This is a one-year full-time postgraduate programme offered by the School of Biological Sciences. The objective is to provide comprehensive and advanced training on a multi-disciplinary field involving general toxicology, food toxicology, regulatory toxicology and food safety management. The programme focuses on food safety perspectives. It emphasizes basic

knowledge as well as practical skills in the recognition, safety evaluation and regulation of human exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and pathogens in our living environment and via dietary intake of foods.Lectures and workshops will be taught primarily by experts in the fields of toxicology research, policy development and food industry with relevant experience and perspectives.

这是生物科学学院提供的一年制全日制研究生课程。其目标是在涉及一般毒理学、食品毒理学、监管毒理学和食品安全管理的多学科领域提供全面的高级培训。该项目侧重于食品安全方面。它强调基础知识；在认识、安全评估和监管人类在生活环境中以及通过饮食摄入食物接触潜在危险化学品和病原体方面的知识和实践技能。讲座和研讨会将主要由毒理学研究、政策制定和食品工业领域的专家讲授，他们具有相关经验和观点。

History/Overview

Established by the School of Biological Sciences in 2009, the MSc in the field of Food Safety and Toxicology programme aims to provide a comprehensive training on a

multi-disciplinary field involving general toxicology, food toxicology, regulatory toxicology, and food safety management.  The distinctive feature of this toxicology programme is its focus on food safety perspectives.  It emphasizes on basic knowledge as well as practical skills in recognition and evaluation of human exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and pathogens, in our living environment and via intake of foods.  Special reference will be made to food safety evaluation and regulation.

历史/概述

由生物科学学院于2009年成立的食品安全和毒理学硕士课程旨在提供有关食品安全和毒理学的全面培训涉及一般毒理学、食品毒理学、监管毒理学和食品安全管理的多学科领域。该毒理学项目的显著特点是关注食品安全。它强调基本知识和实践技能，以识别和评估人类在生活环境中以及通过摄入食物接触到的潜在危险化学品和病原体。将特别参考食品安全评估和监管。

Assessment

Written work forms an important part of the programme. All written and verbal communication is in English. Most courses in the programme are assessed by examination and by coursework. The project report will be assessed by examiners and participation in the seminars at which students present their work is one of the requirements for the completion of this

component of the degree curriculum.All courses in this programme are compulsory. A candidate shall be examined shortly after the completion of each course.

看法

书面作业是课程的重要组成部分。所有的书面和口头交流都是用英语进行的。课程中的大多数课程都是通过考试和课程作业来评估的。项目报告将由考官评估，参加研讨会是完成本课程的要求之一，学生在研讨会上展示他们的作品学位课程的组成部分。本课程的所有课程都是必修课。考生应在完成每门课程后不久接受考试。

费用，奖学金：

Fees for 2022-23 intake:

The composition fee for the programme for the 2022-23 intake is HK$140,000*. Payment can be paid in two instalments.

In addition, students are required to pay Caution Money (HK$350, refundable on graduation subject to no claims being made) and Graduation Fee (HK$350).The University allows Occasional Students to enroll in individual courses without registering in any particular programme of study. Tuition fee for an Occasional Student is HK$2,030* per credit in the academic year 2022-23. 

2022-2023年入学费用：

2022-23学年课程费用为14万港元*。付款可以分两期支付。此外，学生还需支付警告金（350港元，毕业时可退还，无需索赔）和毕业费

费用（港币350元）。该大学允许临时学生报读个别课程，而无需注册任何特定的学习项目。在2022-23学年，临时学生的学费为每个学分2030港币*。

Year 1 (69 credits) Principles of toxicology I (9 credits)Principles of toxicology II (9 credits) Toxicity tests and hazards evaluation methods (9 credits)Regulatory toxicology: risk assessment, risk management and communication (12 credits) Chemical and microbial hazards in food (9 credits)Food safety management (9 credits)Project (12 credits)

第一年（69学分）毒理学原理I（9学分）毒理学原理II（9学分）毒性试验和危害评估方法（9学分）监管毒理学：风险评估、风险管理和沟通（12学分）食品中的化学和微生物危害（9学分）食品安全管理（9学分）项目（12学分）

 B. Course contents

Core CoursesFSTX7001  Principles of toxicology I (9 credits)

This module introduces students to the general principles and practice of toxicology.  The major focus of the course is on basic principles, mechanisms and common methods underpinning the science of toxicology.  Selected target organ systems (e.g. respiratory, nervous and immune systems) are studied with respect to understanding how representative

chemicals damage and impair their ability to function. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of how chemicals may exert toxic effects and gain insight into the importance of organ-specific toxicity.

