36 monthsProgramme duration
24,396 USDTuition Fee/year
15 May, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme aims to foster pioneers of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies in biomedicinal fields. Students gain a multifaceted perspective that explores the intersection between drug discovery, artificial intelligence (AI), molecular modelling, bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology that address the development of Macao, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Highlights
- The first doctoral degree programme in artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery in Macao that aims to cultivate high-end talents who can apply computing technology for drug discovery
- Addressing the strategic needs of biomedicine development in Mainland China and Macao, and addressing the integrated development of biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) industries
- Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can speed up the process of drug discovery and save the costs of drug development. The programme helps promote biomedicine development and high-tech industries in Macao, and enhance the core competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in China
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme aims to foster pioneers of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies in biomedicinal fields. Students gain a multifaceted perspective that explores the intersection between drug discovery, artificial intelligence (AI), molecular modelling, bioinformatics, chemoinformatics, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology that address the development of Macao, the Greater Bay Area and beyond.
Highlights
- The first doctoral degree programme in artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery in Macao that aims to cultivate high-end talents who can apply computing technology for drug discovery
- Addressing the strategic needs of biomedicine development in Mainland China and Macao, and addressing the integrated development of biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI) industries
- Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can speed up the process of drug discovery and save the costs of drug development. The programme helps promote biomedicine development and high-tech industries in Macao, and enhance the core competitiveness of the pharmaceutical industry in China
Admission Requirements
The entry requirements are defined in the University’s Academic Regulations Governing Doctoral Degree Programmes. An applicant shall be considered for admission to a doctoral degree programme of MPU if s/he:
- holds: (i) a Master’s degree or the equivalent, or (ii) a Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent, with ‘excellent’ academic performance from an accredited higher education institution;
- fulfils other admission criteria prescribed by the programme of study concerned; and
- satisfies the examiner(s) in an interview (if required)
Other required documents
- Full resume with detailed academic publication list;
- Research proposal in Artificial Intelligence driven Drug Discovery and related field; and
- Full text of the representative academic publications
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
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