MPhil in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

CUHK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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24 monthsProgram duration

5,368 USDTuition Fee/year

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Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MPhil in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the field of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the MPhil in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.

Fields of specialization:

Epidemiological Research in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Clinical Research in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management
Molecular Mechanisms of Postoperative Pain
Molecular Mechanisms in Sepsis

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree normally in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Fields of specialization:

Epidemiological Research in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
Clinical Research in Anaesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Management
Molecular Mechanisms of Postoperative Pain
Molecular Mechanisms in Sepsis

However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.

In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree normally in a field related to life sciences or the degree of MBChB or equivalent.

Admission requirements

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

TOEFL

79+

IELTS

6.5+

For the Master of Philosophy, Master of Fine Arts, or Master of Music Programme, the applicant shall have:

graduated from a recognized university and obtained a bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
graduated from an honours programme of a recognized university with a bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.

Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the University accepts, on a temporary basis and for those students who are admitted to postgraduate programmes in the 2021-22 intake, the following online English tests as an alternative to fulfil the University’s English Language Requirements.

TOEFL-iBT Home Edition Overall 79
IELTS Indicator: Overall 6.5
GMAT Online Examination: Band 21 (Verbal)

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,368 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,368 USD

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