaviors such as substance abuse and alcoholism.  The program is geared towards training biomedical and socio-medical researchers and data analysts for public health agencies.
* Students shall select 5 units from the accepted electives courses instead of 4 units.
 

 Infectious Diseases (16 units)
Mission & Objectives:  The infectious disease concentration has been developed with the vision of improving preparedness against infectious diseases threats. It’s against the background of the rising complexity and diversity of infectious disease threats that this concentration is introduced. Building on public health expertise in the SPH and in collaboration with specialists in public service, the programme is designed to tailor to the evolving needs of the society, centering in Hong Kong and with a perspective incorporating the specific challenges faced by Mainland China and the region.
 

 Occupational Health (15 units) *
Mission & Objectives:  The importance of occupational health to the Hong Kong community is becoming increasingly recognised. Doctors, nurses, hygienists and safety officers need to protect and promote the health and welfare of Hong Kong’s greatest asset – its workforce. With the rapid social and economic changes in Hong Kong, occupational health has evolved beyond the factory environment to include all occupations, with its focus expanding from physical, chemical, and biological hazards to encompass psychological, behavioural, ergonomic, and management aspects. The program is geared towards understanding the health impacts of occupational exposures, as well as the principles and technologies used for preventing the adverse health consequences.
* Students shall select 5 units from the accepted electives courses instead of 4 units.


 Health Services Management (16 units)
Mission & Objectives:
Health policy and health services management are a multidisciplinary field of inquiry and practice concerned with the delivery, quality and costs of health care for individuals and populations. This division is concerned with health policy development, and the business and operational models of health services.  Key areas of study include the study of health care systems; policy development, implementation and analysis; health services planning and development; healthcare reform and financing methods; strategic thinking, decision making; managing resources, change and influencing others; law and ethics; financial management, corporate/clinical management and governance; analysis of utilization patterns, patient and provider relations; health informatics; monitoring and evaluating in health service demand, and health care delivery.
 

The program is geared towards training professionals to manage complex health organisations and to formulate healthcare policies. Students in this program prepare for management positions in regional and national agencies as well as in the private sector.  Student should be able to apply principles and methods to the practice of administrative medicine.  In addition, with the level of knowledge, skill and understanding required from the core MPH programme, this concentration is designed for students to prepare for their part A public health medicine examination and part I fellowship examination for administrative medicine of the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine.
 

 Public Health in Practice (16 units)
Mission & Objectives:
The Public Health in Practice concentration coordinates teaching and conducting research in social and behavioral related disciplines to address behavioral, social and cultural factors that influence health of individuals, communities and international settings. \The central themes of the domain are : 1) to promote understanding in wider determinants of health, 2) to identify and to develop intervention that may address health disparities in civil society and 3) to train and promote expertise within public health to support individuals and population to lead a healthy life over the life course in a sustainable healthy environment.
 

By applying theories from the areas of social sciences, health education and promotion with public health assessment methodologies, students will be trained to develop, implement and evaluate public health programs and policies within their sphere of influences.
 

 Population and Health (including child, men, women and elderly) (16 units)
Mission & Objectives:
Population and Health concentration within the MPH curriculum coordinates teaching, research and services relevant to population-based public health issues. The central themes of the concentration are: i) to examine the impact of demographic patterns in health and disease burdens, ii) to explore the difference in health outcome among population subgroups, and iii) to promote the application of public health principles to address social inequalities.
 

Technical teaching of the concentration consists of tools derived from multidisciplinary areas such as anthropology, biostatistics, demography, ecology, economics, epidemiology, ethics, clinical medicine, political science, psychology, reproductive biology, and sociology.  Health outcomes and inequalities among different subgroups will be explored and analyzed through evaluating the health impact of social development, economic trends and globalization.  The concentration will prepare students to take up professional careers in non-government organizations and other global health related areas.

Electives
Students can select 4 units from the approved elective courses offered by the Division of Public Health to fulfil their course requirements. The course selection will take place after consultation with the Programme Advisor on the student’s fields of interest.

