Research Focus
Developing statistical methods to analyse infectious disease data, including COVID-19, influenza, dengue fever and others; building models to simulate and evaluate prevention and control measures and public health interventions; integrating multi-source data to deepen understanding of infection and transmission.
Programme Structure and Funding
This programme is a full-time PhD programme with a duration of 4 years (48 months).
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Study location: Hong Kong
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Application period: Applications are accepted throughout the year, with 1 December and 1 May each year being the dates on which the University clears applications
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Tuition: Self-funded, RMB 40,000–45,000 per year
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Language of instruction: English
Entry Requirements
Academic background: 1) Domestic: hold a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from a 985 university, with the master’s programme being of 3 years’ duration. 2) Overseas: the institution attended must be ranked within the QS top 200, and the master’s programme must be of 2 years’ duration (the duration may be flexible if grades are high). Grade requirements: 1) Domestic: bachelor’s and master’s grades of 83 or above. 2) Overseas: GPA of 3.5 or above. Language requirements:
- IELTS >= 6.5, with no component below 6 (test result within two years)
- Or TOEFL total score of no less than 85 (test result within two years)
- Applicants who obtained a master’s degree from a country where teaching is in English may apply for a language exemption; References: two academic references. 4. Application period: applications are accepted throughout the year, with 1 December and 1 May each year being the dates on which the University clears applications
Tuition and Living Costs
Study and Living
- Housing: All newly admitted non-local postgraduate students are guaranteed a university-designated hall place in their first year of study, at approximately RMB 4,500–5,000 per month. Off-campus rental is estimated at RMB 5,000 to 7,500 per month
- Daily expenses: The cost of living in Hong Kong is relatively high; living expenses are approximately RMB 12,000 per month
Career Prospects
Academia and Research Institutions
Undertaking postdoctoral research or holding teaching positions at leading universities or research institutions worldwide, continuing in-depth academic exploration.
Government and the Public Sector
Serving as technical experts or policy advisers at the World Health Organization (WHO), national centres for disease control and prevention, health departments and similar bodies, participating in the formulation and evaluation of public health policy. Data show that the proportion of HKU graduates entering government has risen, and the average monthly salary in the civil service sector can reach HKD 44,944.
Healthcare Sector
Working in hospitals, medical groups and similar organisations in infection control, epidemiological surveillance, data analysis and healthcare management.
International Organisations and NGOs
Working in organisations such as UNICEF and Médecins Sans Frontières on programme design, management and evaluation.
Private Sector
Working in pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology enterprises, health data consultancies and similar organisations in research and development, epidemiological affairs, market analysis or consulting.