 Assessment: Course work (25%); Examination (75%)

FSTX7002  Principles of toxicology II (9 credits)

This module continues to introduce students to the general principles and practice of toxicology.  The course continues to focus on basic principles, mechanisms and common methods underpinning the science of toxicology. Selected toxicants are studied with respect to their source of exposure and mechanisms of effects. Selected disease processes (e.g.,

mutagenesis, carcinogenesis, reproductive toxicity, teratogenesis and developmental toxicity) are studied with respect to understanding their basic pathways and common mechanisms.  Selected fields are presented to give students insight into the applications of toxicology and its relationship with other fields.

Assessment: Course work (20%); Examination (80%)

FSTX7003  Toxicity tests and hazards evaluation  methods (9 credits)

This module will provide students with the current state-of-the-art methodology employed to investigate the effect of chemical and microbial toxins and environmental pollutants on living systems.  Topics include exposure estimate, animal tests for acute toxicity, short-term and long-term toxicity, for mutagenicity, genotoxicity and carcinogenicity, for reproductive toxicity, teratogenicity, developmental toxicity and delayed neurotoxicity.  Major focus is on the basic principles underpinning each test method including the test rationale, protocol

design, limitations and data interpretation.  Students will also be introduced to the basic concepts of toxicological evaluation and criteria for setting guidance values for dietary and non-dietary exposure to chemicals.  The role of biochemical, metabolic and toxicokinetic studies in toxicological evaluation is also considered.

Assessment: Course work (20%); Examination (80%)

FSTX7004 Regulatory toxicology: risk assessment, risk management and communication (12 credits)

In order to fully appreciate risks that arise from human exposure to chemicals in our living environment, it is essential to quantify levels of chemical contamination in environmental media and foods, and estimate total chemical exposure from dietary and non-dietary sources. This module will provide students with intensive training to develop the necessary practical skills to measure and model the extent to which human populations come into contact with toxic agents in the environment and foods, to conduct qualitative and quantitative risk assessments, to set safe levels of chemical exposure in foods (based on local food consumption patterns), and to implement effective risk management in protecting human health and the environment. The roles of international food safety authorities such as WHO, FAO, Codex Alimentarius Commission, JECFA, IARC and OECD will be described. Introduction to local and

international food laws will be provided.

Assessment: Course work (20%); Examination (80%)

FSTX8005  Chemical and microbial hazards in food (9 credits)

This module will introduce students to the chemical and microbial hazards in food and their effects on human health. Special reference is made to heavy metals, pesticides, food additives, persistent organic pollutants and natural food contaminants of current public concern. An emphasis will also be placed on developing the understanding of the actual impact

of food and waterborne pathogens, their epidemiology and factors contributing to the increase in their incidence. Determination of exposure pathways and linking food hazards to human health is the primary focus.  Topics include: contamination monitoring, quantification of exposure at the individual level, interactive effects of exposure to multiple risk factors, perceptions of risk and integration of laboratory science with population-based studies.

Assessment: Course work (20%); Examination (80%)

FSTX8006  Food safety management (9 credits)

Good manufacturing practice has a significant impact on the daily operation of a food processing facility.  Quality products and a safe work place are important components of a good company. This course will focus on issues arising from GMP and aspects of the physical design of a food processing facility which impact the safety of workers and products. In

food supply chain, traceability is the ability to follow the movement of a food product through the stages of production, processing, and distribution, and is an important component of the food safety management system. As a core quality management tool in the food industry, the relevance, impact and use of ISO 22000 and HACCP in manufacturing and catering will be discussed. Topics covered will include the international/national HACCP standards, and designing safety into food products and processes as well as the practical development

and implementation of a HACCP Plan using local and Asian case studies.

