BSc in Product Design, Testing and Certification
Part-time Distance Learning Programmes
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Pathways are provided in these programmes. Students with recognized Higher Diploma or Associate Degree (or equivalent) in a related area from a local tertiary institution recognized by the University [examples] can complete the programmes in a faster way. [details]
Testing and certification has been identified by the HKSAR Government as one of the six industries where Hong Kong has good prospect for development. The Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification (HKCTC) was established by the HKSAR Government in 2009 to lead, support, advance and promote the development of the industry. In response to the government's policy, The Open University of Hong Kong is offering a suite of degree programmes to prepare professionals to meet the challenges of the relevant industries.
Highlights of Programme
This programme helps students to gain comprehensive knowledge of product design, testing and certification, and prepares them to embark on a career in relevant industries. Graduates will also be qualified for further study in testing and certification, engineering, applied sciences or related areas in the OUHK or other tertiary institutions in Hong Kong and elsewhere.
Entry Requirement
- Candidates who are 17 years of age or above can enroll these distance learning programmes.
The programme structure is as follows (120 credits):
- 20 credits foundation-level core courses (MATH S122, SCI S123, SCI S124)
- 20 credits middle-level core courses on product design (MECH S213, DESN S217)
- 10 credits higher-level core courses (CHEM S310 or PHYS S271)
- 10 credits higher-level core courses on product design (DESN S364)
- 15 credits higher-level core courses on product testing (TC S361, TC S362, TC S409)
- 15 credits higher-level core courses on product certification (TC S371, TC S372, TC S319)
- 10 credits middle-level elective(CHEM S251, ENGG S228, ENVR S237, STAT S242, MGT B240)
- 20 credits free-choice from any foundation, middle or higher level courses offered by the University, provided that, of the total 120 credits, no more than 40 are gain at foundation level
Graduates from the following programmes have successfully enrolled to the BSc/BSc (Hons) in Product Design, Testing and Certification programmes through the pathway entry
- City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
- Associate of Science in Environmental Studies
- Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)
- Higher Diploma in Digital Media Design
- Higher Diploma in Fashion Merchandising
- Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design
- Higher Diploma in Jewellery Design & Technology
- Higher Diploma in Product Design
- Higher Diploma in Visual Communication
- Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)
- Higher Diploma in Applied and Analytical Chemistry
- Higher Diploma in Applied Science (Testing and Certification)
- Higher Diploma in Analytical Science
- Higher Diploma in Analytical Science and Biotechnology
- Higher Diploma in Applied Optics
- Higher Diploma in Biotechnology
- Higher Diploma in Chemical Technology
- Higher Diploma in Chemical Technology with Management
- Higher Diploma in Civil Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Commercial Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Computer and Information Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Creative Toy and Intelligent Product Design
- Higher Diploma in Dispensing and Practice Management
- Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Electronic and Communications Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Environmental Technology
- Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Product Development
- Higher Diploma in Food and Nutritional Science
- Higher Diploma in Food Business Operations and Management
- Higher Diploma in Food Science and Safety
- Higher Diploma in Health Studies
- Higher Diploma in Horological Science and Technology
- Higher Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (Product Design & Development)
- Higher Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering Management
- Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology
- Higher Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology (Chinese Medicine)
- Higher Diploma in Product Design and Technology
- Higher Diploma in Product Design Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Product Engineering Design and Technology Management
- Higher Diploma in Product Testing / Testing and Certification
- Higher Diploma in Quality Management
- HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE)
- Associate of Science in Physical Science
- Higher Diploma in Engineering
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong – School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUSCS)
- Higher Diploma in Digital Animation and Creative Media
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong – Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Community College (CUTW)
- Associate of Science in Three-dimensional and Product Design
- The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
- Higher Diploma in Chemical Technology
- Higher Diploma in Coloration and Finishing
- Higher Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
- Higher Diploma in Textile Processing