The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects.
Fields of Specialization
- Topics in Microbiology
- Topics in Virology
- Topics in Molecular Biology and Immunology
However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.
Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.
The tuition fee will be HK$49,500 for 2027/28, regardless of the study mode.
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.
Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
Professor CHEN Zigui
microbiology@cuhk.edu.hk
Division of Microbiology,
Room 38067, 1/F, Lui Che Woo Clinical Sciences Building,
Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong Kong