Code       Course Title
PBH7007  Methodology and Approaches in Qualitative Studies& Field Work
PBH7101  Epidemiology II 
PBH7102  Biostatistics II
PBH7103  Biostatistics III
PBH7206  Application of Geographic Information in Public Health
PBH7207  Topics in infection and microbiology I
PBH7208  Topics in infection and microbiology II
PBH7209  Infection control in health care and community settings
PBH7210  Practicum on infectious diseases
PBH7211  Surveillance / outbreak investigation /control
PBH7212  Methods in infectious disease epidemiology
PBH7301  Occupational Health I
PBH7311  Occupational Health II (OM)
PBH7321 Occupational Health II (Hygiene) 
PBH7331  Occupational Health II (Health Practice) 
PBH7401  Gerontology & Geriatrics I
PBH7402  Gerontology & Geriatrics II
PBH7501  Healthcare Organisation & Management
PBH7502  Health Finance and Economics I
PBH7505  Health Care Systems & Policies
PBH7506  Clinical Trials 
PBH7508  Evidence based Health Care  
PBH7512  Health Finance and Economics II
PBH7513  Practicum on Health Services Management
PBH7514  Managing in Healthcare
PBH7515  Practicum on Primary Care Management
PBH7702  Common Diseases in Men
PBH7801  Women’s Health I
PBH7901  Nutrition for Public Health
PBH7902  Promoting Healthy Nutrition
PBH7903 Global Health
PBH7904 Healthy Settings
PBH7907 Child Public Health
PBH7908 Maternal Health
PBH7909 Medical Sociology
PBH7910 Health for Special Population
PBH7912 Medical Anthropology
PBH8000 Public Health Law

Remarks : The Programme reserves the right to cancel the module if the number of registered students is insufficient or for other unanticipated reasons.
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TEACHING FORMAT
The teaching format will include lectures, tutorials, group project work, literature reviews, critical appraisals, and visits. The medium of instruction is English.

Part-time students will attend sessions at least two evenings per week. Full-time student will attend lectures three to four evenings a week, together with daytime tutorial sessions and weekly lunchtime seminars offered by the School.

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TEACHING FACULTY
Courses will be taught by the academic staff, and the affiliated local and international staff, of the School of Public Health. The School is comprised of the Department of Community and Family Medicine, Centre for Systems for Health, Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, Medical Research Support Centre (Clinical Trials, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics), and Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health Studies.

To meet the multi-disciplinary demands of the curriculum, the School of Public Health will solicit support from schools and faculties, including those in nursing, economics, law, pharmacy, business, journalism, geography, and social sciences, within and outside of The Chinese University of Hong Kong. The school will also seek collaboration with stakeholders in the arena of public health practice, such as the Department of Health, Hospital Authority, Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, and other institutions serving the public.


The School of Public Health will continue to capitalise on its already established network of international schools of public health (e.g. Johns Hopkins University; University of California, Berkeley; University of Oxford; London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine; Peking University; and Fudan University), and public health institutions around the world (e.g. the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC); Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC); Shenzhen CDC, Bureau of Health of Shenzhen Municipality, and British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) of Canada).


US certified public health professionals
We are delighted to announce that Professor Emily Ying-yang CHAN and Professor Jean KIM have passed the Certified in Public Health of the US National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). They are the chapter class of this new exam.   This also implies that CUHK SPH has 2 US certified public health professionals
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DURATION / MODES OF STUDY / TUITION FEES

Programme Duration Mode of Study Tuition Fee
Master of Public Health 1 year Full-time HK$130,000
Master of Public Health 2 years Part-time HK$65,000(per year)
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health 1 year Part-time HK$44,800
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RECOGNITION OF THE PROGRAMMES
The Hong Kong Medical Council recognises the Master of Public Health and Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health as quotable qualifications.

CME credits for non-specialists can also be obtained from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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TRANSFER OF CREDITS
Students opting for the MBA in Health Care / Master of Public Health Study Scheme may be granted ‘en bloc’ exemptions of 16 credit units, which form the core courses of both the MPH and the health care component of the MBA.

  • Students opting for the MBA in Health Care / Master of Public Health Study Scheme may be granted ‘en bloc’ exemptions of 16 credit units, which form the core courses of both the MPH and the health care component of the MBA.
  • Graduates from the Postgraduate Programme in Health Services Management and Public Health in the School of Public Health, with an average result of B- or above, may be exempted from the core courses (16 credit units) should they apply for further studies in the Master of Public Health Programme.
  • Graduates from other Postgraduate Programmes in the School of Public Health who apply for further studies in the Master of Public Health Programme, may also apply for unit exemptions.
  • The credits are transferable, within a validation period of up to 3 years after graduation, from the recognised Postgraduate Programme.

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GRADUATE REQUIREMENTS
Student performance is assessed on a course-by-course basis. Students are required to attend at least 80% of the lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions, and to obtain a ‘satisfactory pass’ in the assessment of each module, with a cumulative overall GPA of at least 2.0.


In addition, students have to comply with the requirements of proficiency in information technology (IT) before they can be awarded the Master of Public Health or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management and Public Health, as stipulated by the Graduate School.

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HOW TO APPLY
Admission Requirements
Bachelor’s honours degree (not lower than second-class lower division honours, or B grade); or Bachelor’s degree in medicine or an approved health related field.

Admission Procedures
Local requests for application materials can be made:
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  • By completing the online request form in the Graduate School website (www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss); or
  • In person from the Course Administrator, Room 202, 2/F, School of Public Health, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Completed application forms should be sent to the School of Public Health, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong by the end of May of each academic year. Applicants are encouraged to use the online application procedures to save time and postage. Please visit the Graduate School website at http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/gss.

