Level: M.Phil. and Ph.D
Host: Department of Chemistry
Hong Kong University
About This University
The Department of Chemistry of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has dynamic and friendly and cooperative faculty members active in all areas of chemical research, and whose research is internationally recognized. The Department has become truly “The center of science” since its activities intimately involve areas such as: Molecular biology, Molecular physics, Material sciences, Nano-technology, Biotechnology, Environmental science, Drug design, Forensic science and others.
Program Duration:
- MPhil: Full-time: 2 years, Part-time: 4 years
- PhD: Full-time: 3 years (with a relevant research master’s degree), 4 years (with a bachelor’s degree only), Part-time: 6 years
Admission Requirements:
- For master’s degree program candidate should have obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, or an approved equivalent qualification
- For doctoral degree program, applicant should have obtained a bachelor’s degree with a proven record of outstanding performance from a recognized institution
- Applicants have to fulfill English Language requirement
- Applicants don’t need to present TOEFL or IELTS score if their first language is English, or they obtained the bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an institution where the medium of instruction was English.
Application Deadline
The University is now inviting applications for 2018/19 Fall Term and 2017/18 Spring Term admissions. Submit your online application before the application deadlines.
For 2018/19 Fall Term Intake:
| Non-Local Applicants* | Local Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time: | 1 Jun 2018 | 15 Jul 2018 |
| Part-time: | 1 Jun 2018 | 15 Jul 2018 |
For 2017/18 Spring Term Intake:
| Non-Local Applicants* | Local Applicants | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time: | 8 Nov 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 |
| Part-time: | 8 Nov 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 |
* Applicants who need a student visa/ entry permit to study in Hong Kong, are considered as Non-Local Students. For details on student visa/ entry permit requirements, please click here.
Available Scholarships
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