Postgraduate

Postgraduate Programs

Our goal is to ensure that students are exposed to the most innovative, state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies with hands-on training.

Taught postgraduate

BTEC

MSc in Biotechnology

Advanced training in biotechnology for careers in industry, research and entrepreneurship.

MSc-CHEM

MSc in Analytical Chemistry

Professional training in modern analytical methods, instrumentation and applications.

MAFM

MSc in Financial Mathematics

Quantitative finance, stochastic modeling and computational methods for the financial industry.

MAED

MSc in Mathematics for Educators

Deepens mathematical knowledge and pedagogy for teachers and education professionals.

MSDM

MSc in Data-Driven Modeling

Jointly offered by Physics and Mathematics, training scientists to build models from data across physical and complex systems.

MSc-PHYS

MSc in Physics

Advanced coursework in contemporary physics with a path toward research or high-tech industry.

EHS

MSc in Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental health, risk and safety with a strong scientific foundation.

GMRM

MSc in Global Marine Resources Management

A double-award program on the science and governance of marine resources.

Research postgraduate

MPhil and PhD training emphasizes original research. Programs emphasize flexibility and creativity, preparing independent thinkers who continue to influence society beyond HKUST.

RPg-LIFS

MPhil / PhD in Life Science

Original research across cell, developmental, molecular, structural biology and biochemistry.

RPg-CHEM

MPhil / PhD in Chemistry

Fundamental, interdisciplinary and applied chemical research with an emphasis on original discovery.

RPg-MATH

MPhil / PhD in Mathematics

Research training in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics and related fields.

RPg-PHYS

MPhil / PhD in Physics

Frontier research from quantum science and condensed matter to particle physics and cosmology.

NSNT

MPhil / PhD in Nano Science and Technology

Interdisciplinary nanoscience spanning physics, materials and devices.

MES

MPhil / PhD in Marine Environmental Science

Research on marine environments, including joint PhD pathways with GML and SML-Zhuhai.