Overview
The Chemistry - Molecular Medicine Concentration program from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology requires the application of considerable depth and breadth of scholarship, and there must be substantial discovery of new science.
Research Foci
Analytical/ Environmental Chemistry: Method development and applications for environmental and bioanalytical chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, food and drug analysis, microfluidics.
Synthetic Chemistry: Organic methodology, total synthesis, organometallic chemistry and catalysis, coordination chemistry.
Materials Chemistry: Inorganic and hybrid materials, nanomaterials, polymeric AIE and organic electronic materials.
Physical/ Computational Chemistry: Laser-based spectroscopy, dynamics of biomolecular and supramolecular systems, computational chemistry.
Chemical Biology/ Medicinal Chemistry: Protein organization in metabolism, signal transduction, medicinal chemistry, drug design, pharmaceutical formulation, application of AIE materials.
The department has established international links with large chemical industries and has played a key role in setting up university-wide collaborations involving universities, research institutions and industries in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Europe and the US.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Course structure:
- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Biochemistry of Diseases
- Biochemical and Molecular Basis of Diseases
- Molecular Medicine
- and more...
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Chemistry Molecular Sciences View 7 other PhDs in Chemistry in Hong Kong (SAR)Explore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
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
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- 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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42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months. -
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42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Hong Kong
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
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