Online Application Information Session to be held on 28 October 2026 (Wednesday)!

To support prospective applicants, our division will be hosting an Online Application Information session on 28 October 2026 (Wednesday), 5:00-5:30 PM (HKT) via Zoom. During the session, we will provide an overview of our programme and introduce the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS).

If you are interested in learning more about our programme, you are very welcome to join the upcoming information session. You are welcomed view or share our posts on our division’s Instagram, Facebook or our school’s Twitter or LinkedIn pages. For more information, please refer to the details below and our check out our promotional poster:

Application for the MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences (2027-28 admission)
We are calling for applications from talented students for the MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences for 2027-28 admission!

If you are eager to equip yourself with in-depth theoretical knowledge and advanced research skills to facilitate your intellectual development and enhance your growth as future scientists in biomedical sciences, please seize this opportunity and apply for the MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences at CUHK via the CUHK online application platform by 11:59 PM on 1 December 2026 (Tuesday)!

We provide three main thematic research directions:

• Cancer Biology and Experimental Therapeutics (CBET)
• Developmental and Regenerative Biology (DRB)
• Neural, Vascular and Metabolic Biology (NVMB)

You are highly advised to contact your potential supervisor/PI to secure their support for your research study before or during your application process. You may find the contact information for our school’s PIs across the three research themes: Neural, Vascular, and Metabolic Biology (NVMB), Cancer Biology and Experimental Therapeutics (CBET) and Developmental and Regenerative Biology (DRB).

For more information about our programme, please click the links below to access our programme poster and leaflet.
Poster for MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences
Leaflet for MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences

Applicants with outstanding and exceptional academic performance, research abilities and leadership experiences are also encouraged to apply for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS) through the same CUHK online platform.

Important Notice to all applicants for 2027-28 admission exercise

Applying through the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS)

In addition to meeting CUHK’s admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) stream under the “M.Phil.-Ph.D. Programmes” and English language proficiency requirements, HKPFS applicants must demonstrate exceptional credentials across these areas: Academic Excellence, Research Ability and Potential, Communication and Interpersonal skills, Leadership Abilities and Cultural Diversity.

To apply, applicants should first obtain a HKPFS reference number first through RGC’s website and submit an online application to CUHK that quotes the HKPFS reference number via the CUHK Online Application System. The deadline for the application, the submission of supporting documents and at least three referee reports is 1 December 2026. HKPFS applicants must also complete the mandatory HKPFS supplement (Part A to H), as well as submit the supplement documents to our division via email. For details regarding HKPFS application procedures, please click here.

Since at least three referee reports are required, applicants should enter contact information for all three referees into the online application system so that they receive an auto-generated submission request. You are strongly advised to select referees who would strongly recommend you across multiple aspects with detailed comments or even a reference letter. You may wish to seek your referees’ support and agreement prior to inputting their contact information.

Applying through Regular Admission

For applicants applying via regular admission to the Articulated MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences on the CUHK Online Application System (i.e. non-HKPFS applicants), please note that the deadline for both the application and the submission of required documents is 1 December 2026.

Important notes to both HKPFS and non-HKPFS applicants

The Graduate Division will ONLY consider the application with ALL required documents and information provided by the application deadline. Applicants are reminded to double check the issued and expiry dates of all valid reports/certificates of the latest version. For more details regarding the documents required for your application, please click here.

Applicants who obtained degrees from universities in Mainland China are required to provide a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子註冊備案表) and a valid Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中國高等教育學位在線驗證報告) issued by the CHESICC (學信網) together with their degree certificate and graduation certificate.

Applicants with a Chinese name MUST enter your C.C. code from their Hong Kong identity card (if applicable) or ensure that their Chinese name matches their passport/ID card in the online application form. After submission, you may not be able to change your Chinese name.

Postgraduate Studentships & Scholarships

CUHK offers Postgraduate Studentships (PGS) for up to 2 years to all full-time MPhil students and for up to 4 years to all full-time PhD students. The annual studentship for 2026-27 is HK$19,100 (approx. US$2,450) per month, payable during the normative period of study. Additionally, various scholarships and funding schemes are available to support full-time MPhil and PhD students to conduct overseas academic activities, such as presenting papers at international conferences, conducting field trips and engaging in data collection projects. For more details regarding the scholarship schemes and financial aids, please click here.

Tuition Waiver Scheme for Local Research Postgraduate Students

Starting from the 2018-19 academic year, the Government fully waives tuition fees for all eligible local full-time research postgraduate (RPg) students in UGC-funded programmes throughout their normative study period. For complete details and application procedures, please visit University Grants Committee (UGC).

Useful Links

Before submitting your application, please acquaint yourselves more with the MPhil-PhD Programme in Biomedical Sciences at CUHK, HKPFS, and the CUHK online application process via the following links:

For CUHK application procedures, please click here.
For CUHK entry requirements, please click here.
For our programme information, please click here.
For our programme website, please click here.
To login the Online Application System for Postgraduate Programmes” and check your application results in the section of “View Application Result”, please click here.
For Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, please click here.
For Explanatory notes to HKPFS applicants in pdf file, please click here.
For more information relating to plagiarism and copyright infringement, please click here for the CUHK guidelines.
For frequently asked questions relating to CUHK admission, please click here.
For the Incoming Students Services (Office of Student Affairs), please click here.
For information relating to newly admitted students (the preparation of new academic year), please click here.
For postgraduate student handbook, please click here.
For the general regulations governing postgraduate studies in pdf file, please click here.
For code of practice for research postgraduate programmes, please click here.
For the programme registration, please click here.
For the important information before commencing your study at CUHK, please click here.
For the campus support, please click here.