Medical and Dental Services
The University provides on-campus medical and dental services to HKUST members. Full-time students, eligible staff and eligible family members can use the Medical Clinic and the Dental Clinic upon presenting their HKUST ID cards or family cards.
The Medical Clinic is managed by HSEO.
Location : Room LG1020 - LG1024 (via lift no. 4)
Opening Hours
| Monday - Friday | 9 am - 12:30pm/ 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am - 11:45 am |
| Sunday & Public Holidays | Closed |
Eligible Users
Full-time students, staff and eligible family members.
Services
- Out-patient consultation 普通科門診
- Simple surgery 小手術
- Simple dressing 傷口護理
- Dispensary 配藥
- First aid 急救
- Specialist services including :
- Obstetrics & Gynaecology 婦產科
- Ophthalmology 眼科
- Physiotherapy 物理治療
(Please contact the Clinic for details of the specialist services)
- Health Education on various topics. Details to be announced.
Appointment
Specialist visit by appointment. Telephone appointment for GP services is encouraged.
Charges
| Student | Staff | |
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| Out-patient Consultation (including up to 3 days' medication for students Card users and up to 5 days' regular medication for staff) | Free | $15 for Jade Card |
| Specialist Consultation (up to 7 days' medication) | $200 | $420 |
| Physiotherapy (15 minutes per session) | $220 | $220 |
The Student Dental Clinic is managed by HSEO.
Location : Room LG1018 - LG1019 (via lift no. 4)
Opening Hours (By Appointment Only)
| Monday - Friday | 9 am - 12:30pm/ 1:30 pm - 4:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am - 11:45 am |
| Sunday & Public Holidays | Closed |
Eligible Users
Full-time students only
Primary Services
- Oral examination 口腔檢查
- Intra-oral X-rays 口腔內部X-光片
- Scaling and polishing 清理牙石及洗牙
- Oral hygiene instruction 口腔衛生指導
- Gum treatment : root planning and sub gingival curettage 牙腳刮洗術治療牙肉
- Amalgam and anterior composite fillings 銀粉補牙及前牙磁粉補牙
- Root canal treatment 根管治療
- Dressings and medications 暫補及藥物治療
- Extraction of teeth including wisdom teeth 脫牙(包括智慧牙)
- Minor oral surgery - removal of embedded/ impacted roots and teeth 口腔小手術
- Incision of abscess 切割牙瘡
- Fissure sealant 防蛀保護層
- Fluoride treatment 氟素
- Preventive Resin Restoration 防蛀補牙
- Emergency consultation 緊急治療
- Dental Health Education 牙齒健康教育
Appointment
Appointments should be made IN PERSON with payment at the Student Dental Clinic. Dental charges paid are not refundable nor transferable. You may re-schedule your appointment by contacting the Student Dental Clinic at least 24 hours before the appointment. Charges paid will be forfeited if you do not show up for the appointment or are late for 10 minutes or more.
Charges
- Oral examination : $10
- Dental Treatment: $70 per unit of 20 minutes for the above-mentioned primary dental services.
- Other dental treatments are subject to charges. Details are available at the Student Dental Clinic.
The Staff Dental Clinic is managed by HRO. Please go to the HRO website for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions about On-campus Medical Clinic and Student Dental Health
Enquiry
Medical Clinic: 2358-6670 Student Dental Clinic: 2358-8580 HSEO Email: safety@ust.hk
Emergency
The Medical Clinic is not equipped nor manned to handle emergency cases. In case of emergency, call the CAMPUS SECURITY CONTROL CENTER at 2358-8999 or the Hong Kong city-wide emergency number 999.
The Campus Security Control Center will contact the Medical Clinic direct if emergency assistance is required during its opening hours.
Health Education and Advice
Students who need advice on personal health care and other medical matters are encouraged to visit the Medical Clinic and/or the Student Dental Clinic in person or contact by phone during their opening hours.
HSEO organizes health education activities from time to time. All health talk events are HMAW1905-recognized, that means you can earn hours towards the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category of the "Self-Directed Experience" in HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.
