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 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Educational Research Natural Sciences View 5 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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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.

Tuition Fee

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International

174000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 174000 HKD per year during 12 months.
National

174000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 174000 HKD per year during 12 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Scientific Research.

Available Scholarships

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