Description:

This course explores the relationship between human physiology & anatomy and several medical conditions. Students will build their awareness and understanding of how the body functions, looking at the cardiovascular, endocrine, and musculoskeletal systems. Additionally, this course investigates the adaptation of body systems to different environments, such as temperature extremes, mountain altitudes, airplane cabins, hostile conditions of space. During the course, students will be exposed to research that seeks to monitor and promote medical and physiological wellbeing.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Experience a variety of learning activities typical of first-year undergraduate study

• Build relevant knowledge to support future study in the field of Biomedical and Life Sciences

• Carry out independent research on a given topic

• Work collaboratively in diverse groups to give a presentation on a specific learning topic

 

Assessment:

The assessment is designed to reflect students’ performance on university-level assignments. Feedback from tutors will allow students to see how well they have performed and where they can improve. Upon completion of the programme and course assignments, students will receive a certificate of attendance jointly issued by HKU and KCL.

 

• Programme Name: Global Perspectives in Medical Science: HKU-KCL Collaborative Programme

• Programme Code: HKU-KCLMED

• Programme Duration: July 11 – 20, 2024 (10 days)

• Programme Period: July 11 – 13, 2024 at HKU & July 15 – 19, 2024 at KCL

• Target Audience: Academically high achieving Year 12 and 13 high school students (Secondary 5 – 6) between the ages of 16 – 17

• Tuition Fees: HKD 55,000* (HKD49,500* - 10% discount available for HKU Academy for the Talented members)

  • Comprising lectures, social activities, well-being and sports programmes, as well as accommodation with breakfast (additional charges may apply).

• Recommended Airfare Schedule:

  • Departing from Hong Kong to London: July 13, 2024 (Arriving at Heathrow Airport on July 14, 2024) (Time: To be confirmed)

  • Departing from London to Hong Kong: July 20, 2024 (Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport on July 21, 2024) (Time: To be confirmed)

• Accommodation:

  • Included at King’s Hall of Residence with breakfast.

    • Check-in date: July 14, 2024

    • Check-out date: July 20, 2024

Application Deadline: Mar 31, 2024 (23:59)(for Local Student only)

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* The programme fee includes tuition, accommodation in London, some meals during the coursework period, course materials, field trips, a welcome kit, and transportation from the airport to accommodation in London for those who choose the recommended flights.

* Please note that the programme fee does not include flights and accommodation in Hong Kong. Applicants are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from their home country, as well as transportation between London and Hong Kong. Our HKU programme coordinator will contact the admitted students by the end of February 2024 to provide more specific information regarding further arrangements.

* The programme is subject to cancellation if there are insufficient applications.

*Disclaimer: Programme contents and formats are subject to change.  We will continue to work closely with professors to refine our programme and ensure that students will have a safe and enjoyable time. Programme fees and application fees are non-refundable.