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Health Talk |
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Sept 2023 |
Influenza Awareness Campaign |
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HPV Disease Prevention Vaccination Campaign |
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Oct 2023 |
Red Cross Elite Partnership Awards |
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Feb 2024 |
Health Talk |
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Health Services and Resources
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Health Service and Resource |
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HKUST Counselling & Wellness Center
(for Student) |
Counseling and Wellness Center supports students to gain self-understanding, emotional resilience and personal insights into any challenges they may be experiencing throughout their university years.
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HKUST Employee Assistance Program
(for Staff and Immediate Family Members) |
Vital Employee Service Consultancy has been appointed as service provider for enhancing emotional and social well-being to create better work performance and a balanced work life.
https://newstaffguide.hkust.edu.hk/getting-started-at-work/employee-support
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Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre |
The Family Crisis Support Centre aims at tackling family crisis at an early stage by providing integrated and easily accessible services to assist individuals or families in crisis or distress. Services provided include 24-hour hotline service, short-term emergency intervention with overnight accommodation, temporary retreat and other support services.
https://www.swd.gov.hk/en/pubsvc/family/cat_family/familycris/ |
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Hong Kong Government |
A website which summarized mental health services in Hong Kong
https://www.gov.hk/en/residents/health/mental/mentalhealth.htm |
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Internet-based Psychosis Education Program for Caregivers (iPEP) |
iPEP is a tailor-made website for psychotic patients and their families. Services provided include 24-hour Hospital Authority Psychiatric Hotline is available for inquiries or assistance.
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Open Up 24/7 |
Open Up is an online text platform designed specifically to cater the needs of youngsters aged 11-35, experiencing emotional distress from different aspects such as family issues, interpersonal relationships and academic stress.
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Red Cross Psychological Support Service |
Red Cross provides timely psychological support service to reduce the emotional distress and sufferings of vulnerable people and carers, who are affected by disasters or emergencies, and to foster their adaptive functioning and coping.
https://www.redcross.org.hk/en/services/psychological_support_service.html |
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Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong |
The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong always stretched forth a helping hand to the distressed and helpless, through the giving of support and rendering emotional counselling to those in need, we help them to help themselves.
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Health Service and Resource |
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HKUST HSEO Occupational Health and Medical Surveillance Program
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HSEO provides an occupational health and medical surveillance program that meets regulatory requirements and professional standards.
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Labour Department
Occupational Safety and Health Service |
A website which summarized occupational safety and services that provided by Labour Department.
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Hong Kong Government |
A website which summarized occupational safety and services in Hong Kong.
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Organization |
Health Service and Resource |
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HKUST Counselling & Wellness Center
(for Student) |
Counseling and Wellness Center supports students to gain self-understanding, emotional resilience and personal insights into any challenges they may be experiencing throughout their university years.
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HKUST Medical Clinic
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UST on-campus medical clinic provides Obstetrics & Gynaecology Specialist Consultation.
Enquiry and appointment: 2358 6670 |
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Department of Health
Social Hygiene Service |
The Social Hygiene Service comprises Sexually Transmitted Diseases Clinics and Dermatological Clinics. The Service is responsible for the management, prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and skin diseases.
Department of Health - Sexually Transmitted and Skin Diseases (dh.gov.hk) |
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Department of Health
Special Preventive Programme |
Special Preventive Programme is committed to expanding the community's response to HIV/AIDS, support the development of evidence-based AIDS strategies, and cultivate expertise in clinical and public health HIV medicine and infectious diseases. Centre for Health Protection - Special Preventive Programme (chp.gov.hk) |
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Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (FPAHK) |
FPAHK is a non-profit making organization, advocates, promotes and provides information, education, medical and counselling services in Sexual and Reproductive Health for the community. The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong (famplan.org.hk) |
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Hong Kong Government |
A website which summarized health and medical services in Hong Kong
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RainLily and Association Concerning Violence Against Women (ACSVAW)
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ACSVAW is a non-government charitable organisation that works to raise awareness of sexual violence against women and promotes a gender equal environment. RainLily is the first sexual violence crisis centre in Hong Kong that provides one-stop support service, including immediate and follow-up medical treatment, counselling and legal clinic.
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Suggestions and Comments on Health Services and Education
We treasure users' input on improving the provision of health services on campus. Please contact HSEO should you have any suggestions and comments on these matters. Users can also leave their comments and suggestions via the suggestion boxes at the clinics.