Overview

About the programme

This PhD programme in Biomedical Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong builds on the strengths of the two Faculties in biomedical sciences and engineering with the aim to educate future leaders who can master the fundamental knowledge base and innovate technology to address various health and clinical challenges in our time and beyond.

Programme Structure

Fields of specialization include:

Biomaterials and Regenerative Medicine
Biomolecular Engineering and Nano medicine
Medical Imaging and Informatics
Medical Instrumentation and Biosensors

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

18 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 6 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

The applicant shall have:

a master's degree from a recognized university; or
graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor's degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor's degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than "B"; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

Required:

Curriculum Vitae
research outputs
an indicative statement of research interest or purpose of study (about 500 words)
copies of awards and certificates
class ranking

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.