PhD (Infectious Diseases and Public Health) 48 months PHD Program By City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Medicine Related StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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PhD (Infectious Diseases and Public Health)
Programme Aims
This programme aims to train and produce graduates with an understanding of advanced developments and highly marketable specialist skills in the discipline of veterinary medicine, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
  1. develop intellectual competence necessary to successful academic and professional work;
  2. contribute to the generation and development of knowledge in their respective fields through independent, original, and innovative research;
  3. demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferrable skills with an emphasis on discovery-based element.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine Related Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

h2{color:#b01861;font-weight:bold} h3, h4 {color:#b01861;}
PhD (Infectious Diseases and Public Health)
Programme Aims
This programme aims to train and produce graduates with an understanding of advanced developments and highly marketable specialist skills in the discipline of veterinary medicine, and to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors.
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:
  1. develop intellectual competence necessary to successful academic and professional work;
  2. contribute to the generation and development of knowledge in their respective fields through independent, original, and innovative research;
  3. demonstrate specialist subject knowledge and a high level of transferrable skills with an emphasis on discovery-based element.

Admission requirements

79+
6.5+
3.3+
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fee and scholarships

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More programs from the university

CityUHK emphasises on professional education preparing students for the challenges and exciting opportunities opening up in Hong Kong, the Asia-Pacific region and throughout the world. We strive to nurture well-round graduates who are competent professionals, critical thinkers and life-long learners.

The undergraduate curriculum encourages every student to learn, communicate and share new knowledge for the benefit of society. Students are given with opportunities to

  • make an original discovery and inspire a passion for knowledge and innovation;
  • gain global exposure through various opportunities including overseas exchange, summer programmes and service learning; 
  • acquire practical experience by participating in internship and company consultancy projects; 
  • enrich personal development by taking a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. 


The University also offers a tailor suite of programme options for students who aim high and who are willing to make the best of their years at CityUHK. The programme options cover:

Our teaching and learning focus on personal development, discovery and the knowledge needed to create positive change in society. The diversified postgraduate programmes offer help to promote critical thinking, sharpen creative and professional skills and open doors to rewarding careers.  

Research Degree Programmes

CityUHK offers research degree programmes in all Colleges and Schools in a range of strategic areas that reflect the University’s strengths and suit individual research interests. The programmes consist of both coursework and independent research studies, culminating in the submission of a thesis.  

Professional Doctorate Programmes

Professional Doctorate programmes have both taught and research components. With an integrated curriculum of theory, practice and research, the programmes aim to develop innovative thinking and knowledge application capability to solve important strategic problems in their professions.

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

More than 50 taught postgraduate programmes in diverse and extensive subject areas help students pursue their personal interests, professional excellence and career advancement. Students receive an innovative, in-depth education mainly in the form of coursework while some programmes may require the completion of a project or thesis. Programmes may be offered in full-time, part-time or combined mode, and generally require one to two years of study, depending on the credit load requirements on individual programmes. 

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