Research Postgraduate Admissions

The LKS Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed) is a hub of innovative and multidisciplinary research, and we take great pride in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages breakthrough discoveries through its teaching schools and departments as well as research centres, institutes and units, including (but not limited to):

School of Biomedical Sciences 
School of Chinese Medicine
School of Clinical Medicine
School of Nursing
School of Public Health
Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy
Bau Institute of Medical and Health Sciences Education

With access to state-of-the-art facilities and a diverse range of research areas, our students are equipped with the skills and knowledge to make significant contributions to their respective fields and beyond. Learn more about how you too may kickstart your journey as a postgraduate student at HKUMed!

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Research Areas & Available Projects

Rare Diseases
Molecular Pathology
Precision Medicine
Cancer Immunotherapy
Genetics & Genomics
Vascular Diseases
Mechanisms of Diseases
Medicine Therapeutics

And many more…

Why HKUMed?

13^th in the world (THE 2023)
2^nd in Asia (THE & QS 2023)
1^st in Hong Kong (THE & QS 2023)
World renowned & distinguished scientists
Exceptional research achievements & funding
Cutting-edge research facilities

Scholarships & Funding Opportunities

Fully-funded opportunities
Extensive range of fellowships, grants, and scholarships

Facilities, Equipment & Research Services

World-leading laboratories
Interdisciplinary research centres, institutes and units

A Word from Our Supervisors

What should you consider before applying for a PhD at HKUMed? Dr Kendrick Shih, Professor Benjamin Cowling and Dr Stephanie Ma share invaluable insights and their own academic journey.