Research Focus
Development of statistical methods for the analysis of infectious disease data, including new crowns, influenza, dengue fever, etc.; modelling and evaluation of preventive and control measures and public health interventions; integration of multi-source data to deepen understanding of infection and transmission.
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: Applications may be made throughout the year on the dates of 12 1 and 5 1 per year for school liquidation applications
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Tuition fees: Self-financing, 40000-45000 renminbi/year
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Language of instruction: English
Entry Requirements
- National: Holds undergraduate and master’s degrees at 985 universities and has a master’s degree of 3 years.
- Abroad: QS is ranked 200 in the QS for the institution, and the master’s degree is 2 year (with flexibility if higher grades)
- National: undergraduate and master’s degrees 83 above
- Abroad: GPA 3.5 and above Language requirements:
- IELTS > = 6.5, all not less than 6 (Accomplishments 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; Letter of recommendation: 2 letters of recommendation from academics 4. Application time: year-round application, date of school liquidation application 12 1 and 5 1
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 institutions
In-depth academic research continues to be carried out at top global institutions of higher learning or research institutions in postdoctoral research or teaching positions.
Government and the public sector
Technical expert or policy adviser at the World Health Organization (WHO), national centres for disease prevention and control, health sector etc., involved in public health policy formulation and evaluation. The data show an increase in the proportion of Hong Kong ’ s major graduates entering the Government, with an average monthly salary of HK$ 44,944 in the civil service.
Health
Infection control, epidemiological monitoring, data analysis and medical management in hospitals, medical groups, etc.
International and non-governmental organizations
Project design, management and evaluation in UNICEF, MSF, etc.
Private sector
Research and development, epidemiological affairs, market analysis or advisory work in pharmaceutical companies, biotech enterprises, health data consulting firms, etc.
