Overview

A candidate for a PhD degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.

Research Concentrations

Aerosol physics and chemistry
Air quality modeling and data analysis
Atmospheric chemistry
Environmental sensing and measurement technology
Global and regional climate modeling

Health effects of air pollutants

Research Foci

The Division’s main areas of focus are:

Air and Health
Climate Adaptation and Resilience

Sustainable Finance and Net Zero Solutions

We also work at the points where these areas intersect, such as the scientific understanding of management strategies and policy formulations.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Atmospheric Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology , graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of areas of their specialization and in atmospheric environmental science in general;
Apply experimental or modeling techniques/skills for investigations of problems in atmospheric science;
Conduct independent research, propose laboratory/field/modeling experiments, develop protocols, evaluate results and formulate hypotheses;
Communicate effectively the results of scientific research in writing and by oral presentation; and
Evaluate and critique current research, approaches and methodologies in atmospheric environmental science.

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Programme Structure

Research Foci

The Division’s main areas of focus are:

Air and Health
Climate Adaptation and Resilience
Sustainable Finance and Net Zero Solutions

The Division also works at the points where these areas intersect, such as the scientific understanding of management strategies and policy formulations.

Facilities

HKUST has excellent central facilities and equipment to support the Program’s teaching and learning. These include: Environmental Central Facility, the Air Quality Research Supersite Facility, Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) Laboratory, realtime air quality and meteorological forecasting systems, satellite receiving systems and Geographical Information System.

Courses include:

Air Quality Control and Management
Climate Change: Science, Policy and Management
Environmental Data Analysis
Environmental Geographical Information System

Sustainability Science and Technology
and more...

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00 , Local

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Sciences View 6 other PhDs in Environmental Sciences in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 48 months.
National

42100 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 48 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.

Funding

HKUST offers generous scholarships to full-time MPhil and PhD students, which should well cover the academic and living expenses. Please refer to the Scholarship section for details.

Besides, HKUST will provide guaranteed university accommodation in the first 2 years of full-time MPhil and PhD students.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Atmospheric Environmental Science.

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Research Concentrations

Research Foci

Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

Research Foci

Facilities

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Hong Kong

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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