Research Postgraduate Programme

Admissions

General Entrance Requirements

Programme	Entrance Requirements
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)	at least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)	normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)	normally hold: A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university.

PolyU may accept other equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis.

English-language requirements

The requirements for those who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognised university are:

An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test.

All English language test scores are considered valid for two years after the date of the test.

Learning Experience & Opportunity

Exchange Opportunities

The Research Student Attachment Programme provides invaluable research experience and an opportunity for full-time MPhil and PhD students to add a global dimension to university life.

Studentship and Scholarship

Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme, Research Studentship,

and Scholarships

Studentship and Scholarship

International Student

Sharing on Learning Experience

We cordially invited our international students enrolled in the Research Postgraduate (RPg) Programme to share their invaluable learning experiences here at PolyU.

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Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme

Programme

For detailed information on the programme offered by the Department of Food Science and Nutrition (FSN), please click for Definitive Programme Documents below.