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The programme aims to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills on analytical science with particular emphasis on training of analytical instrumentation and testing techniques.
The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
Students may choose one of the following streams so as to enhance professional knowledge and skills in specific areas:
• Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry)
• Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science)
The 1st semester is a common semester. Students will progress to the stream in the 2nd semester. Students will be required to attend a test in Semester 1 to determine the studied stream, subject to their choice, test performance and availability of places in specific streams.
Please refer to General Entrance Requirement
Graduates may be employed as laboratory analysts or technicians in consumer product safety testing, pharmaceutical and food testing, environmental analysis and research and development in accredited or commercial testing laboratories. Other opportunities include career development in laboratory quality management and technical sales of scientific products.
Graduates may articulate to the Degree programmes offered by Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi):
• Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Testing and Certification
Graduates may apply for admission to the following programmes :
1. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Science offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom;
2. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Environmental Management and Sustainability offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom; and
3. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Chemistry offered by the Plymouth University, United Kingdom.
The programme is recognised by the following professional bodies in Hong Kong and overseas:
1. Royal Society of Chemistry: Graduates possessing 1 year related working experience can apply for Registered Scientist (RSci) as an Affiliate Member and can be upgraded to Associate Member (AMRSC).
2. Hong Kong Association for Testing, Inspection and Certification:
- Graduates with 2 years of relevant testing experience can obtain direct entry to Certified Testing Technician (CTT) under the Chemical Testing category.
- Graduates with 5 years of relevant testing and supervisory experience and satisfactory results in professional assessment by interview are eligible for certification of Certified Testing Professional (CTP) under the Chemical Testing category.
1.Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
2.The revalidation of the programme will be conducted in 2025. The curriculum will be updated if circumstances so warrant.
Semester 1:
• Basic Chemistry in Practice
• Basic Measurement in Analytical Chemistry
• Physical and Organic Chemical Testing Techniques
• Basic Chemical Instrumentation Techniques
• Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
• Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
• Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
Semester 2:
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):
• Molecular Spectrometric and Chromatographic Techniques
• Hyphenated Instrumentation Techniques for Chemical Testing
• Environmental Testing
• Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
• Enrichment Module B
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):
• Fractionation and Separation of Biomolecules
• Biochemistry
• Material Science and Nanotechnology in Testing Industry
• Vocational Chinese Communication I: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
• Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
• Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement
• IT Essentials - Health and Life Sciences
• Enrichment Module B
Semester 3:
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):
• Chemical and Physical Testing of Textile Products
• Chemical Testing of Food and Environment
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Enrichment Module A
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):
• Molecular Biology and Testing
• Quality Assurance of Pharmaceutical Products
• Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
• Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
• Enrichment Module A
Semester 4:
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):
• Toy Safety Testing (Heavy Metals)
• Organic Chemical Testing of Drugs and Chinese Medicines
• Project (Elective module)
• Project in Workplace (Elective module)
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Analytical Quality Assurance and Laboratory Accreditation
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):
• Microbiological Testing Techniques in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
• Food Safety Testing and Monitoring
• Project (Elective module)
• Project in Workplace (Elective module)
• Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentations, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
• Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
• Analytical Quality Assurance and Laboratory Accreditation
Semester 5:
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Analytical Chemistry):
• Inorganic Chemical Testing of Drugs and Chinese Medicines
• Toy Safety Testing (Restricted Organic Substances)
• Project (Elective module)
• Project in Workplace (Elective module)
• Industrial Attachment
Higher Diploma in Analytical Science (Testing Science):
• Chemical Testing of Toys, Children’s and Consumer Products
• Material Testing Techniques
• Project (Elective module)
• Project in Workplace (Elective module)
• Industrial Attachment