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The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) at The University of Hong Kong , which offers the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees, is a hub of innovative and multidisciplinary research, and we take great pride in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages breakthrough discoveries through its teaching schools and departments as well as research centres, institutes and units, including (but not limited to):

School of Biomedical Sciences
School of Biomedical Engineering
School of Chinese Medicine

School of Clinical Medicine

(Departments of Anaesthesiology, Clinical Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine & Primary Care, Medicine, Microbiology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Paediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Pathology, Psychiatry, Surgery; and Medical Ethics & Humanities Unit)

School of Nursing
School of Public Health
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse array of research areas, our students acquire the skills and expertise to become research leaders and make impactful contributions in their fields and beyond. Discover how to embark on your postgraduate journey today and dive into endless possibilities at HKUMed!

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Programme Structure

Research component:

The MPhil degree is a postgraduate programme that focuses on research work. The programme offers an introductory experience to research studies and is suitable for those who wish to later pursue a PhD degree or become professionals in their specialised area.
MPhil candidates may commence their studies on September 1 or January 1 for a period of 24 months (full-time) or 36 months (part-time). The minimum study period is half of the study period.
MPhil students will receive ongoing advice and guidance from a dedicated academic or a team of academics in conducting research and thesis writing. In addition, students will be required to follow an approved course of study and research, including coursework on discipline-specific knowledge, language and research skills. The coursework component is well designed to equip students for their research work and thesis writing.

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

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Application Deadlines:

• Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme: 1 December 2026 (HKT noon, GMT+8)

• Main Round: 1 December 2026 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)

• 1st Clearing Round: 30 April 2027 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)

• 2nd Clearing Round: 31 August 2027 (HKT 23:59, GMT+8)

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Registration Dates:

• (MPhil) Two registration dates every year, January 1 and September 1

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

85

OR

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Medicine View 19 other Masters in Medicine in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

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85

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4.5

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General requirements

Minimum Entrance Requirement

MPhil
- Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above; OR
- Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division II, AND a taught Master's degree (preferably with Second Class Honours Division I).

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English Language Proficiency Test

IELTS - Academic Module (taken in one single attempt within 2 years)
- 6.5 or above (overall band) with no subtest lower than 6.

OR

TOEFL - Internet-based test (taken in one single attempt within 2 years)
- 85 or above (for tests taken before January 21, 2026).
- 4.5 or above (for tests taken from January 21, 2026 onwards).

OR

Overseas General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ International General Certification of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/ Cambridge Test of Proficiency in English Language
- Grade C or above

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

49500 HKD / year

≈ 49500 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Full-time: HK$49,500 per annum for 2027-2028 #
Part-time: HK$63,000 per annum

# Waived for local full-time Research Postgraduate students.

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

(For 2-year MPhil)

Tuition Waiver Scheme

(Eligibility: Full-time local MPhil candidates)

Composition fees: Up to HK$99,000 (~US$12,700)

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Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

(Eligibility: Full-time MPhil candidates)

Stipend: Up to HK$459,240 (~US$58,880)

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