The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the field of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Epidemiological Research in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Clinical Research in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management
• Molecular Mechanisms of Postoperative Pain
• Molecular Mechanisms in Sepsis

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree normally in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students should show ability for independent work and inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Epidemiological Research in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
• Clinical Research in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management
• Molecular Mechanisms of Postoperative Pain
• Molecular Mechanisms in Sepsis

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master’s degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Histopathology and Cellular Pathology
• Haematology
• Molecular Pathology
• Cancer Genomic Research

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor's degree preferably in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. The minimum requirements for students in the PhD programme will be one seminar a year. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Histopathology and Cellular Pathology
• Haematology
• Molecular Pathology
• Cancer Genomic Research

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master's degree preferably in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

Each MPhil student is required to complete 4 compulsory courses and at least 2 elective courses with a total of 12 units as approved by the Division. Students are also required to complete a seminar course every academic year and must register for the relevant thesis research course every term throughout their studies. Each MPhil student is required to submit a thesis based on his/her research for examination and pass a final oral defence of the thesis for graduation.

PhD Stream

Pre-candidacy

Each PhD student is required to complete 4 compulsory courses and at least 2 elective courses with a total of 12 units during the pre-candidacy stage. Students are also required to complete a seminar course every academic year and must register for the relevant thesis research course every term throughout their studies. Each PhD student is required to pass the candidacy examination, submit a thesis proposal and pass an oral examination of the thesis proposal within the maximum period of his/her pre-candidacy stage for the advancement to his/her post-candidacy stage.

Post-candidacy

Each student is required to register for a thesis research course every term throughout his/her study period. In addition, each student must take the seminar course every academic year. Each student is required to submit a thesis and pass the oral defence of the thesis for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Cancer Biology and Experimental Therapeutics
• Neural, Vascular, and Metabolic Biology
• Developmental and Regenerative Biology

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably hold a Bachelor's degree with honours (preferably with Second Upper Honours or above) in a field related to biomedical or life sciences.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview to be conducted at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented and will involve a series of investigations with original study design, experimentation and data interpretation. Part of the programme involves the delivery of seminar presentations. Each student has an opportunity to participate in one international conference during the course of study. Students will be required to submit a written research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Plasma Nucleic Acids and Molecular Medicine
• Diagnostic Applications of Next-generation DNA Sequencing
• Allergic Diseases
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Bioinformatics
• Stem Cell and Regeneration
• Molecular and Genome Biology of Infectious Diseases

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.  Holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related fields may also be considered.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented and will involve a series of investigations with original study design, experimentation and data interpretation. Part of the programme involves the delivery of seminar presentations. Each student has an opportunity to participate in one international conference during the course of study. Students will be required to submit a written research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Plasma Nucleic Acids and Molecular Medicine
• Diagnostic Applications of Next-generation DNA Sequencing
• Allergic Diseases
• Inborn Errors of Metabolism
• Bioinformatics
• Stem Cell and Regeneration
• Molecular and Genome Biology of Infectious Diseases

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a Master’s degree in a field related to Life Sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent. Holders of a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics or related fields may also be considered. 

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme comprises coursework, seminars and research. Students are required to attend and participate in seminars/workshops of the School, as well as those of relevant topics offered by other departments as deemed appropriate by the supervisors. They also have to present seminars summarizing research work performed. A total of at least 30 units with a written thesis are required for graduation. The 30 units should be taken from the following sections:

Coursework: 6 units
Seminars/Special Studies: 4 units
Research for Thesis: 20 units

Fields of Specialization

• Pharmacological, biological, and biochemical studies of Chinese medicines
• Evidence based and clinical studies of Chinese medicine
• Clinical and experimental studies of acupuncture
• Basic theory & literature research in Chinese medicine
• R&D of Chinese medicinal products for health
• Phytochemistry & quality control of Chinese medicines

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor’s degree in Chinese Medicine, biomedical-related or chemical sciences, preferably with honours at Second Upper division or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

This programme is research-oriented. A student may be required to attend and participate in seminars/workshops of the School, as well as those of relevant topics offered by other departments as deemed appropriate by the supervisors. They also have to present seminars summarizing research work performed. A total of at least 36 units with a written thesis are required for graduation. The 36 units should be taken from the following sections:

Seminars/Special Studies: 6 units
Research for Thesis: 30 units

Fields of Specialization

• Pharmacological, biological, and biochemical studies of Chinese medicines
• Evidence based and clinical studies of Chinese medicine
• Clinical and experimental studies of acupuncture
• Basic theory & literature research in Chinese medicine
• R&D of Chinese medicinal products for health
• Phytochemistry & quality control of Chinese medicines