For enquiries, please contact:
MPH Programme
2/F, School of Public Health
Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, New Territories
Hong Kong
Telephone: (852) 2252 8424 / 2252 8430 / 2252 8434
Fax:   (852) 2145 7489
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MPH website: http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/prog/mph
SPH website: http://www.sphpc.cuhk.edu.hk

Application Deadline
May 31, 2009

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF LIST

Programme Administrator Telephone No. E-mail Address
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Ms Anita Lee 2252 8430 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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ALUMNI

Name Advancement Gained
 Dr May-kei Liza TO Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme and the Postgraduate Diploma of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Senior Medical and Health Officer, Programme Management and Professional Development Branch, Centre for Health Protection, Department of Health  I started the Master of Public Health programme (MPH) in September 2001, determined to pursue a public health career. One year after I started the programme, I was given the opportunity to transfer from clinical work to field epidemiology. I was working in the New Territories West Regional Office of the Department of Health from 2002 to 2004. The SARS epidemic struck Hong Kong in the second year of my MPH programme. The stress of combating the SARS outbreak and holding on to my regular studies was almost unbearable. Nevertheless, I was resolved to complete the programme without delay. I graduated in June 2003 and I treasure the experience. The MPH programme also gave me solid foundations in passing the Diplomate Membership examination of the Faculty of Public Health, UK. 
 Dr Louis CHANSpecialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme Adjunct Assistant Professor, The Chinese University of Hong Kong   This Master’s degree brought me to a new horizon of learning experience. I was enriched with knowledge in public health, health economics, and management in health care, to which I had little exposure prior to my studies. This course widened my perspective as a health care professional and enabled subsequent development along my career pathway.
 Ms Georgina HO Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme  Chief Nursing Officer, Public Health Nursing Division, Department of Health  The MPH programme offered a wide range of courses that equipped me with extremely useful and up-to-date professional knowledge and skills. They have greatly enhanced my competence and confidence as a nursing researcher and administrator. The courses that gave me the most benefit were Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics, Management for Health Professionals, and Health Care Systems. Although it was not at all easy to attend lectures, complete all the assignments, and sit for examinations after my heavy workload during the day, I truly enjoyed my studies. All the professors are very knowledgeable, helpful, and understanding, while classmates from different health care disciplines – including doctors, nurses, dentists, and dieticians – offered one another mutual support. Our friendship network has persisted beyond the classroom. 
 Mr Damian SIU Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme  Instructor,School of Public Health, The Chinese University of Hong Kong  After receiving the Sir Robert Black Trust Fund Postgraduate Scholarship from the HKSAR government, I started the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme in 2004. The wide range of MPH courses not only strengthened my professional skills in research, but also enriched my practical skills in public health. The programme invited numerous distinguished professors and government officers, from here and overseas, to share their views on global public health issues. This broad educational approach facilitated my critical thinking in this field. As an occupational therapist specialising in primary health care, I treasured working with fellow students in many other professions. The variety of our experiences sparked lively discussions as we collaborated on group projects and assignments, sharing our professional knowledge. The synergistic learning atmosphere and our mutual support extended to our daily lives as we formed firm friendships.  The MPH programme has also facilitated my career development in epidemiology and occupational hygiene, here at the School of Public Health. I have learned and gained a lot from doing this course.
 Dr K Y YUEN Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme Medical Officer,Department of Health  The Master of Public Health programme was not the easiest course I have ever taken. The two to three lectures and seminars I had to attend every week were extremely exhausting. However, this was to be expected from studying for a Master’s qualification part-time, whilst still holding down a full-time job. The MPH programme was, most importantly, a rewarding experience for me. It strengthened my competence and knowledge of public health, which will be of great benefit to my career. The modules were appropriate, practical, and closely related to the latest developments in the field. The lecturers were clear in their presentation of the subject matter, and the guidance they provided to individual students was exceptional. This excellent course was designed not only for students to achieve a recognisable qualification, but also for creating an arena in which the ‘cross-pollination’ of ideas and experiences can take place, through a network of instructors and students from different professional backgrounds. The course was a challenge that called for determination, discipline, and commitment to see it through to the end. Nevertheless, I recommend the MPH to all those who wish to broaden their horizons, and sharpen their skills and knowledge in public health. 
 Dr. Louise XU  Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme(Full-time)   Business Development Senior Manager, Town Health International Holdings Co. Ltd.  “I think changing from a clinical doctor to a public health person is a big decision and changing from Beijing to Hong Kong is also a big decision for everyone. However, I did it with the help of SPH successfully during the last year. I really appreciate the training in SPH, which broadened my visions, excited my spirits and made me wiser in career. At the same time, SPH is a wonderful platform, in which I have made many kind friends and learnt much from them. Through the learning in SPH, I have been employed by Town Health International Holdings Company Limited (HK) with a satisfied position and reward. It’s a great improvement for my life and my career life, I believe.”  
