MFT (Full-time)
1 year
30
6 for local students
12 for non-local students
HK$5,300 per credit for local and non-local students
Scholarship
Two one-off entry scholarships of HK$10,000 each will be granted to applicants with excellent academic achievements.
Targeted Taught Postgraduate Programmes Fellowships Scheme
A total of 5 fellowships shall be awarded to local students. Please click here for details.
PolyU reserves the right to change or withdraw the scholarship / fellowship at any time. In case of any dispute/disagreement, PolyU’s decision is final.
Dr Christine Shi-ying Li
BSc, MSc, PhD, RNutr (UK)
Early applications are strongly encouraged.
This programme aims to provide a unique and profession-oriented education opportunity for Bachelor degree holders with relevant backgrounds, and to produce well-trained nutritionists capable of meeting the needs of the community, especially the elderly. The programme nurtures well-rounded and competitive graduates with excellent knowledge and skills through a carefully designed curriculum, modern learning/teaching methodologies, multiple assessment tools, workplace learning experiences, etc., with the primary goal of contributing to the health and well-being of the ageing population.
Upon their successful completion of the programme, students should be able to
(i) use their professional skills and knowledge to provide nutrition services and assess the nutritional status of individuals, especially the elderly;
(ii) provide nutrition counselling and education for individuals, groups and communities to optimise health and well-being with an emphasis on healthy ageing by applying specific principles of nutrition and communication strategies;
(iii) understand the food chain and its impact on humans' food choice, and the role of nutrition and diet in healthy ageing;
(iv) analyse and apply research methods in a variety of nutrition and healthy ageing studies and settings; and
(v) demonstrate the critical thinking, communication and analytical skills required to identify and solve problems related to nutrition and healthy ageing.
Recognition
The curriculum design of this programme is based on the requirements of the UK Association for Nutrition (AfN) for programme accreditation. Graduates of this programme are expected to have the opportunity to apply to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists (UKVRN) to become Registered Associate Nutritionists (ANutrs).
Prospects
Excellent job prospects are available for graduates. They can work in public health and nutritional science in the health service, in academia or in the food and nutrition industry.
Students studying in this programme would need to complete the following subjects:
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
Class Arrangement
Dr Christine Shi-ying Li
Teaching Fellow
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Email: christine.sy.li@polyu.edu.hk
Miss Sugar Hung
Project Associate
Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology
Email: sugar.hung@polyu.edu.hk
This Master’s programme enriched my understanding of nutrition through practical courses on topics such as nutrition assessment, menu planning, and nutrition counselling. These courses provide the fundamental knowledge that students need to become nutritionists – even students who are new to the field. To nurture community nutritionists, a practicum component gives students the chance to offer nutrition advice to real clients according to their individual needs. Students can opt for another practicum instead of a capstone project, allowing them to organise community nutrition-related activities or participate in nutrition-related research.
During my year of study, I learned about the work of a community nutritionist. Despite the restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, my learning process was facilitated by the great support provided by professors and staff. Through various guest lectures given by nutrition professionals, I gained new insights into nutrition in both community and business contexts. Overall, I think that this Master’s programme provides invaluable practical experience for students who wish to become community nutritionists. HO Wing Hei |  |
 | The MSc NHA programme is well designed and provides a rich learning experience. The programme covers not only nutrition-related theory but also ageing-related mental health issues and nutrition counselling skills, focusing on the needs of older people in Hong Kong’s ageing society. In addition, the members of the teaching team are enthusiastic about helping students and sharing their own experiences of and research on nutrition-related topics. We engaged directly with the local community and older people via a range of placement opportunities. During one placement, we had the opportunity to organise multiple nutrition workshops for older people, such as a healthy cooking session, a nutrition label reading session, and a sarcopenia session. This was an invaluable cross-generational learning experience. It was also interesting to work with and learn from students from diverse backgrounds during our projects and placements. In sum, I enjoyed my MSc NHA studies very much and the knowledge and skills I gained will definitely support my career development in the field of nutrition. TONG Yat Kiu |
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English language test results (TOEFL or IELTS) are required for non-local applicants who have not obtained a degree from a recognised university of which the language of instruction is English. |