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Master's degree in Chinese Medicine, biomedical-related or chemical science. Holders of a Master's degree in Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Clinical Medicine, Computer Science, Epidemiology, or related fields may also be considered.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to the 26 units and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Computed Tomography
• Interventional Radiology
• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging
• Radiography, Medical Physics and Image Processing
• Ultrasound

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor’s degree in a field related to medical imaging or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students should show ability for independent work and keep up with knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. The minimum requirement for students in the PhD programme will be two seminars a year. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Computed Tomography
• Interventional Radiology
• Nuclear Medicine and Molecular imaging
• Radiography, Medical Physics and Image Processing
• Ultrasound

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should

1. have a Master’s degree in a field related to medical imaging or the degree of MBChB or equivalent; 
2. provide a detailed curriculum vitae including in particular past experience in research and publications.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It will involve a prescribed series of investigations and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects.

Fields of Specialization

Topics in Medicine and Therapeutics include cardiology, clinical immunology, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, gastroenterology and hepatology, geriatrics, infectious disease, molecular and pharmacogenetic epidemiology, neurology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, toxicology and clinical research methodology.

Topics in Clinical Oncology include basic science of cancer research and biostatistics, tumor markers, cancer epigenetics, cancer genetics, molecular cytogenetics, immunotherapy, virology and cancer clinical trials.

Topics in Paediatrics include allergy, asthma, immunology, microbiome and neonatology, as well as blood stem cells, blood cancers, and immunotherapy, emerging infectious diseases and virology, nephrology, respiratory and sleep-related disorders. Interested candidates are invited to visit https://www.pae.cuhk.edu.hk/rpgs for detailed information provided by individual supervisors or research teams.

Topics in Psychiatry are typically multidisciplinary with latest advances in data science, neuroscience and clinical advances. Our faculties have a wide range of research interest including mood disorders at different life stages, sleep and circadian medicine, neurodegenerative and neurocognitive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, substance use disorders, and consultation liaison psychiatry, with special focus on epidemiology, genetics, neuroinflammation, molecular and translational neuroscience, digital and computational psychiatry, neuroimaging and neuromodulation, and evidence-based clinical trials of novel prevention and intervention strategies.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants preferably have a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. It will involve a prescribed series of investigations and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects.

Fields of Specialization

Topics in Medicine and Therapeutics include cardiology, clinical immunology, endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, gastroenterology and hepatology, geriatrics, infectious disease, molecular and pharmacogenetic epidemiology, neurology, nephrology, respiratory medicine, rheumatology, toxicology and clinical research methodology.

Topics in Clinical Oncology include basic science of cancer research and biostatistics, tumor markers, cancer epigenetics, cancer genetics, molecular cytogenetics, immunotherapy, virology and cancer clinical trials.

Topics in Paediatrics include allergy, asthma, immunology, microbiome and neonatology, as well as blood stem cells, blood cancers, and immunotherapy, emerging infectious diseases and virology, nephrology, respiratory and sleep-related disorders. Interested candidates are invited to visit https://www.pae.cuhk.edu.hk/rpgs for detailed information provided by individual supervisors or research teams.

Topics in Psychiatry are typically multidisciplinary with latest advances in data science, neuroscience and clinical advances. Our faculties have a wide range of research interest including mood disorders at different life stages, sleep and circadian medicine, neurodegenerative and neurocognitive disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, substance use disorders, and consultation liaison psychiatry, with special focus on epidemiology, genetics, neuroinflammation, molecular and translational neuroscience, digital and computational psychiatry, neuroimaging and neuromodulation, and evidence-based clinical trials of novel prevention and intervention strategies.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants preferably have a Master’s degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects.

Fields of Specialization

• Topics in Microbiology
• Topics in Virology
• Topics in Molecular Biology and Immunology

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor’s degree in a field related to microbiology or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students should show ability for independent work and inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. The minimum requirement for students in the PhD programme will be two seminars a year. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Topics in Microbiology
• Topics in Virology
• Topics in Molecular Biology and Immunology

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should

1. have a recognized Bachelor's degree in a field related to microbiology or the degree of MBChB or equivalent;
2. preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to microbiology.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

MPhil Stream

The normative study period is 2 years for full-time students and 3 years for part-time students. Besides course requirements, an MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis on empirical research work. The student must also attend an oral examination to present his/her work to the thesis committee.

PhD Stream

The normative study period is 4 years for full-time students (or 3 years for those with an approved Research Master’s Degree) and 64 months for part-time students (or 48 months for those with an approved Research Master's Degree). All students will be admitted to the pre-candidacy stage. Besides course requirements, they have to pass the candidacy requirements to progress to the post-candidacy stage. The candidacy requirements include passing a written examination and preparing a thesis proposal. In order to obtain the PhD degree, a student (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work, and also attend an oral examination to present his/her research to the thesis committee.

