The Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSc) is the longest-running taught postgraduate programme at the LKS Faculty of Medicine. With a legacy of academic excellence, the programme has been strategically redesigned to meet the dynamic needs of modern healthcare, medical research, and precision medicine. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or healthcare professional, the MMedSc equips you with the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and interdisciplinary exposure needed to drive innovation and improve patient outcomes through research and evidence-based practice.
What Will You Study?
The programme offers 7 specialisations grouped under 2 thematic tracks, allowing students to focus on areas most relevant to their interests and career aspirations.
I. Clinical Investigation Track
- Specialisation in Advanced Musculoskeletal Research and Practice (REDESIGNED)
- Specialisation in Clinical and Molecular Pathology, Haematopathology, and Immunology
- Specialisation in Clinical Physics in Radiation Oncology and Medical Imaging
- Specialisation in Metabolic Medicine
- Specialisation in Pharmaceutical Science and Applications in Health Care (REDESIGNED)
II. Genomics and Precision Medicine Track
How Is the Programme Structured?
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Mode of Study |
Full-time (1 year) / Part-time (2 years) |
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Medium of Teaching |
English |
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Class Arrangement |
Classes are normally scheduled on weekday evenings and Saturdays (sometimes Sundays) at the HKU Main Campus, HKUMed Campus or Queen Mary Hospital |
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Class Format |
Most classes are held in person, with occasional hybrid/online sessions |
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Credit Requirement |
Total 69 credits, including:
Core Courses (18-24 credits) Specialised Courses (18-24 credits) Capstone Experience (27 credits) |
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible for admission to the curriculum leading to the degree of Master of Medical Sciences, a candidate shall:
(a) comply with the General Regulations;
(b) comply with the Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Curricula;
(c) hold a Bachelor's degree with honours of this University or a qualification of equivalent standard from this University or from another comparable institution accepted for this purpose;
(d) satisfy the examiners in a qualifying examination if required; and
(e) for a candidate who is seeking admission on the basis of qualification from a university or comparable institution outside of Hong Kong of which the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, shall satisfy the University English language requirement applicable to higher degrees as prescribed under General Regulation G2(b).
How to Apply?
Fees and Scholarships
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Composition Fees (2026/27 Intake): |
HK$198,000 p.a. (1-year full-time) HK$99,000 p.a. (2-year part-time) |
The programme is supported by the UGC’s Hong Kong Future Talents Scholarship Scheme for Advanced Studies for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 intakes for selected local students. Please click here for more details.
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Contact us
MMedSc Office
3910 2821 / 3917 9155
mmedscap@hku.hk
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