Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (4 years in general; 3 years for holders of a relevant research postgraduate degree)
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027 (International)
- Apply before Jul 2027 (National)
Language
English
Credits
12 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Overview
A candidate for a PhD degree in Atmospheric Environmental Science at 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.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programme in Atmospheric Environmental Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of areas of their specialization and in atmospheric environmental science in general.
- Apply experimental or modeling techniques/skills for investigations of problems in atmospheric science.
- Conduct independent research, propose laboratory/field/modeling experiments, develop protocols, evaluate results and formulate hypotheses.
- Communicate effectively the results of scientific research in writing and by oral presentation.
- Evaluate and critique current research, approaches and methodologies in atmospheric environmental science.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Air Quality Control and Management
- Climate Change: Science, Policy and Management
- Environmental Data Analysis
- Environmental Geographical Information System
- Sustainability Science and Technology
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
- IELTS: 6.5
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.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 7,856 AUD/year ≈ 44,500 HKD/year
- Domestic: 7,856 AUD/year ≈ 44,500 HKD/year
Living Costs
Hong Kong: 2,422-4,134 AUD/month.
Funding
Scholarship opportunities include Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, Postgraduate Studentship (PGS), RedBird PhD Award Program (for International Students), and Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local MPhil and PhD Students.
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