Fields of Specialization

• Cancer and Palliative Care
• Cardiovascular, Metabolic and Stroke Care
• Ageing, Behavioural and Mental Wellness

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants would need to attend an interview (if necessary); and

MPhil Stream

• submit a written statement of research interest with a brief outline of a research proposal (600 words in English)

PhD Stream

• submit an outline research proposal with justification for the chosen area of research interest (1,000 words in English)

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The Master’s programme is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required). The remaining units required are allocated to guided studies. The Faculty of Medicine runs an annual course in Experimental Design and Data Analysis, focusing on evidence- and laboratory-based research.

Fields of Specialization

• Gestational Diabetes
• Fetal Growth and Development
• Genetics and Genomics
• Labour and Delivery
• Maternal Cardiac Function
• Pre-eclampsia
• Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
• Preterm Birth
• Twins
• Embryology and Spermatogensis
• Endometriosis
• Endometrium and Implantation
• Gynaecological Cancers
• Miscarriage
• PCOS
• Pelvic Floor and Urogynaecology

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor's degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The Doctoral programme is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required). The remaining units required are allocated to guided studies. The Faculty of Medicine runs an annual course in Experimental Design and Data Analysis, focusing on evidence- and laboratory-based research.

Fields of Specialization

• Gestational Diabetes
• Fetal Growth and Development
• Genetics and Genomics
• Labour and Delivery
• Maternal Cardiac Function
• Pre-eclampsia
• Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening
• Preterm Birth
• Twins
• Embryology and Spermatogensis
• Endometriosis
• Endometrium and Implantation
• Gynaecological Cancers
• Miscarriage
• PCOS
• Pelvic Floor and Urogynaecology

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master's degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It follows a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. Students will be required to obtain at least a total of 26 units, submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Eye Disease Research: Glaucoma, Cataract, Macular Diseases, Corneal Diseases, Ocular Oncology and Refractive Errors
• Clinical studies and trials of eye diseases
• Molecular Genetics and Genomic Research
• Gene Function Research
• Cell Biology
• Animal Research (Eye Disease Model)
• Ocular Imaging (Clinical & Experimental)
• Epidemiology of eye disease

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students should show their ability for independent work and inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. Students will be required to obtain at least a total of 38 units, make presentation in two seminars a year, submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Eye Disease Research: Glaucoma, Cataract, Macular Diseases, Corneal Diseases, Ocular Oncology and Refractive Errors
• Clinical studies and trials of eye diseases
• Molecular Genetics and Genomic Research
• Gene Function Research
• Cell Biology
• Animal Research (Eye Disease Model)
• Ocular Imaging (Clinical & Experimental)
• Epidemiology of eye disease

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master’s degree in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the field of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of Specialization

Topic in the Principles of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Topics in Orthopaedic Specialization

• Traumatology
• Sports Medicine
• Adult Joint Reconstruction
• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
• Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Paediatric Orthopaeic
• Spinal Surgery
• Orthopaedic Oncology
• Hand Surgery

Topic in Orthopaedic Basic Sciences

• Biomaterial
• Soft Tissue Healing
• Bone Healing and Regeneration
• Osteoporosis
• Biomedical/Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor's degree preferably in a field related to life sciences, degree of MBChB, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students should show ability for independent work and inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. The minimum requirements for students in the PhD programme will be two seminars a year. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

Topic in the Principles of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Topics in Orthopaedic Specialization

• Traumatology
• Sports Medicine
• Adult Joint Reconstruction
• Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
• Foot & Ankle Surgery
• Paediatric Orthopaeic
• Spinal Surgery
• Orthopaedic Oncology
• Hand Surgery

Topic in Orthopaedic Basic Sciences

• Biomaterial
• Soft Tissue Healing
• Bone Healing and Regeneration
• Osteoporosis
• Biomedical/Mechanical or Electronic Engineering

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to life sciences, degree of MBChB, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research oriented and offers comprehensive training and supervision to students who aim to be a researcher in the discipline. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their research and thesis in one of the fields of specialization in Otorhinolaryngology, Head and neck Surgery (Ear, Nose and throat), Speech Therapy, Audiology or related sciences.

MPhil Stream

MPhil students are required to complete 4 compulsory courses and at least 2 elective courses with a total of 12 units lecture courses. Students must also take course in thesis research every term throughout their studies. In addition to the courses requirements, each MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis based on his/her research and pass the oral examination for graduation.

