Overview

The School of Life Sciences offers research postgraduate programmes in different disciplines, which provide advanced training for students to pursue teaching and research careers in life sciences, health and related fields of study. This PhD in Molecular Biotechnology is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Research

Some of the active research areas in the School include plant molecular biology and biotechnology, protein structure and function, marine biology, environmental science, and food science and technology.
Research in plant and agricultural biotechnology has been funded by the Area of Excellence Scheme of the Hong Kong University Grants Council and more recently by the establishment of a State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology.

Programme Structure

Fields of specialization:

Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology
Genomics, Proteomics and Bioinformatics
Protein Structure and Genetic Engineering
Developmental Biology, Immunology and Neuroscience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

65 alternative credits

students entering without a research master's degree are required to complete a minimum of 91 units

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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79

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a degree in Molecular Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biology or related fields from a recognized university.
Applicants are advised to contact a prospective advisor to discuss their area of interest before submitting an application.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Applies to you

Non-residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

47000 HKD / year

≈ 47000 HKD / year

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.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Research

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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