Overview

About the programme

Part of the Chemical Pathology programme of The Chinese University of Hong Kong involves the delivery of seminar presentations. Each student has an opportunity to participate in one international conference during the course of study. Students will be required to submit a written research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Programme Structure

Fields of Specialization:

Plasma Nucleic Acids and Molecular Medicine

Diagnostic Applications of Next-generation DNA Sequencing

Allergic Diseases

Inborn Errors of Metabolism

Bioinformatics

Stem Cell and Regeneration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Pathology

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree in a field related to Life Sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Holders of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related fields may also be considered.

A bachelor's degree, normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above, and have been registered in a course of study for a master's degree at this University for at least one year and have demonstrated research ability; or

Been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and have been approved for admission by the Graduate Council; or

Obtained the degrees of M.B., Ch.B., or equivalent, or under special circumstances, the degree of bachelor, for admission to programmes of the Faculty of Medicine.

Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month

Living costs

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