Field Placement As stated in our aims and objectives, the programme features a 6-month field placement, during which students can gain real-life exposure to tackle challenges as well as the mentorship opportunity from leading global health and development organisations such as UN agencies, NonGovernmental Organisations (NGOs), Contract Research Organisations (CROs), philanthropic foundations and more. In addition to offering expert guidance and professional training workshops, HKU provides scholarships to support students during their placements. The past year has seen BASc(GHD) students undertake their placements in locations across the world, where they contributed to projects delving into the breadth and depth of today’s global health and development challenges. Through participation, our students got the chance to work on and compile global-level policy reports for international organisations; work at the interface of international and national policy formulation; explore the role of the private sector and the application of innovative technology in making impacts; and work with NGOs for direct connection with societal communities and for the betterment of the lives of people in need. Jamie Wan BASc(GHD) Graduate, Class of 2024 Dickson Tong BASc(GHD) Graduate, Class of 2023 Field Placement at UNICEF (New York) Project Officer, GX Foundation After spending six months in New York and working as a fellow in UNICEF, I can say without a doubt that it has been an incredible journey. I had the opportunity to meet many interesting people and earn many unique experiences. The whole journey really gave me insights into how these organisations have been running and making their contributions to global health, which in turn solidified my passion for global health and development, and my goals. The interdisciplinary knowledge gained through the BASc(GHD) programme, combined with valuable overseas global health experiences, has enabled me to cultivate a holistic perspective for addressing global health challenges. The practical skills I've acquired have equipped me to effectively carry out various tasks in my career, and have supported my aspiration to contribute to the field of medical humanitarian responses in the future. 03 BACHELOR OF ARTS AND SCIENCES IN GLOBAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT
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