Overview

The School of Life Sciences offers research postgraduate programmes in different disciplines, which provide advanced training for students to pursue teaching and research careers in life sciences, health and related fields of study. This PhD in Food and Nutritional Sciences is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Research

Some of the active research areas in the School include plant molecular biology and biotechnology, protein structure and function, marine biology, environmental science, and food science and technology.

Research in plant and agricultural biotechnology has been funded by the Area of Excellence Scheme of the Hong Kong University Grants Council and more recently by the establishment of a State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology.

Programme Structure

Fields of Specialization:

Bioactive components in foods
Nutraceutical and functional food development
Food toxicology and safety
Food flavor and quality
Nutrigenomics and chronic diseases
Nutrition and immunity

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

65 alternative credits

students entering without a research master's degree are required to complete a minimum of 91 units

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should have a degree in Food Science, Nutrition or related fields from a recognized university.
Applicants are advised to contact a prospective advisor to discuss their area of interest before submitting an application.

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.