The 2025/26 admissions are now open for application

Application Deadline: 31 March 2025

(Only 1-Year Full-Time programme is available to non-local students. The definition of local and non-local students could refer to: https://www.jupas.edu.hk/en/page/detail/3670/  )

For details, please visit Graduate School's website:
https://www.gs.cuhk.edu.hk/page/ApplicationforAdmission

Programme Aims

By equipping students with advanced interdisciplinary knowledge and cutting-edge skills in the research and development of Chinese medicines, the programme aims to cultivate future talents in Chinese medicine (CM) pharmacology and drug development for supporting Chinese medicines industry growth.

Programme Characteristics

Apart from theoretical knowledge, application and practicability are the key strength of our new programme. The following categories are thus emphasized on our program.

• Applications of advanced technologies to CM research and drug development

• Topics on product development and marketing strategies

• Regulation of CM in the GBA

• Thesis writing and placement scheme

Programme Content

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is mainly in Chinese (Cantonese / Mandarin), supplemented with English. Course materials may not be available in bilingual versions. Students should be proficient in both Chinese and English.

Lesson Time and Venue

For full-time students, lessons are arranged on campus after 6:30pm on every Monday to Friday.*

For part-time students, lessons are arranged on campus after 6:30pm on weekdays. Students are normally required to attend around 2 to 3 lessons per week*

(* Some lessons may be scheduled on Saturday.)

Admission Requirements

• Applicants should fulfill the General Requirements and English Language Requirements for Admission of the Graduate School,

• In addition to the above requirements, applicants should have:

  • A recognized bachelor's degree in the following disciplines, i.e., Chinese medicine, Pharmacy, Pharmacy in Chinese medicine, Clinical medicine, and Life sciences. Holders of a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biomedical-related or chemical science may also be considered.

  • A recognized bachelor's degree from a university outside China / Hong Kong / Taiwan / Macau or a Chinese-speaking country should possess a pass grade in Chinese in an examination at senior secondary or above level.

• Applicants may be invited to attend for an interview / written test.

Application Procedures

Please refer to the Chinese Version.

Tuition Fee

2025/26 Admission
1-Year Full-Time: HKD 220,000 per year
2-Year Part-Time: HKD 110,000 per year

Accommodation

The programme is a self-financing programme. All students are required to arrange their own accommodation off-campus.

Scholarship

A scholarship scheme has been established to award the graduates with outstanding academic performance.

Enquiries

Tel：(852) 3943 1346
Email：msccmpd@cuhk.edu.hk
Website：http://www.scm.cuhk.edu.hk
Address:School of Chinese Medicine, Rm G08, Li Wai Chun Building, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The content is subject to change without notice.
The information of tuition fees and application procedures provided by The Chinese University of Hong Kong shall be the final.