Assessment: Course work (20%); Examination (80%)

FSTX8007  Project (12 credits) [Capstone experience]

All students are required to undertake to attend training (up to maximum 6 months) in one of the following areas:

• Academic institutions, to carry out basic research project using the most advanced techniques in molecular biology, analytical chemistry and
• biomedical sciences.Food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, to overlook industry procedures on ensuring that the emerging/newly developed food and chemical products
• meet regulatory standards and requirements and are safe for consumers; their potential health implications, and Government agencies, to gain knowledge on the procedures implemented by the local/national authorities in formulating science-based policies, laws and regulations to ensure the safe production and use of food and
• chemicals.The candidate shall make a formal presentation on the subject of his training during the final semester of the teaching programme.  Assessment:  Course work (100%)

• Bachelor Degree
• Transcript（GPA80+）
• English Language Proficiency Test：托福80分(写作单科25分）；雅思6分（单科5.5分）
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Two Recommendation Letters，推荐信需要网推

Students are expected to have basic knowledge in physiology, biochemistry, chemistry or molecular biology for understanding the topics covered in the programme. The programme is intended for those with relevant experience in the ciplines.A Bachelor's degree with Honours in Science. Preference will be given to those who possess a Bachelor's degree in physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, food science, chemistry, biological sciences, clinical laboratory science, environmental sciences, pharmacology or other related disciplines.food, chemical, pharmaceutical and public health sectors, including but not limited to:

• supervisory positions in the above industries or consultancy;
• environmental, food and health officers, technical officers in local/national regulatory authorities;
• officers in diagnostic or analytical laboratories; and
• graduates
• who completed relevant undergraduate degrees, looking for career
• opportunity in the above industries/government agencies.

学生应具备生理学、生物化学、化学或分子生物学的基本知识，以理解课程所涵盖的主题。该课程面向在密码领域有相关经验的人。科学荣誉学士学位。拥有生理学、生物化学、生物技术、食品科学、化学、生物科学、临床实验室科学、环境科学、药理学或其他相关学科学士学位者优先。食品、化工、制药和公共卫生部门，包括但不限于：在上述行业或咨询公司担任监管职位；当地/国家监管机构的环境、食品和卫生官员、技术官员；诊断或分析实验室的官员；和毕业生完成相关本科学位，寻找职业上述行业/政府机构的机会。

You can type your personal statement in the online application form ( 1000 word limit, including spaces) or upload it in our application system. You should consider the following questions when writing your personal statement

• Why do you want to undertake the programme or research?
• What are your academic interests?
• Why do you wish to study at HKU FSTX propgram?
• What educational experience do you have?
• Do you have any relevant work experience?
• Have you completed any extracurricular or voluntary activities relevant to the programme?
• What are your career aspirations?

您可以在在线申请表中输入您的个人陈述（限1000字，包括空格），或将其上传到我们的申请系统中。在写个人陈述时，你应该考虑以下问题

你为什么想从事这个项目或研究？

你的学术兴趣是什么？

你为什么想在港大FSTX Program 食品安全和病毒学学习？

你有什么教育经验，并且和HKU FSTX有哪些相关性？

你有相关的工作经验吗？

你是否完成了与课程相关的课外活动或志愿活动？

你的职业抱负是什么？

1. Food Security专业要求PS里写清楚自己理解Food Security不是Food Safety,要体现自己仔细阅读了这个专业的描述，理解了什么是Food Security。↓

PS字数不得多于500字。food security;通常是指食品量的安全，即是否有能力得到或者提供足够的食物或者食品。security在餐馆业是指保护消费者和雇员不受暴虑和犯罪危害。↓

FAO对food security的定义;指所有人在任何时候都能在物质上和经济上获得足够、安全和富有营养的食物以满足其健康而积极生活的膳食需要(世界食品首脑会议行动计划第-段)。这涉及四个条件: (1)充足的粮食供应或可获得量; (2)不因季节或年份而产生波动或不足的稳定供应; (3)具有可获得的并负担得起的粮食; (4)优质安全的食物。。

