The Doctoral programme is research oriented (approximately 75% of units required). The remaining units required are allocated to guided studies. The Faculty of Medicine runs an annual course in Experimental Design and Data Analysis, focusing on evidence- and laboratory-based research. A diploma course is also available in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.

Fields of Specialization

• Fetal Growth and Development
• Genetics and Genomics
• Gestational Diabetes
• Labour and Delivery
• Maternal Cardiac Function
• Preeclampsia
• Pre-natal Diagnosis and Screening
• Preterm Birth
• Endometriosis
• Endometrium and Implantation
• Gynaecological Cancer
• Miscarriage
• PCOS
• Urogynaecology and Pelvic Floor
• Twin Pregnancy

Please visit the Division’s homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should preferably have a Master's degree 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.