Language requirement change from Cantonese to Chinese not targeting specific students – HKU med school
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s medical school has said that revising its admission prerequisites from Cantonese to Chinese proficiency was not meant to target students from any particular background. The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine’s statement, emailed to HKFP on Wednesday, said the changes do not constitute a “lowering” of admission standards, and […]
The University of Hong Kong's (HKU) medical school has clarified that a recent change in admission prerequisites, moving from Cantonese to Chinese proficiency, was not targeted at any specific group of students. The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine explained that these changes aim to comprehensively assess the overall capabilities of applicants from diverse backgrounds, rather than lowering admission standards.
The university's statement emphasized that the updated requirements do not permit the use of Mandarin instead of Cantonese during clinical work, as graduates will provide services to Hong Kong residents. While the English language requirement remains the same, the faculty will offer language support to students with limited Cantonese skills upon admission.
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