Overview

The HKU Medical Faculty offers several research postgraduate programmes in which students have the opportunity to train alongside world renowned professoriate members, work in state-of-the-art laboratories, and participate in international exchange programmes with esteemed collaborating institutions.

What you'll learn

While pre-clinical departments conduct and supervise research mainly in laboratories, clinical departments conduct and supervise research in both laboratories and clinical settings. Research postgraduate students (RPgs) of the Faculty enjoy the benefits of working in state-of-the-art laboratories and cutting-edge core facilities.

The medical research programmes at The University of Hong Kong are not only popular among graduates in medicine and other healthcare profession, graduates in biological, biomedical, and health sciences. Graduates in physical sciences, engineering, computer sciences and social sciences are also welcome to apply.

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Programme Structure

Research component:

MPhil and PhD candidates are required to undertake research studies in a chosen field of study under supervision of at least one supervisor. The result of the research, presented in the form of a thesis, must be submitted for examination by the end of the prescribed period of study.
A successful MPhil thesis should represent the result of the candidate's research which displays some originality and demonstrates a sound understanding of the field of study and the appropriate research methods. A successful PhD thesis should represent the result of the candidate's research which should be an original contribution to knowledge and worthy of publication.

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00

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For MPhil there are two registration dates every year, January 1st and September 1st. For the 4-year PhD and 3-year PhD the registration date is the first day of every month

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

First Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic requirements:

a Bachelor’s degree with honours

Upper Second Class

English requirements:

IELTS: 6.5 or above (overall band) with no subtest lower than 6

TOEFL

85 or above

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Tuition Fee

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International

44500 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44500 HKD per year during 24 months.

Full-time: HK$44.500 p.a.#
Part-time: HK$63,000 p.a.
# Waived for local full-time Research Postgraduate students.

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

Tuition Waiver Scheme

(Eligibility: Full-time local MPhil/PhD candidates)

Composition fees: up to HK$91,500 (~US$11,730)

Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)

(Eligibility: Full-time MPhil/PhD candidates)

Stipend: Up to HK$450,240 (~US$57,730)

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Programme Structure

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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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General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

Living costs for Hong Kong

Funding

Composition fees: up to HK$91,500 (~US$11,730)

Stipend: Up to HK$450,240 (~US$57,730)

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Scholarships Information

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