PhD

Doctor of Philosophy

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences programme aims to train and produce graduates with an understanding of advanced developments and highly marketable specialist skills in the disciplines of biology, biomedical sciences, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.

Programme
Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
Award Title
Doctor of Philosophy
Programme Code
BMS2/P
Medium of Instruction and Assessment
English
Normal Study Period
  • Full-time: 4 year
  • Part-time: 6 years
Financial Aid & Fees
Please refer to SGS website
Research Degree Coordinator
Prof. Wenjun Xiong
Deputy Research Degree Coordinators

Prof. Xin Deng

Prof. Jin Young Kim

Curriculum Structures

For PhD Students

For PhD students admitted from Semester A 2024/2025 and thereafter

For PhD students admitted from Semester A 2019/2020 to Summer Term 2024

For MPhil Students

For MPhil students admitted from Semester A 2024/2025 and thereafter

For MPhil students admitted from Semester A 2019/2020 to Summer Term 2024

Study Guidelines

SGS Guidebook for Research Degree Studies

Other Essential Information

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Admission

Prospective students please browse the website of Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (SGS) for general admission information on research degree programmes.

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Key Dates

Application Deadline

12:00 noon, 1 December 2024

Applications received after deadline will be considered subject to the number of student places left outside the main admission round. BMS has rolling start dates of study throughout the year.

Result Announcement
March 2025 onwards
Semester A 2024/2025
Commencing 2 September 2024
Semester B 2024/2025
Commencing 13 January 2025
Semester A 2025/2026
Commencing 1 September 2025 (Provisional)
Semester B 2025/2026
Commencing 12 January 2026 (Provisional)

Helpful Links

Research Students Faculty/Supervisors Research Graduates & Theses SGS

17 September 2024