The programme is research-oriented. The minimum requirements for students in the PhD programme will be one seminar 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

• Histopathology and Cellular Pathology
• Haematology
• Molecular Pathology
• Cancer Genomic Research

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Master's degree preferably in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

For non-HKPFS applicants: Applications are accepted throughout the year.

1 December 2017
1.  By 12:00 noon (Hong Kong time) - to submit an initial application to RGC; and
2. By 5:00 p.m. (Hong Kong time) - to submit full application to CUHK
Please refer to HKPFS page for more details.