Food Safety"与"Food Security“所针对食品的安全性是密切相关的，但所针对的引起食品安全问题的原因是各有侧重的。↓

1, 2021级：安徽农业大学， GPA 3.9分，食品工程专业背景；若干在食品行业相干实习经验，应届毕业生；

2， 2021级：南京农业大学，GPA 3.45, 均分84分，食品质量与安全专业 雅思: 6.5，没有面试；

3，学生背景：985， 华南理工大学， 食品科学与工程专业，gpa：3.32. 专业排名27. 雅思6；学生背景优势：学校985，专业很对口，且有比较多的科研和实验室的实习；

劣势：均分不是特别高，所以着重还是要在他的ps 和cv里体现她本科的一些优势；

项目学生反馈：

Vivian Wai Wan CHOI "HKU’s MSc in Food Safety and Toxicology is an intriguing programme. With an initial interest in nutrition, this programme instills novel ideas into my understanding on health-related issues by broadening my horizons on toxicology through academic discussions with scholars and government officials around the globe. Sincerest gratitude should be expressed towards all HKU Food and Nutritional Science faculty members and the MSc programme manager. Their valuable academic and career advice are my sources of inspiration to realise my full potential. My current success in entering the field of regulatory toxicology would not be achieved without their patient guidance, unwavering support and encouragement."

蔡伟云2021级

“港大食品安全与毒理学理学硕士是一个有趣的项目。该项目最初对营养学感兴趣，通过与世界各地的学者和政府官员进行学术讨论，拓宽了我对毒理学的视野，为我对健康相关问题的理解注入了新的想法。我们衷心感谢所有港大食品与营养学博士ence教员和MSc项目经理。他们宝贵的学术和职业建议是我充分发挥潜力的灵感来源。如果没有他们的患者指导、坚定的支持和鼓励，我目前在进入监管毒理学领域方面的成功是不可能实现的。"

Sharon Shiu Nam TANG

Class of 2021"This programme is the best in teaching principles and the invaluable role of toxicology in food safety. It suits people like me who seek a more practical ground of science as career choice. The final project was also a great opportunity for me to gain valuable research experience and understood the nano-risk in food industry. A shame I cannot be divided in half to conduct another project, which involves developing HACCP/ISO22000 in a real food factory. Overall, it was a joyful and fruitful ride. I met great people, friends and a good partner, as well as many companies waiting for new FSTX graduates. I hope the last line may get your attention."

邓晓楠

该课程在教授原理和毒理学在食品安全中的宝贵作用方面是最好的。它适合像我这样的人，他们寻求更实用的科学领域作为职业选择。最后一个项目也是我获得宝贵研究经验和了解食品行业纳米风险的绝佳机会。遗憾的是，我不能一分为二地进行另一个项目，这涉及在真正的食品工厂开发HACCP/ISO22000。总的来说，这是一次快乐而富有成效的旅程。我遇到了很多很棒的人、朋友和一个很好的合作伙伴，还有很多等待FSTX毕业生的公司。我希望最后一句话能引起你的注意。"

Application Deadline

Full Time: 12:00 noon， April 29

1，继续从事科研工作，比如在研究院继续从事研究工作；

Interdisciplinary Research Units 联合经研究单位：

HKU-TCL Joint Research Centre for Artificial Intelligence

KU-UCAS Joint Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics at Hong Kong

Institute of Mathematical Research (IMR)

Laboratory for Space Research (LSR)

The Swire Institute of Marine Science (SWIMS)

2，营养和食品检测部门的检测师；

3，病毒学研究人员和药品研发人员；

Nutrition，Food safety, Food Security的细节区别！写ps的时候要高度重视三者的区别！

还有食品安全和毒理 Food Safety and Toxicology, Food safety，Hygiene and Management，Eating Disorder and Clinical Nutrition 等专业方向的区分！1. Food Security专业要求PS里写清楚自己理解Food Security不是Food Safety,要体现自己仔细阅读了这个专业的描述，理解了什么是Food Security。通常香港，英国同时申请的同学会申请爱丁堡，华威大学，格拉斯哥，KCL；