- 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)
- 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!
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The University offers 3-year and 4-year PhD programmes. Applicants who have a good Bachelor’s degree with honours and/or a taught Master’s degree will be considered for admission to the 4-year PhD programme, whereas those who already hold a research Master’s degree (e.g. MPhil) can be considered for admission to the 3-year PhD programme.
- PhD candidates can commence their studies on the first day of any calendar month, and are generally expected to complete the degree within the following time-limits. The minimum study period is half of the normative study period.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class; First Class (recommended)
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 85 OR IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
3-year PhD:
- Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I or above, AND a research Master's degree (MPhil).
4-year PhD:
- Bachelor's degree at First Class Honours (preferably with research experience);
- OR
- Bachelor's degree with Honours at Second Class Division I, AND a taught Master's degree (preferably with Second Class Honours Division I).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 8,877 AUD / year (approx. 49,500 HKD / year)
Domestic: Free
Additional Details
- Part-time: HK$63,000 per annum
- Full Time: Waived for local full-time Research Postgraduate students.
Funding
(For 4-year PhD)
HKU Presidential PhD Scholar Programme (HKU-PS) & Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)
(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)
Total Financial Assistance up to HK$1.74M (~US$222,500)
- Stipend: Total up to HK$1.36M (~US$174,770)
- Cash award: Total up to HK$100,000 (~US$12,820)
- Conference and research-related travel allowance: Total up to HK$76,800 (~US$9,850)
- Composition fee waiver: Up to HK$195,500 (~US$25,060)
- Accommodation: Guaranteed hall place in Year 1
Doctoral Entrance Scholarship for Medical Research Excellence
(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)
- Cash award: HK$50,000 (~US$6,410)
Tuition Waiver Scheme
(Eligibility: Full-time local PhD candidates)
- Composition fees: Up to HK$195,500 (~US$25,060) waived
Postgraduate Scholarships (PGS)
(Eligibility: Full-time PhD candidates)
- Stipend: Up to HK$930,960 (~US$119,350)
