(A) Graduate School Courses
Requirements for students registered in or after September 2021
| Modules | Courses | 4-year PhD/ MPhil | 3-year PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Researcher Development Training (5 Modules) | |||
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Module 1 |
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Required | Optional (Strongly encouraged to enrol in this orientation module) |
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Module 2 |
Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:
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Required |
Optional |
| Module 3 Thesis Writing (3 hours) |
Select one of the following courses based on your research needs:
Note: Selected students are required to complete GRSC6027 Intensive English for Postgraduate Students prior to taking this module. Students concerned will be notified individually by the Graduate School. |
Required | Optional |
| Module 4 Responsible Conduct of Research (3 hours) |
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Required | Required |
| Module 5 Stream-based Responsible Conduct of Research (3 hours) |
- Working with Human Participants (Humanities) - Working with Human Participants (Medicine) - Working with Animals (Medicine) - Lab Safety - Working on Big Data - Working on Texts |
Required | Required |
| Professional Development Training (1 Module) | |||
| Module 6 Transferable Skills (12 hours) |
Select one of the following courses:
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Required | Optional |
Requirements for students registered before September 2021
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(B) Faculty/Departmental Courses
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4-year PhD and MPhil: SSAF6001, 1 compulsory course and 2 elective courses
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3-year PhD: SSAF6001 and 1 compulsory course
| Courses | Compulsory (C)/Elective (E) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-year PhD | 3-year PhD | MPhil | |
| SSAF6001 Basic Laboratory Safety Course for RPg Candidate in the Faculty of Science | C | C | C |
| CHEM6101 Chemistry Seminars | C | C | C |
| CHEM6102 Research Techniques in Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6103 Special Topics in Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6108 Introduction to Macromolecules | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6109 Computational Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6111 Integrated Organic Synthesis | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6112 Advanced Physical Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6113 Medicinal Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6114 Advanced Organic Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6115 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6116 Symmetry, Group Theory and Applications | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6117 Modern Chemical Instrumentation and Applications | E | -- | E |
| CHEM6118 Frontiers in Modern Chemical Science | E | -- | E |
Notes:
- The safety course is conducted twice a year, with one session offered each semester. Students may enrol in the course during the online course enrolment period and will be informed of the detailed schedule by the Faculty via email. SSAF6001 is regarded as an independent Faculty course which students are required to complete before their candidature can be confirmed. Departmental courses refer only to departmental core and elective courses. Please note that completion of at least 50% of departmental courses does not include SSAF6001.
- The supervisor of 3-year PhD students may recommend additional departmental courses depending on the student’s experience.
- For 3-year PhD students who have completed an MPhil at HKU, please contact your home Department regarding the coursework requirements.
Coursework arrangements are subject to change during the course of study. Students are advised to consult their home Faculty/Department for the most up-to-date course information.