This is a research-based degree programme, comprising coursework, seminar and research. Students have to complete a total of at least 26 units with a written thesis and oral defense for graduation.
Fields of Specialization
Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmaceutics (Physical Pharmacy, Biopharmaceutics /
Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Technology) - Biopharmaceutics/Pharmacokinetics
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmacogenetics/Pharmacogenomics
- Drug Delivery and Targeting
- Chemical Biology
Pharmacy Practice
- Public Health/Pharmacoepidemiology
- Pharmacoeconomics
- Clinical Pharmacy
- Social Pharmacy
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 Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related discipline (e.g. biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, etc.), preferably with honours at second upper division or above, 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.)
Prof. CHEUNG Yin Ting
pharmacy@cuhk.edu.hk
School of Pharmacy,
Room 801, 8/F, Lo Kwee-Seong Integrated Biomedical Sciences Building,
Area 39, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong


