36 monthsProgramme duration
5,720 USDTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD in Microbiology 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
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;
- preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to microbiology.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The PhD in Microbiology 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
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;
- preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to microbiology.
Admission Requirements
For the Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Music, Doctor of Nursing, Doctor of Psychology, Doctor of Business Administration (Chinese), Doctor of Social Science in Applied Social Science Programmes, the applicant shall have:
- a master's degree obtained from a recognized university; or
- a bachelor's degree, normally with Second Class Honours in the upper division or above, and have been registered in a course of study for a master's degree at this University for at least one year and have demonstrated research ability; or
- been registered in a course of study for a doctoral degree at a recognized university for at least one year, and have been approved for admission by the Graduate Council; or
- obtained the degrees of M.B., Ch.B., or equivalent, or under special circumstances, the degree of bachelor, for admission to programmes of the Faculty of Medicine.
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;
- preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to microbiology.
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