Life Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program  in Life Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology aims to cultivate doctoral graduates who are capable of the design, initiation and execution of original research, who can independently conduct advanced research projects, who possess both a broad knowledge of modern life science and an in-depth knowledge of specialized areas.

This Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Program in Life Science is being offered at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology .

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the PhD program, graduates will be able to:

• Examine and apply knowledge of modern life science and in-depth knowledge of specialized areas in Life Science;

• Design, initiate and execute original scientific research independently;

• Apply and develop proper approaches to address scientific problems and make a contribution to the knowledge of the field;

• Evaluate experimental data by applying scientific methods to reach a critical analysis, draw appropriate conclusions, and offer sound arguments to justify a position;

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) the research output to both specialists and peers in their field as well as to a lay audience;

• Work independently and collaborate effectively in teams and partnerships to accomplish laboratory-based or problem-based tasks;

• Exhibit professional awareness and vigilance in upholding ethical conduct in science and technology; and

• Draw on scientific knowledge in developing a principled worldview and apply this to persuading and influencing others through informed discussion of the impact of science, both as a force for progress and as an agent of harm.

Applicants may apply for individual concentration(s) such as:

• Molecular Medicine Concentration

• Scientific Computation Concentration

Courses include:

• Immunobiology
• Developmental Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Plant Biotechnology

• Cellular Signaling
• and more…

Please visit the program website for further details.