Overview

This Doctor of Philosophy PhD program from The University of Hong Kong Program 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 cutting-edge core facilities.

The Faculty attracts high-calibre candidates to enroll in its research postgraduate programmes. The Doctor of Philosophy program at The University of Hong Kong is not only popular among graduates in medical disciplines, graduates in physical sciences, engineering, computer sciences and social sciences are also encouraged to apply.

Programme Structure

Research component

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.

Potential applicants are encouraged to find out more about the current research areas projects offered and contact the relevant supervisors prior to submitting an application.

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)

Audience

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

Start date: The first day of every month
Applications deadlines (HK time): Dec 1 noon, Apr 30, Aug 31

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Medicine View 3 other PhDs in Public Health in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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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)

Tuition Fee

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 (HKPF)

Eligibility: Full-time MPhil/PhD candidates

Stipend: HK$331,200 (~US$42,460) annually

Travel allowance: HK$13,800 (~US$1,760) annually

Accommodation: Guaranteed hall place for the 1st year with possibility of renewal
Composition fees: HK$42,100 (~US$5,400) waived annually)

HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS)

Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates
Cash award: HK$40,000 (~US$5,130) in 1st year; HK$20,000 (~US$2,560) annually in the remaining normative study period
Stipend: HK$331,200 (~US$42,460) annually
Travel allowance: HK$13,800 (~US$1,760) annually
Composition fees: HK$42,100 (~US$5,400) waived annually
Accommodation: Guaranteed hall place for the 1st year with possibility of renewal

Tuition Waiver Scheme

Eligibility: Full-time local MPhil/PhD candidates
Composition fees: HK$42,100 (~US$5,400) waived annually

Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)·

Eligibility: Full-time MPhil/PhD candidates
Stipend: HK$220,680 (~US$28,290) annually

Doctoral Entrance Scholarship for Medical Research Excellence

Cash award: HK$50,000 (~US$6,410) by four half-yearly instalments starting from the 1st year.

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