MPhil Stream

• Coursework: 12 units
• Thesis Research: 6 units each term

In the final year of study, a student must submit a thesis to the Division and pass an oral examination defending his/her thesis.

PhD Stream

Students must pass the candidacy examination within 24 months from first entry.

• Coursework: 12 units
• Thesis Research: 6 units each term during the pre-candidacy period and 12 units each term during the post-candidacy period

For students entering with a research Master's degree, the normative study period is 36 months.

In the final year of study, the student must submit a thesis to the Division and pass an oral examination defending his/her thesis.

Fields of Specialization

• Aerosol Physics and Chemistry
• Atmosphere - Biosphere Interactions
• Climate Dynamics and Climate Change
• Geodesy & Geophysics
• Rock Physics & Earthquake Mechanics
• Seismology

Please visit the Division's homepage for more information.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have majored in Science, Engineering or related fields. 

For MPhil applicants: 31 March 2018

For non-HKPFS PhD applicants: 31 May 2018

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.