The programme is research-oriented. It will follow a prescribed series of investigation and students should inform themselves in depth about the field of knowledge relevant to the topic of their projects. In addition to satisfying the programme requirements and other requirements as prescribed by the Division, students will be required to submit a research thesis and pass an oral examination before graduation.
Fields of Specialization
• Topics in the Principles of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology
• Topics in Orthopaedic Specialization
- Traumatology
- Sports Medicine
- Adult Joint Reconstruction
- Orthopaedic Rehabilitation
- Foot & Ankle Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopaedic
- Spinal Surgery
- Orthopaedic Oncology
- Hand Surgery
• Topics in Orthopaedic Basic Sciences
- Biomaterial
- Soft Tissue Healing
- Bone Healing and Regeneration
- Osteoporosis
- Biomedical / Mechanical or Electronic Engineering
However, topics outside the above fields would also be considered.
Expected September 2022
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Shatin,
Sha Tin, Hong Kong, New Territories
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:
In addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, applicants should have a recognized Bachelor's degree preferably in a field related to life sciences, degree of MBChB, Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
To fulfill the University’s minimum English language requirements for admission to postgraduate programmes, applicants should have:
obtained a degree from a university in Hong Kong or taken a degree programme of which the medium of instruction was English; or
achieved scores in the following English Language tests2 as indicated:
obtained a pass grade in other English language requirements equivalent to HKDSE or
obtained a recognized professional qualification, provided that the examination was conducted in English.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.