Overview

With the objective of nurturing a research culture among MBBS students, the programme will enable them to develop lifelong clinical and/or laboratory research skills and the ability to engage in research effectively.

On completion of the Research in Medicine programme from The University of Hong Kong, students will have demonstrated by presenting a dissertation that they have acquired an acceptable level of knowledge and understanding in a chosen field of study.

Curriculum structure

The programme comprises both coursework (21 credits) and hands-on research training (48 credits) leading to a 20,000-word dissertation, with the coursework and hands-on research training to be completed within the intercalated year and the dissertation to be submitted by the end of MBBS Year 6. The MRes[Med] degree will be awarded to candidates who satisfactorily complete all the curriculum requirements of the MBBS degree.

Entrance scholarships covering full composition fee and scholarships based on research progress may be available for eligible candidates.

The programme is recognised as a quotable qualification by the Medical Council of Hong Kong.

Mode of Attendance

Full Time intercalated programme for one academic year during enrichment Year 3 of the HKU MBBS curriculum.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cell Metabolism
Current Therapeutic Strategies for Metabolic Diseases
Current Topics in Medical Microbiology
Assisted Reproduction Technology (Laboratory)
Research Seminars in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Research Methodologies in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Medicine Molecular Sciences View 5 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for admission to the curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Research in Medicine, a candidate shall

comply with the General Regulations;
comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula but with a waiver of Regulation TPG 2(b) and;
shall have completed the second year of the curriculum and passed the Second Examination of the degrees of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of the University.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

182000 HKD / year

≈ 182000 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

42100 HKD / year

≈ 42100 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Living costs

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