Bachelor of Science in Gerontology (BScG)
The Award & Mode of Study
This is a two-year full-time credit-based honours programme leading to the award of a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Programme Description
The programme provides students who possess an associate degree or a higher diploma in health sciences, social sciences, psychology and counselling, human and life sciences, Chinese medicine, or any relevant field with a strong foundation in gerontology. Students are equipped with a full scope of knowledge and skills in the planning, delivery and coordination of aged care services in a wide variety of elderly health and social care settings.
1st UGC-funded Articulated Gerontology Programme
Introduced to address the expanding ageing population and the associated workforce shortage in elderly health and social care services
Experiential
Learning
Extensive out-of-classroom learning opportunities are available, in particular the gerontological practicum
Integration of Theory
and Practice
Covering topics from health and social care needs of older people, aged care service planning, innovative care delivery models to social policies on ageing
Multi-disciplinary
Teaching Team
A teaching team with expertise across nursing, social work, psychology, human sociology, clinical geriatrics, gerontology and human service management
Please refer to the programme brochure for the full list of course offerings.
Applicants are eligible to apply for admission if they have:
- Successfully completed a local course of study leading to the award of an associate degree or a higher diploma; and
- Attained an acceptable level of proficiency in the English and Chinese languages.
Volunteering
Student Ambassador Induction Ceremony 2022
Practicum
Graduates of the programme can pursue a career in aged care services, or seek employment in a wide range of social and healthcare settings, such as geriatric outreach teams, elderly community centres, day care centres, rehabilitation units and residential care homes. They can start their career as multi-skilled practitioners in aged care, planning and implementing such evidence-based care models, as well as participating in service administration, evaluation and reengineering. Graduates with good academic results can also pursue postgraduate studies in a variety of disciplines, such as gerontology, public health, health service management, health administration, and health education.
According to our 2020/21 BScG graduate survey, most of our graduates began their careers in aged care services upon graduation:
Source: 2020/21 BScG graduate survey
Outstanding Alumni
Ms. Bow WONG
Service Supervisor, Pok Oi Hospital Wong Muk Fung Memorial Elderly Health Support and Learning Centre, Hong Kong
Mr. Ka Leong CHAN
Social Worker, Integrated Discharged Support Program for Elderly Patients, Haven of Hope Christian Service, Hong Kong
Ms. Hang Ping LI
Project Officer, HKSKH Lady MacLehose Centre Dr. Lam Chik Suen District Elderly Community Centre, Hong Kong
