Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (without a relevant research master’s degree: 48 months)
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027 (International) – This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Language
English
English Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Credits
16 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
- Marine Science
- Environmental Sciences
Overview
A candidate for a Marine Environmental Science doctoral programme from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the chosen discipline and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline.
SML-Zhuhai and HKUST Joint PhD Training Programme in Marine Environmental Science. In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Zhuhai) (SML-Zhuhai), as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China.
GML-HKUST Joint PhD Training Programme in Marine Environmental Science. In particular, the collaborative effort provides students with opportunities to benefit from the research excellence shared between HKUST and Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), as well as to cultivate outstanding science and technology talents to build a sustainable economy in China.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the PhD programme, graduates will be able to:
- Understand the literatures and research methods/techniques applicable to ocean science.
- Evaluate current research in one or more subdisciplines of ocean science relevant to a selected research specialty.
- Demonstrate mastery of laboratory, theoretical, and/or computational skills necessary to contribute to knowledge in a subdiscipline of ocean science.
- Propose, plan and conduct a scientifically robust research project related to oceanic systems; and apply appropriate methods for analysing and interpreting experimental/observational/modelling data.
- Communicate scientific ideas and results clearly and effectively with peers (both in writing and verbally).
- Understand complex issues in ethical scientific conduct.
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- Oceanography
- Biological Oceanography
- Physical Oceanography
- Chemical Oceanography
- Ecotoxicology
- Marine Genomics
- and more...
Please visit the programme website for further details.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80. TOEFL iBT® is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
IELTS: 6.5. The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading).
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants seeking admission to a master's degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification;
- Applicants seeking admission to a doctoral degree program should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution; or presented evidence of satisfactory work at the postgraduate level on a full-time basis for at least one year, or on a part-time basis for at least two years.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,924 AUD / year (≈ 44,500 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,443-4,170 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.