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Doctor of Philosophy
The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) shares with other Faculties of the University of Hong Kong a commitment to advancing knowledge through research and education. Our PhD & MPhil programmes, are dedicated to cultivating the next generation of medical researchers for a changing world. Explore fully-funded PhD opportunities and discover HKUMed’s PhD & MPhil programmes!

Management, Marketing, and Information Systems
Embark on a transformative academic journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Management, Marketing, and Information Systems Doctoral Program.

Accountancy, Economics, and Finance
Embark on an intellectually enriching journey with Hong Kong Baptist University's Accountancy, Economics, and Finance Doctoral Program.
Cultural Studies
Candidates for admission to the Cultural Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong should meet all qualification criteria of the University Graduate School.
Gender Studies
The Gender Studies programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is an interdisciplinary programme with a unifying focus on gender as a theoretical perspective or as a subject of analysis. It allows students to bring together different disciplinary and methodological approaches for the advancement of gender studies. The programme emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and research skills.
Chinese Studies
The Chinese Studies programme of the The Chinese University of Hong Kong welcome applicants interested in advanced research training in the interdisciplinary study of Chinese history, economy, politics and business, literature, film, religion, culture and society.
Philosophy
The Philosophy programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong began to be offered in 1966 and PhD programme in 1980s, and has since provided solid philosophical training to more than 200 postgraduate students. Many of them now serving the local and international academic communities through their dedication to teaching and research.
Education
The Education programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented. A student normally combines seminars with guided independent research in an individually designed course of study under the guidance of the supervisor and the thesis committee.
English (Literary Studies)
Students in the English (Literary Studies) programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong are required to write a research thesis which will make an original contribution to English literary studies.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
The Obstetrics and Gynaecology programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required).
Design
Within The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the School of Design offers positions for applicants who wish to obtain doctoral degrees in design. Operating within a leading design school in Asia, the Design programme at PolyU Design aims to advance knowledge by producing high-quality research.
English
Lingnan University's English Doctoral Program, meticulously designed to foster advanced scholarly pursuits, stands as a beacon of academic excellence.
Social Science
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's Social Science doctoral programme is designed to prepare students for careers in academia, policy research or consultancy related to the affairs of society, polity or the economy.
Biomedical Sciences
This PhD in Biomedical Sciences is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Biochemistry
This PhD in Biochemistry is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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.
Environmental Engineering
A candidate for a PhD in Environmental Engineering from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.
Psychology
The MPhil/PhD Programme in Psychology at Hong Kong Shue Yan University is designed to train scholars or researchers who are solidly grounded in theoretical perspectives, highly original, and specialized in their chosen areas, yet conversant in a broader interdisciplinary network of knowledge.
Social Welfare
This PhD in Social Welfare is a research degree programme offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Management
The Management programme at The Chinese University of Hong Kong is research-oriented with each student being directly supervised by a faculty member.