The programme is research-oriented and has the aim of advancing pharmacy knowledge with the major requirement being the conduct and defence of a doctoral thesis. Student will also be required to attend and participate in research seminars and other activities organized by the School of Pharmacy. A total of at least 38 units with a written thesis and oral defence are required 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 a Master's degree in Pharmacy or related discipline (e.g. Biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, pharmacoepidemiology, public health, etc.). Postgraduate students with a taught master degree are encouraged to apply via MPhil Programme initially.
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)
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