Launched last year, PolyU's MSc in Nutrition and Healthy Ageing programme has introduced the registered nutritionist system, which not only enhances the professional level of graduates, but also ensures the quality of service of the industry.
Professor Wong Man-sau of Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology at PolyU said the programme is the first in Hong Kong that provides workplace learning in the community to its students. The programme aims at providing a unique and profession-oriented education opportunity for bachelor degree holders with relevant backgrounds, who want to contribute to the health and well-being of the ageing population.
The curriculum design is based on the requirements of the UK Association for Nutrition for programme accreditation. Graduates can apply for direct entry as Registered Associate Nutritionists, with the prospect of becoming Registered Nutritionists with three years' experience.
Professor Wong said currently there is no law in place regulating the qualification of nutritionists. Registered Nutritionists will become a new professional qualification in Hong Kong, which will help improve the graduates' status as well as regulate the industry.
| 明報 F22 | 理大「營養與健康活齡理學碩士課程」致力培育營養學家 推廣社區營養為公眾健康把關 | 5 February 2021 |
| Research Units | Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology |
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