Programme overview
- University
- The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Region
- Hong Kong
- Field
- Chemical Pathology
- Duration
- 4–5 years (48–60 months)
- Intake
- Fall
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: bachelor's degree or master's degree in physics or related fields
- Performance requirement: GPA not less than 3.5
- Language requirements: TOEFL: 79; or IELTS: 6.5; B.A. or M.A. in English is exempted from language;
- Recommendations: Provide 3 for academic references.
- Priority: Candidates with a good theoretical and physical background and good expression are preferred.
Application Materials
- (b) Copies of academic degrees, diplomas;
- English report card (if applicable);
- (b) A study report card for all levels of higher education (which should include a complete record of the course taken and the examination results) and a copy of the corresponding scoring criteria;
- 3An academic letter of recommendation;
- Photocopies of Hong Kong identity cards or other identification documents;
- The evaluation report of the Evaluation Board (to be provided if the applicant is awarded a degree at an overseas university by online means or through short courses).
Application Period
Autumn admission.
- Main cycle applications: deadline at the beginning of the previous year 12;
- Clearing wheel application: deadline at the end of the year 3
Application Process
Up to the beginning of the month of 11 the applicant will submit a curriculum vitae in English and related materials and will be invited to the initial screening month 11 for an interview with potential mentors 12 and will be required to formally submit the application 12 to the next year 1 for a short-listed candidate by the College Admission Board in the following year 2–3 for an application process to obtain a written acceptance notice in the following year.
Excellent students can apply all year round.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4-5 years (48-60 months). Each year, 1 persons are enrolled.
