Program Overview
- Full-time PhD program, duration: 2–4 years (24–48 months)
- Current openings: 2 positions
Research Areas
- Rational Design of Novel Bionanomaterials
- DNA-Based Nanomaterials
- Plasmonic Nanoparticles
- Polymer Nanomaterials
- Bionanotechnology
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Targeted Drug Delivery
- Gene Therapy
- Infection Control
- Biomedical Imaging
- Clinical Translation of Nanotechnology
Eligibility
- Academic background: Bachelor's (upper second class honors) or master's degree in Life Sciences or related field; or MBChB or equivalent; or master's in Computer Science, Statistics, or related field
- GPA: Above 3.3 (undergraduate and master's)
- Language: TOEFL 79 or IELTS 6.5; English-taught master's may waive language requirement
- References: 3 academic recommendation letters
- Other: Preference for candidates with background in Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or Nanomedicine, and experience in cell culture and animal experiments
Application Windows
- Standard: Now until end of September
- Special: Year-round (for exceptionally qualified students after special evaluation by potential supervisor)
Timeline
- Now–September: Submit English CV and materials for preliminary evaluation
- October: Interview with potential supervisor for shortlisted candidates
- Before December: Submit formal application via official website after passing interview
- December–January: Faculty admissions committee interview for finalists
- February–March: Admission notification
Source URL
- TBD
Notes
- Application materials:
- Copy of academic degree certificates
- English language transcript (if applicable)
- Transcripts for all higher education, including grading standards
- 3 academic recommendation letters
- Copy of Hong Kong ID or other identification
- Assessment report from evaluation authority (required if degree awarded by overseas university via online/short-term courses)