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Overview
While pre-clinical departments conduct and supervise research mainly in laboratories, clinical departments do so in both laboratories and clinical settings. Research students of the Faculty enjoy the benefits of working in state-of-the-art laboratories and technologically advanced core facilities.
The Faculty attracts high-calibre candidates to enroll in its research postgraduate programmes. The programmes are not only popular among graduates in medical disciplines, graduates in physical sciences, engineering, computer sciences and social sciences are also encouraged to apply.
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PhD candidates are required to undertake research studies in a chosen field of study under supervision of at least one supervisor. The result of the research, presented in the form of a thesis, must be submitted for examination by the end of the prescribed period of study.
A successful PhD thesis should represent the result of the candidate's research which should be an original contribution to knowledge and worthy of publication.
Coursework requirement
4-year PhD: 4 Graduate School compulsory courses (Introduction to Thesis Writing, Research Ethics for Graduate Students, Transferable Skills, Research Methods) and 3 Medical Faculty Research Postgraduate electives
3-year PhD: 1 Graduate School compulsory course (Research Ethics for Graduate Students)
Potential applicants are encouraged to find out more about the research areas offered from the Research Postgraduate Prospectus and contact the relevant supervisors prior to submitting an application.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 54 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
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Start date: The first day of every month
Applications deadlines (HK time): Dec 1 noon (main round), Apr 30, Aug 31
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Biomedicine Philosophy & Ethics Educational ResearchExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
First Class (recommended)
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
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
3-year PhD
- Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above; and
- Research Master's degree (MPhil)
More information on admission requirements: https://www.med.hku.hk/en/teaching-and-learning/postgraduate/~/link.aspx?_id=0C478B780C1C462FABED32831A12C555&_z=z
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International
5300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5300 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
5300 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5300 USD per year during 36 months.
Fees of HK$42,100 (~US$5,300) per year
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.
Funding
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship
Eligibility: Full-time candidates
Stipend: HK$26,600 (~US$3,400) monthly
Travel allowance: HK$13,300 (~US$1,700) annually
Accommodation: Guaranteed hall place of the first year with possibility of renewal
Composition fees: Waived for the first year
HKU Presidential PhD Scholarship
Eligibility: Selected awardees of HKPF
Award (in addition to HKPF): HK$40,000 (~US$5,200) in year 1; HK$20,000 (~US$2600) per year in the remaining normative study period
Composition fees: Waived
Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)
Eligibility: Full-time candidates
Stipend: HK$18,030 (~US$2,300) monthly
University Postgraduate Fellowships
Eligibility: Full-time candidates
Award: HK$70,000 (~US$9,000) on top of PGS
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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