Overview

Key facts

The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) at The University of Hong Kong, which offers the Doctor of Philosophy, is a hub of innovative and multidisciplinary research, and we take great pride in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages breakthrough discoveries through its teaching schools and departments as well as research centres, institutes and units, including (but not limited to):

School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Biomedical Engineering
School of Chinese Medicine

School of Clinical Medicine

(Departments of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine & Primary Care, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery; and Medical Ethics & Humanities Unit)

Medical Ethics & Humanities Unit
School of Nursing
School of Public Health
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse array of research areas, our students acquire the skills and expertise to become research leaders and make impactful contributions in their fields and beyond. Discover how to embark on your postgraduate journey today and dive into endless possibilities at HKUMed!

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The University offers 3-year and 4-year PhD programmes. Applicants who have a good Bachelor’s degree with honours and/or a taught Master’s degree will be considered for admission to the 4-year PhD programme, whereas those who already hold a research Master’s degree (e.g. MPhil) can be considered for admission to the 3-year PhD programme.

PhD candidates can commence their studies on the first day of any calendar month, and are generally expected to complete the degree within the following time-limits. The minimum study period is half of the normative study period.

Audience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Deadlines:

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: 1 Dec
Main Round: 1 Dec
1st Clearing Round: 30 Apr
2nd Clearing Round: 31 Aug

Registration:

(PhD) First day of every month

Language

English

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85

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Medicine View 3 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

Upper Second Class

First Class (recommended)

English requirements

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

3-year PhD:

Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above, AND a research Master's degree (MPhil).

4-year PhD:

Bachelor's degree at First Class Honours (preferably with research experience);

OR

Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I, AND a taught Master's degree (preferably with Second Class Honours Division I).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49500 HKD / year

≈ 49500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Part-time: HK$63,000 per annum
Full Time: Waived for local full-time Research Postgraduate students.

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

(For 4-year PhD)

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS) & Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)

Total Financial Assistance up to HK$1.74M(~US$222,500

Stipend: Total up to HK$1.36M (~US$174,770)

Cash award: Total up to HK$100,000 (~US$12,820)

Conference and research-related travel allowance: Total up to HK$76,800 (~US$9,850)

Composition fee waiver: Up to HK$195,500 (~US$25,060)

Accommodation: Guaranteed hall place in Year 1

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Doctoral Entrance Scholarship for Medical Research Excellence

(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)

Cash award: HK$50,000 (~US$6,410)

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Tuition Waiver Scheme

(Eligibility: Full-time local PhD candidates)

Composition fees: Up to HK$195,500 (~US$25,060) waived

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Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)

Stipend: Up to HK$930,960 (~US$119,350)

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Key information

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Language

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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