 Dr. Hong CHEN Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme Department of Paediatrics, Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital  “Any where, the course did broaden my view and help to change my mind set from that of a clinician to that of a public health physician. It widened my knowledge and enabled me to look forward with a broader perspective. It opened a window for me to know more about different medical systems and the financial future of Hong Kong medical system. It helped me to understand different perspectives of different stakeholders with regards to medical policy, the decision making process of planning and the execution of different policies. The course also helped me to prepare the joint membership exam of the UK Faculty of Public Health and the Hong Kong College of Community Medicine. Last but not least, throughout the course, I got to know a lot of new and old friends (supervisors, tutors and fellow students). I have learned a lot and gain a lot of support from them for both study and non-study related issues. I am sure our friendship will last beyond the school-terms and in the future we will work together for a better medical system in Hong Kong.” 
Mr. Kevin Qiang CAI  Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme (Full-time)   Business Development in-Charge in Marketing and Business development Department, Youclinics organization “The Master of Public Health progarmme of CUHK gave me such a great opportunity to widen my outlook of public health in different areas.  I also gain valuable knowledge about global health issues through seminars on different topics held every week.  Besides, the kindly help from teachers and my classmates had made my study more enjoyable and fruitful.”  
Ms. Grace, H, Meng  Graduate of the Master of Public Health programme (Full-time)   Medical Officer,  National Health Care System Reform Leading Group Office, General Office The National Development and Reform Commission, PRC  “It is so fortunately and honorable of me to be one of the first MPH students of Public Health as a non-local student. During my education here, not only have I grasped the principals of my major and skills of practice, but obtained a broader perspective. Every person is very helpful and nice, and I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the people here. SPH has already changed my life. I would like to say with no doubt, come here and make the world better!”
Ms. Eva LAM  Graduate of the Master of  Public Health Programme   Senior Health Coordinator International and Relief Service Hong Kong Red Cross  “As I noticed the application of public health interventions has been arising in importance, I decided to purse the MPH to widen my horizon and become a more competitive healthcare worker in my professional life. With the MPH qualification, I successfully moved my career from a frontline pharmacy forward to public health coordinator and was able to handle various global health projects.  The MPH programme provided students with top quality academic staff, updated course materials, strong practicality, high-tech information facilities as well as well-selected group of schoolmates with outstanding and diversified backgrounds. Many professors are public health leaders from Hong Kong and overseas countries. The knowledge and skills I gained has been well applied in my work especially when I worked as a health team leader in Sichuan earthquake in May 2008. Such knowledge helped me implement effective and evidence-based public health programs to the affected victims. A bonus to me was that the School of Public Health immediately offered me useful technical advices and flexible class arrangement when I had to leave for Sichuan for a month.    Without the MPH, I would have never been able to gain such a meaningful task in my career with the required public health perspectives.”
Dr. Kevin Hung  Part-time student  Master of Public Health Programme  Resident Accident & Emergency Department Prince of Wales Hospital  “I consider the MPH programme well structured yet diverse. The part that I treasure most is the opportunity to make connections with local and international public health experts. As part of my field practicum for MPH, I had the chance to participate in the Sichuan earthquake relief work as a volunteer field doctor with Hong Kong Red Cross in June 2008.  We spent two weeks in a small town called Yanmen in Sichuan providing basic health care. During the relief mission, I was able to put the theoretical knowledge into real context for understanding the health needs post disaster, and gained valuable insights into how relief work is planned and conducted. It has shaped my view and enthusiasm towards humanitarian relief work.  The second half of my practicum was to participate in a project evaluation team for the neonatal intensive care unit work of Children’s Medical Foundation. We visited five NICU in four days and performed field assessments. Under the guidance of Prof Emily Chan, I was given the chance to learn how to conduct evaluation in NGO health related programs, and to understand the current neonatal care in resource deficit settings in China. MPH has broadened my horizon and provided me with valuable opportunities.”
Dr. Ben NG   Part-time student  Master of Public Health Programme  “When I studied Master of Public Health in the CUHK, the School of Public Health arranged a field visit to Cambodia for their students. I am glad to be one of the students who can join the trip. As far as I know, the School of Public Health arranges such field visit from time to time.  The aims of visit were to analyze what problem did disabled Cambodians were faced, how a non government organization helped them to tactile the problem and what restrains or difficulties that organization were facing.   After the visit, I understood how did a voluntary organization work and the values of such voluntary organization in a developing country. It is impossible to have such experience from textbook. The Master of Public Health program can learn much more than my expectation.”

 
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