Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

The aims of the Hong Kong Metropolitan University programme are to:

develop students with critical and objective awareness, knowledge and skills in scientific research methodologies; and

enable students to master and apply advanced experimental skills to research projects.

Graduates of this Scientific Research programme will be eligible for pursuing higher research degrees in local and overseas universities and research institutes. Graduates will also find a variety of career opportunities in governmental agencies, industry, consultants, and private sectors etc.

The jobs include research & development in industries, consultancy for relative projects, and other relevant jobs in the fields of testing & certification, environmental science, life sciences and information technology etc.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Scientific Research Methodologies

Research and Science Laboratory in Practice

Professional and Research Skills in Science

Research and Technology Laboratory in Practice

Professional and Research Skills in Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Educational Research Natural Sciences

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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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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in science and technology from a recognized institution or equivalent qualification with science background;

Applicants must meet the English language proficiency requirements set by HKMU (DSE, TOEFL, IELTS, CET-6, etc., details showed in the table below) if their Bachelor’s Degrees or equivalent qualification did not adopt English as the medium of instruction.

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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

177600 HKD / year

≈ 177600 HKD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

177600 HKD / year

≈ 177600 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.

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Overview

Key Facts and Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Hong Kong

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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