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Entrance Scholarships Each year, a maximum of six scholarships shall be awarded to local students based on their academic merit and interview performance at the point of admission into the BASc(GHD) programme. Professor Ryan Au Yeung BASc(GHD) Admissions Tutor Assistant Professor, School of Public Health Modern career-building takes you to a variety of paths. That’s why the BASc(GHD) programme encourages students to cultivate their curiosity and develop a broad body of knowledge and skills, complemented by practical experience, which together enables them to thrive in today’s interconnected world. Travis Yip BASc(GHD) Graduate, Class of 2023 Andrea Chan BASc(GHD) Graduate, Class of 2024 Field Placement at United Nations Headquarters (New York) Project Officer, GX Foundation It was amazing to be part of the production team for the Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022. Near the end of my internship, I had the opportunity to attend a planning meeting with the custodian agency. Together, we brainstormed new ideas for the upcoming report in 2023. It felt like my experience has come full circle. The interdisciplinary nature of the GHD programme has equipped me with the necessary knowledge and skills to thrive in the global health field. I found the 6-month capstone placement particularly enriching as I could explore my interests, apply learnt knowledge to real-world situations, and even continue working in my placement site upon graduation. 12 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS | 2024

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