MPhil in Chinese Medicine Program By The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

5,368 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The programme comprises coursework, seminars and research. Students are required to attend and participate in seminars/workshops of the School, as well as those of relevant topics offered by other departments as deemed appropriate by the supervisors. They also have to present seminars summarizing research work performed. A total of at least 30 units with a written thesis are required for graduation. The 30 units should be taken from the following sections:

  • Coursework: 6 units
  • Seminars/Special Studies: 4 units
  • Research for Thesis: 20 units

Fields of specialization:

    • Pharmacological, biological, and biochemical studies of Chinese medicines
    • Evidence based and clinical studies of Chinese medicine
    • Clinical and experimental studies of acupuncture
    • Basic theory & literature research in Chinese medicine
    • R&D of Chinese medicinal products for health
    • Phytochemistry & quality control of Chinese medicines

    Program overview

    Main Subject

    Medicine Related Studies

    Degree

    MPhil

    Study Level

    Masters

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    The programme comprises coursework, seminars and research. Students are required to attend and participate in seminars/workshops of the School, as well as those of relevant topics offered by other departments as deemed appropriate by the supervisors. They also have to present seminars summarizing research work performed. A total of at least 30 units with a written thesis are required for graduation. The 30 units should be taken from the following sections:

    • Coursework: 6 units
    • Seminars/Special Studies: 4 units
    • Research for Thesis: 20 units

    Fields of specialization:

      • Pharmacological, biological, and biochemical studies of Chinese medicines
      • Evidence based and clinical studies of Chinese medicine
      • Clinical and experimental studies of acupuncture
      • Basic theory & literature research in Chinese medicine
      • R&D of Chinese medicinal products for health
      • Phytochemistry & quality control of Chinese medicines

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      6.5+
      79+
      2.7+

      For the Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Music Programme, the applicant shall have:

      • graduated  from  a  recognized  university  and  obtained  a  bachelor’s  degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
      • graduated  from  an  honours  programme  of  a  recognized  university  with  a bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
      • completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

        Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the University accepts, on a temporary basis and for those students who are admitted to postgraduate programmes in the 2021-22 intake, the following online English tests as an alternative to fulfil the University’s English Language Requirements.

        • TOEFL-iBT Home Edition Overall 79
        • IELTS Indicator: Overall 6.5
        • GMAT Online Examination: Band 21 (Verbal)
        2 Years
        Sep
        • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
        • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

        Tuition fee and scholarships

        Domestic Students

        5,368 USD
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        International Students

        5,368 USD
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