Discipline Description

Discipline Description

Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education   ive logo

As a member of the VTC Group, the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE) is the leading vocational education provider in Hong Kong, committed to educating professional valued by industries. Supported by its strong industry network, state-of-the-art facilities and a highly qualified teaching team with solid industry experience, IVE adopts an interactive approach in nurturing students’ knowledge and passion and helps them lay the foundation for their future development.

The nine IVE campuses create an Interactive and Innovative learning environment. With its unique “Think & Do” approach, IVE encourages students to express their ideas and set their goals, and offers them simulated workplace environments and work attachments, enabling them to master the technical skills that meet industry expectations.

Health & Life Science Health & Life Science

Health and Life Sciences Discipline   HLS logo

One of the major topics around the world is the ever-changing and development of health and life sciences, covering a wide range of areas and closely related to daily life with the new discoveries and advancement of related technologies.  

Health and Life Sciences Discipline continuously enhances the quality of the programmes to address the huge manpower needs in various areas and stays updated amongst the industries, as well as provides professional and timely education and training in response to these new horizons, which includes the areas of Health Studies, Rehabilitation Services, Medical Centre Operations, Applied Nutritional Studies, Biomedical Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Dispensing Studies, Biotechnology, Food Technology and Safety, Analytical Science, Beauty and Personal Care Products, Environmental Science, Environmental Protection and Management, Conservation and Tree Management, Occupational Safety and Emergency Operations, Fitness and Exercise Nutrition, and Pet Care and Wellness. Students are equipped with professional knowledge and skills which allow them to pursue further studies or embark on a professional career. 

Graduates may be employed by different HKSAR Government departments, including the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, Environmental Protection Department, Government Laboratory and Hospital Authority of the HKSAR. They are also employed in private hospitals, rehabilitation centres, Health Bureau and district health centres, pharmaceutical plants, insurance companies, pharmacy chain stores, personal care products and beauty chain stores, pet care and wellness companies, nutrition and health food product companies, food manufacturing and quality assurance, food chain supermarkets, environmental consulting firms, , research and testing laboratories, nutritional consultation companies, wellness centres and safety consultation firms, etc.