The programme is research-oriented. Students should show ability for independent work and inform themselves in depth about the fields of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. The minimum requirement for students in the PhD programme will be two seminars a year. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.
Fields of Specialization
- Topics in Microbiology
- Topics in Virology
- Topics in Molecular Biology and Immunology
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;
- preferably have a Master's degree in a field related to microbiology.
Main Round: 1 December 2026
Clearing Round: 31 March 2027
(Applications in Clearing Round will only be considered subject to availability of places.)
(for PhD programmes only)
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