Why Public Health

Why Public Health?

We are the only School in Hong Kong where public health practitioners and researchers work alongside with family medicine doctors and primary care researchers to identify, examine and solve population health problems together. Our mission is to improve health and well-being for all through research, education and services. We concern ourselves with the wider environment around us, both locally and globally, which influences how we live and impacts on our health and wellbeing. We are a comprehensive School with teaching disciplines spanning from Epidemiology to Global Health. The Jockey Club School of Public Health and Primary Care is part of the Faculty of Medicine of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a leading institution in the region. We hope you will join us in this exciting journey to work towards protecting and improving health for all.

Why CUHK?

Studying in Hong Kong

As the gateway to China, Hong Kong is famous for being global financial capital, as well as an international exchange hub. As a result of its unique history at the crossroads of East and West, Hong Kong is a dynamic and multicultural city of 7 million people. People moving to Hong Kong find that the city's standard of living and rich cultural heritage compare to those found in other large cities in the United States, United Kingdom and Europe.

Institutional prestige

JCSPHPC is the first school of public health in Hong Kong to offer flagship progammes with tailored concentrations to international standards. Since its inception in 2001, JCSPHPC has been active in both regional and worldwide public health development. As one of the most prestigious universities in Asia, our school has established collaborative networks with over 90 institutions in 19 countries across four continents. It has active memoranda of understanding with notable universities such as the University of Oxford, Harvard University and Peking University.

World-renowned teachers and researchers

Our staff are highly trained with many achieving international standards, for example, passing the US National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE) Certificate in Public Health Examination and now in the charter class of US-certified Public Health professionals, with others who are fully qualified specialists of UK Faculty of Public Health examinations.

Picturesque learning environment and vibrant student experience

Overlooking the beautiful Tolo Harbour, the 137.3-hectare campus of the Chinese University of Hong Kong provides green and natural spaces for learning in the midst of a concrete jungle. It houses a range of facilities important for student life, including world-class libraries, art museum, swimming pool, sports fields, tennis courts, squash courts, water sports centre and gymnasiums. JCSPHPC lives and works by the core values it fosters: fairness, integrity, trust, passion and caring.

Making a difference in a career that matters

Our graduates enter significant job fields across a range of agencies, communities and institutions, making a difference to the lives of many. Most of our graduates enjoy fulfilling careers as public health practitioners, health care service managers, health promotion professionals, and cutting-edge researchers, while others continue on to further training in medical school, dental school or doctoral studies.

An effective blend of theory and practice

JCSPHPC programmes underpin practical experience with a strong academic foundation, providing students with hands-on field opportunities in various parts of the world such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, Mainland China and Europe.