PhD Stream

PhD students are required to complete 4 compulsory courses and at least 2 elective courses with a total of 12 units lecture courses during the pre-candidacy stage. Students must also take course in thesis research every term throughout their studies. Each PhD student is required to submit a thesis proposal and pass the candidacy examination within the maximum period of pre-candidacy stage for the advancement to post-candidacy stage.

PhD Students (post-candidacy) must submit a doctoral thesis on original research work and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
• Surgically Implantable Hearing Devices
• Laser Applications in the Medical Field
• Neurotology
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Diseases of the Head and Neck
• Biomarker development for precision oncology based on cancer microenvironmental interactions
• Communication Disorders
• Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
• Craniofacial Anomalies
• Professional Issues in Speech Language Pathology
• Audiology
• Neurosciences related to the Speech and Hearing System

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should submit a 4-page research proposal written in English.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

This is a research-based degree programme, comprising coursework, seminar and research. Students have to complete a total of at least 26 units with a written thesis and oral defense for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmaceutics (Physical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology)
• Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics
• Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomics
• Drug Delivery and Targeting
• Chemical Biology

Pharmacy Practice

• Social Pharmacy
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Public Health/Pharmacoepidemiology

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related discipline (e.g. biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoepidemiology, etc.), preferably with honours at second upper division or above, or equivalent.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented and has the aim of advancing pharmacy knowledge with the major requirement being the conduct and defence of a doctoral thesis. Student will also be required to attend and participate in research seminars and other activities organized by the School of Pharmacy. A total of at least 38 units with a written thesis and oral defence are required for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

Pharmaceutical Sciences

• Pharmaceutics (Physical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology)
• Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics
• Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomics
• Drug Delivery and Targeting
• Chemical Biology

Pharmacy Practice

• Social Pharmacy
• Pharmacoeconomics
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Public Health/Pharmacoepidemiology

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master's degree in Pharmacy or related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoepidemiology, etc.). Postgraduate students with a taught master degree are encouraged to apply via MPhil Programme initially.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The MPhil-PhD programme supports interdisciplinary studies in the field of public health and primary care and aims to build the capacity of students in research methodologies as they relate to public and population health, and community oriented primary care. The fields of study are related to health protection, health improvement and as well as research methodologies and health service provision. Students will need to learn by conducting independent research and by participating in the work of the CUHK JC School of Public Health and Primary Care. MPhil and PhD programmes are articulated, which means that students can, with Division approval, transfer from the MPhil to the first (pre-candidacy) part of the PhD, and vice-versa.

MPhil Stream

MPhil students are required to complete 12 units of compulsory lecture courses and must take courses in thesis research and seminar in each academic year. Each MPhil student is also required to submit a thesis based on his/her research and pass the oral defence for graduation.

PhD Stream

Pre-candidacy

PhD students are required to complete 12 units of compulsory lecture courses and must take courses in thesis research and attend seminars in each academic year. Each PhD student is also required to submit a thesis proposal and pass the candidacy requirements within the maximum period of pre-candidacy stage for the advancement to post-candidacy stage.

Post-candidacy

Each PhD student is required to take courses in thesis research and seminars throughout the rest of the normative study period. Each student is required to submit a thesis based on his/her research and pass the oral defence for graduation.

Research Fields

• Family Medicine and Primary Health Care
• Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Bioinformatics, Machine Learning and Big Data
• Environmental Health and Infectious Diseases
• Global Health Policy, Health System & Healthcare Delivery
• Mental Well-Being, Social & Health Behavior, Addiction
• Non-communicable Disease and Aging

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a good honours degree or equivalent in a related field. 

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. It aims to bridge basic and clinical research through discovery and validation of novel diagnostics and therapeutics for earlier diagnosis and smarter treatments.

Fields of Specializaion

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Computational biology
• Classical machine learning and deep learning

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

Please refer to the general requirements of the Graduate School.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.

The programme is research-oriented. Students will have the opportunity to participate in international conference during the course of study. Each student will be required to deliver seminar, submit a written research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Cancer Research: Molecular Targets for Diagnosis and Treatment
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurosurgery

Other topics in Surgery will also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a recognized Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, MBChB or related discipline.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

The programme is research-oriented. Students will have the opportunity to participate in international conference during the course of study. Each student will be required to deliver seminar, submit a written research thesis and pass an oral examination for graduation.

Fields of Specialization

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Cancer genomics and Bioinformatics
• Cancer Research: Molecular Targets for Diagnosis and Treatment
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neurosurgery

Other topics in Surgery will also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information. 

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, MBChB or related discipline.

Main Round: 1 December 2025
Clearing Round: 31 March 2026
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)

1. To submit an initial application to RGC: By 12 noon, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time); and
2. To submit a full application to CUHK: By 11:59 pm, 1 December 2025 (Hong Kong time).

Please refer to the HKPFS page for more details.