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The University of Hong Kong (HKU) – PhD in Public Health

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) PhD programme in Public Health.

Programme overview

University
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
Region
Hong Kong
Field
Public Health
Duration
4 years (48 months)
Funding
Self-funded
  • World-Class Faculty

Research Focus

Development of statistical methods for the analysis of infectious disease data, including new crowns, influenza, dengue fever, etc.; modelling and evaluation of preventive and control measures and public health interventions; integration of multi-source data to deepen understanding of infection and transmission.

Entry Requirements

  1. National: Holds undergraduate and master's degrees at 985 universities and has a master's degree of 3 years.
  2. Abroad: QS is ranked 200 in the QS for the institution, and the master's degree is 2 year (with flexibility if higher grades)
  3. National: undergraduate and master's degrees 83 above
  4. Abroad: GPA 3.5 and above Language requirements:
  • IELTS > = 6.5, all not less than 6 (Accomplishments within two years)
  • Or TOEFL total score 85 (achievement within two years)
  • Language exemption may be requested if the master's stage is an English-speaking country and a degree is obtained; Letter of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation from academics 4. Application time: year-round application, date of school liquidation application 12 1 and 5 1

Programme Structure and Funding

The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4 years (48 months).

  • Place of study: Hong Kong

  • Timing of application: Applications may be made throughout the year on the dates of 12 1 and 5 1 per year for school liquidation applications

  • Language of instruction: English

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