Cross-disciplinary & performance-driven

The research postgraduate programmes of the HKU Faculty of Dentistry cover a wide range of issues related to oral health. Our research themes are organized into Five Multidisciplinary Research Themes. Research in these five key areas is cross-disciplinary and performance-driven, and is supported by an outstanding infrastructure, which includes state-of-the-art central research laboratories and highly qualified technicians and support staff. Our researchers have gained international reputation and have won awards for their research output and expert supervision skills.

We welcome outstanding local and international candidates to apply for admission to our Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programmes. Enrolment is open to graduates from any discipline. Applicants with a strong academic background and a passion for research are strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly to discuss project ideas and study opportunities.

Master of Philosophy

We offer full-time (2 years) and part-time (3 years) MPhil programmes in a range of Five Multidisciplinary Research Themes. The programme aims to provide basic research training to develop independent research skills.

Students are expected to be highly self-motivated and work closely with a supervisor to conduct research. The MPhil research should demonstrate originality and a thorough understanding of the field of study and research methods. MPhil students will be required to follow an approved course of study and research, which includes coursework. The coursework component is designed to support research work and preparation for writing the thesis.

Doctor of Philosophy

We also full-time (4 years) and part-time (6 years) PhD programmes for candidates without a research master’s degree. The programmes are available in a range of Five Multidisciplinary Research Themes and aim to provide advanced research training to foster independent research skills.

Students are expected to be highly self-motivated and collaborate with a supervisor to conduct research and review the literature. The PhD research should make an original contribution to knowledge and be worthy of publication. PhD students without a research master’s degree are required to follow an approved course of study and research, which includes coursework. The coursework component is designed to support research work and preparation for writing the thesis.

Joint PhD Programme

The HKU Faculty of Dentistry offers Joint PhD Programmes with the Dental Institute of King's College London and the Shenzhen Bay Laboratory.

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