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Doctor of Philosophy
The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) shares with other Faculties of the The University of Hong Kong a commitment to advancing knowledge through research and education. The Doctor of Philosophy is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of medical researchers for a changing world.

Public Policy
The Doctor of Philosophy Programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology provide rigorous training in public policy research to academically outstanding students aspiring to pursue a career in policy research and teaching.

Computer Science and Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Computer Science and Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to develop the skills needed to identify research issues related to a practical application, to formulate an original research plan that addresses some of those issues, and to independently create a computing-related solution.

Environmental Science, Policy and Management
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is broad-based research postgraduate programmes that embrace a wide spectrum of environmental interests.

Integrative Systems and Design
The PhD in Integrative Systems and Design from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology trains students in leading world-class research based on their original ideas and driving a team of interdisciplinary experts to make a substantial research contribution.

Life Science
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Life Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to cultivate doctoral graduates who are capable of the design, initiation and execution of original research, who can independently conduct advanced research projects, who possess both a broad knowledge of modern life science and an in-depth knowledge of specialized areas.

Physics
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme in Physics from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed to train students to conduct novel and independent research.

Economics
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Economics doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

Atmospheric Environmental Science
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Atmospheric Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology seeks to train students in original research in Atmospheric Environmental Science and to cultivate independent and innovative thinking that is essential for a successful research career in environmental science.

Operations Management
The Operations Management programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

Chemistry
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to train students to conduct independent research in Chemistry. A candidate for an MPhil degree is expected to demonstrate knowledge in the discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making a contribution to the field.

Electronic and Computer Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Electronic and Computer Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology caters for those wishing to pursue a career in advanced industrial research and development or university research and teaching. It emphasizes training in original thinking and independent research.

Civil Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Civil Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at developing the skills needed to identify issues related to Civil Engineering and the ability to formulate and propose solutions to a problem in an independent manner.

Mechanical Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Mechanical Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims at equipping the students with the capability of identifying and solving academic and/or real problems creatively.

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
The Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology equips students with the skills to identify critical research challenges in Chemical Engineering, design original research plans, and develop innovative solutions.

Marketing
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Marketing doctoral programme follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

Arts and Machine Creativity
The Doctor of Philosophy programme is designed for students focused on advanced research and scholarly exploration in the field of arts and machine creativity. The research programmes offer opportunities for in-depth study and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline, pushing the boundaries of the integration of art and technology.

Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programmes in Individualized Interdisciplinary Program (Research Area) from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is designed for students who have well-articulated research goals which cannot be reached through established research postgraduate programmes.

Finance
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Finance follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.

Information Systems
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Information Systems follows a strong research-intensive tradition on the North American model.