Timetable (2025-2026)
Master of Medical Sciences Core Courses Timetable
IMPORTANT NOTES
i. Change(s) to the selection of Core and Specialised Courses will only be allowed before the end of September each year. At least one Core Course should be selected from either of the two main sections, i.e. Research Methods and Biological Systems.
ii. All students admitted in 2025-2026 are required to attend the Orientation and Induction Courses.
iii. The timetable is subject to change without further notice, please kindly check the latest timetable before commencement of classes.
iv. Details of the courses can be found at: http://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/curriculum/index.html.
| Course Code | Course Name | Timetable |
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| SEMESTER 1 | ||
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MMSC6001 |
Induction Course: Dissertation Writing (Compulsory) |
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MMSC6002 |
Orientation and |
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CMED7100 |
Introduction to Biostatistics |
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CMED7200 |
Introduction to Epidemiology |
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MEDI6500 |
Cell Metabolism |
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PATH6100 |
Laboratory Methods and Instrumentation |
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PATH6300 |
General Cytopathology |
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PATH6600 |
Fundamentals of Common Human Diseases |
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PHAR6100 |
Principles of Drug Action |
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SBMS7100 |
Practical Bioinformatics |
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| SEMESTER 2 | ||
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PAED7100 |
Principles to Genetic Counselling |
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PATH6500 |
Practical Course in Laboratory Methods |
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PATH6700 |
Recent Advances in Cancer Biology |
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PHAR7300 |
Therapeutic Antibodies |
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SBMS7200 |
Genes and Gene Functions in Diseases |
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SBMS7500 |
Advanced Cell Biology |
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SBMS7600 |
Integrative Perspectives of Body Functions |
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is MMedSc Office?
- 6/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Hong Kong (map)
- Open
Mondays-Thursdays: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:45
Fridays: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00 - Closed
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
- The MMedSc webpage
- Yes. Application has to be submitted to MMedSc Office by 30 September (download application form). Applications without the signature of supervisor and Head of Department will NOT be proceeded.
- Please contact the coordinator of your specialised field of study (contact details).
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