Question 1

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 2

What is the difference between Master of Public Health (MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Concentration) and Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MScEPB)?"

Accepted Answer

MPH provides a broad curriculum in the core competencies of public health as follows: 1) Epidemiology and Biostatistics, 2) Health Promotion and Social Behaviour, 3) Environmental and Occupational Health & Infectious Diseases, 4) Population and Global Health and 5) Health Systems, Policy and Management. Students reading MPH who have chosen the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Concentration can only choose up to 10 units of the courses under the MScEPB curriculum, while MScEPB provides more advanced level and comprehensive epidemiology and biostatistics related courses. The teaching staff and course content are the same between these two programmes.

Question 3

I am graduate from Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics / Master of Public Health, shall I apply unit exemption when I study MScEPB?"

Accepted Answer

Graduates from the above programmes at the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, CUHK who apply for further studies in the MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, may be exempted from courses shared, provided certain conditions have been met. Please consult MScEPB office for details.

Question 4

Do I need to pay extra tuition fee if I exceed the total units required?

Accepted Answer

The Extra tuition fee will be charged per unit. Adjustment and changes may apply without prior notice. For latest information please contact the MScEPB office for details.

流行病學與生物統計學理學碩士

香港中文大學

常見問題 (只限英文版)

Is it possible to extend the length of my study?

What is the difference between Master of Public Health (MPH, Epidemiology and Biostatistics Concentration) and Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MScEPB)?"

I am graduate from Postgraduate Diploma in Epidemiology and Biostatistics / Master of Public Health, shall I apply unit exemption when I study MScEPB?"

Do I need to pay extra tuition fee if I exceed the total units required?