Metropolitan University will offer the "Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science" program and the "Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science" full-time undergraduate program this year and next year respectively. The biological and chemical analysis laboratory will also provide medical laboratory teaching, and it is expected to provide 60 medical laboratory talents every year.
In addition, Du Taizheng is preparing to open a physical therapy center, which will be operated on a non-profit basis. Undergraduate students will also come to the center for internships. It is expected to start service in October.
Lin Qunsheng, president of Metropolitan University, said that due to various factors such as immigration in recent years, up to 20% of teachers in subjects with a serious staff turnover rate have left their posts, and teachers are constantly recruiting to fill the vacancies.
He also pointed out that the school has a good relationship with the students and attended the inauguration ceremony of the student union earlier, thinking that the student union would help the school to spread the news among the students.
Lin Qunsheng, President of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University, gathered with the media today (7th) to share the latest development of the University.
Metropolitan University plans to offer the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and the Bachelor of Science (Honours) full-time undergraduate program in Medical Laboratory Science this year and next year.
Last year, the school received an allocation of $40 million from the Education Bureau's Self-financing Post-secondary Education Enhancement and Start-up Grant Scheme to be used as a start-up grant for running the relevant courses.
Lin Qunsheng pointed out that under the epidemic situation, it was found that the human resources of chemists in Hong Kong were insufficient. Seeing that there was a relevant demand in Hong Kong, he launched courses to cultivate talents.
Lin Qunsheng said that the university will build a new laboratory dedicated to medical laboratory science, with an area of about 7,000 square feet, and purchase advanced professional medical laboratory equipment.
There are nearly 4,000 square feet of biological and chemical analysis laboratories on campus, which will also be used for medical laboratory teaching.
The relevant courses will be reviewed by the medical laboratory management committee. Lin Qunsheng pointed out that he has "100% confidence" in the course. The first graduates can obtain relevant professional qualifications after completing the course. It is estimated that 60 medical laboratory professionals will be provided to Hong Kong every year. .
Metropolitan University plans to set up non-profit physiotherapy center to provide services to the public
In addition, Du Dazheng is preparing to open a physiotherapy center, which will be operated on a non-profit-making basis and open to the public for consultation. It mainly provides muscle, skeletal and sports physiotherapy. It will be put into operation in October, and the school's physiotherapy undergraduates will also Internship at the center under the guidance of a senior physiotherapist.
Lin Qunsheng pointed out that the center integrates teaching, practice and community service, and can provide physiotherapy services to university members and community members.
Metropolitan University will also implement a series of teaching enhancement measures, including the new "five-to-three" credit system, which will allow students to study subjects other than their majors more flexibly. The goal is to complete the reform in 2023; Hung Hom Y83 Student Dormitory has added 48 off-campus dormitory spaces, which are expected to be available for occupancy in 22/23 at the earliest.
The school also plans to rent a unit in the Kwun Tong commercial building as part of the offices of the administrative and support departments, freeing up space for teaching purposes.
Intention to use "National Security Law" and National Security Education as credit-bearing subjects
Lin Qunsheng continued that the core teaching units of the university will be introduced, namely "Integrity", "Justice", "Perseverance" and "Innovation", to nurture students to become professionals, responsible citizens and citizens.
He also pointed out that the school will integrate the essence of national security education into four units, such as the integrity unit, including teaching students to abide by the law and other topics, and expressed his intention to change the original "National Security Law" and national security education into credit-bearing subjects.
Under the tide of immigration, the loss rate of faculty members in some departments reaches 20%
Under the immigration wave, teachers were lost in various colleges and universities. Lin Qunsheng revealed that some departments of the school also lost teachers. In the most serious department, 20% of the teachers left, but the university has also recruited teachers to fill the vacancies. He described the situation. A challenge, not a crisis.
In terms of admissions, Lin Qunsheng pointed out that in recent years, the proportion of students accepting metropolitan university degrees has declined slightly.
He also revealed that this year, the number of people who applied for DDU courses through JUPAS increased instead of falling. In the future, he will strengthen contact with middle school students and the public to introduce the university's courses.
Lin Qunsheng continued, "I cherish the relationship with the students," referring to the close relationship with the Student Union, and attended the inauguration ceremony of the Student Union earlier.
He believes that the student union plays an important role in the communication between the school and students. "Many times, the student union will repost it on Instagram, and the classmates will receive it."
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