Research Focus
Evolution and adaptation, genetic diversity, stock differentiation mechanisms, climate change and evolutionary responses.
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught in 4 years (48 months).
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Place of study: Hong Kong
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Timing of application: Full Award Ph.D. applications are available throughout the year from 1 September to 1 December. Self-funded applications are accepted year-round, with clearing dates on 1 December and 1 May each year.
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Tuition fees: RMB 40000-45000/ year
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Language of instruction: English
Persons of excellence receive full scholarship support covering the cost of school fees.
Entry Requirements
- Undergraduate Nabo: First degree of honoris causa, from QS top 100 and national Top 10 colleges
- The application for a master’s degree is subject to the attainment of a master’s degree at a higher-ranking university, and the undergraduate degree is excellent. Performance requirements: GPA 3.7 Language requirements:
- IELTS 6.5, all not less than 6(achievement within two years)
- Or TOEFL total score 85 (achievement within two years)
- Language exemption may be requested if the master’s stage is an English-speaking country and a degree is obtained; Recommendations: two from academics
Application Period
The application time for the full award is9Month1from12Month1Day Self-funded Ph.D. can apply for a full year.12Month1Day5Month1Date of school liquidation application
Tuition and Living Costs
Study and living costs
- Housing: All newly enrolled non-local graduate students are guaranteed a university-designated dormitories within the first year of admission, approximately4500-5000RMB/month. Projected out-of-school rental5000to7500RMB/month
- Daily expenses: The cost of living in Hong Kong is high and the cost of living is about 1.2 W yuan/month
Career Prospects
Academic and scientific fields
- Further education and teaching: Graduates can attend post-doctoral studies at universities around the world or at the University of Hong Kong Teaching posts are held in institutions such as 985 colleges in the Mainland. Several Academy alumni have become young academic leaders in the field of ecology.
- Scientific institutions: Joining governmental or non-governmental research institutions such as the Hong Kong Fish and Agriculture Nature Care Agency, the World WWF, involved in biodiversity monitoring, ecological restoration, etc.
Policy and practice areas
- Environmental management: Environmental shadowing in government departments such as the Hong Kong Environmental Protection Agency and the Ministry of the Environment of the Mainland • Sound assessments, policy formulation or participation in international organizations to advance global environmental governance.
- Advisory and business: strategic advice to transnational corporations on sustainable development, or environmental science and technology enterprises Technical experts (e.g., Water Quality Monitoring, Ecological Data Analysis Corporation).
Interdisciplinary development
- Education and communication: dissemination of ecological conservation to the public through science writing, documentary production, etc. Read, or design educational projects at natural educational institutions.
- Innovative entrepreneurship: using college resources to hatch environmental science and technology start-ups, such as the development of an intelligent eco monitor Test equipment, biodegradable materials, etc.
Employment data and support
According to data from the Graduate Employment Report issued by the College, more than 70% of Doctors in Ecology choose to continue academic research, while the rest enter government, business and NGOs. The College’s Career Development Centre provides one-on-one career guidance, trade lectures and alumni network resources to help students plan career paths.
