Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Credits
65 alternative credits
Students entering without a research master's degree are required to complete a minimum of 91 units.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Environmental Sciences
Overview
The School of Life Sciences offers research postgraduate programmes in different disciplines, which provide advanced training for students to pursue teaching and research careers in life sciences, health and related fields of study. This PhD in Environmental Science is offered at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Research
- Some of the active research areas in the School include plant molecular biology and biotechnology, protein structure and function, marine biology, environmental science, and food science and technology.
- Research in plant and agricultural biotechnology has been funded by the Area of Excellence Scheme of the Hong Kong University Grants Council and more recently by the establishment of a State Key Laboratory of Agrobiotechnology.
Programme Structure
Fields of Specialization:
- Environmental Analysis
- Environmental/Biochemical Toxicology
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Biotechnology/Microbiology
- Environmental Chemistry
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Marine Ecology/Pollution
- Wastes Analysis and Treatment
- Aquatic Toxicology
- Endocrine Disruption
- Molecular Toxicology
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: 79
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should have a degree in Environmental Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry or related fields from a recognized university.
- Applicants are advised to contact a prospective advisor to discuss their area of interest before submitting an application.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 8,453 AUD / year (≈ 47,000 HKD / year)
- Domestic: 8,453 AUD / year (≈ 47,000 HKD / year)
Living costs
Hong Kong (SAR): 2,467-4,212 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Environmental Science. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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