Research Focus
Biophysics, computing physics, soft-material physics, polymer physics, scientific machine learning. Specializations suitable for students: physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, biophysics, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, data science.
Programme Structure and Funding
- Full-time 4 years (48 months).
Tuition fees
Cost type tuition fees for local students: HK$ 88992 (approximately 8.2 w ~ RMB) Non-local students: HK$ 120600 (approximately 11 w ~ RMB)
Ph.D. Scholarship Scheme (all prizes awarded to outstanding persons)
An application for a maximum period of 48 months requires, on the basis of academic merit, the performance of the course and any academic performance related to the assignment. Scholarships amounting to HK$ 18000 per month
Entry Requirements
- Academic background: A Bachelor of Science degree from a C9 university with an average score of at least 75; a Bachelor of Science degree from a 985 or 211 university with an average score of at least 80; or a Bachelor of Science degree from another university with an average score of at least 85.
- Language requirements: TOEFL overall score of at least 79; IELTS overall score of at least 6.5; or CET-6 score of at least 490. Applicants whose bachelor’s or master’s degree was taught in an English-speaking country may be exempt. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and must remain valid when the application is submitted.
Application Materials
Official certificates and academic report cards (non-English should be accompanied by an English translation). Research proposals. Fill out student application forms (https://www.cityu.edu.hk/pg/research-degre-programmes/apply-now)
Application Period
- Applications are accepted throughout the year. Prominent candidates can be accepted in advance.
Career Prospects
- Local and Mainland further education: Physical, material sciences, electronic engineering, etc., at universities such as the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
University of the Mainland
Institutions such as Qinghua, North China, Middle School, etc.
Overseas
For example, MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, etc., have led the world in the level of physics research.
Education and scientific research
Primary and secondary school teachers, university researchers, laboratory technicians, etc.
Science, technology and engineering
Chip design, process engineers (e.g., desk power, Chinese, Intel). 6. Government and the public sector: the Hong Kong Observatory, the Department of Innovation and Technology, energy management, civil servants or enterprises in the Mainland, such as the Science and Technology Bureau and the Meteorological Bureau.
