Study Plan

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences

I. Aims

Using state-of-the-art platforms, this program aims to cultivate highly qualified students and researchers with extensive knowledge in biomedical research to undertake innovative research in the field of biomedical and biotechnological research.

II. Admission Qualification

• Applicants for this program must have a master’s degree in related majors including Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, and Biology;

• Applicants should have obtained a score of 450 or above on the College English Test Level 6 (CET-6); a score of 79 or above on the TOEFL iBT; a score of 6.0 or above on the IELTS; or provide other equivalent proof of English proficiency certificates;

III. Academic Field

Biomedical Sciences

IV. Teaching method

Face to face

V. Study Time

The normal study period of Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences program is 3 years. The maximum study period is 6 years.

VI. Medium of Interaction

English

VII. Scope of the research projects included in the course

1. Stem Cells Biology and Regenerative Medicine

2. Novel Drug and Diagnostic Markers Discovery

3. Cancer Biology and Therapy

4. Autoimmune and Chronic Diseases

5. Microbiome and Health

6. Genomics

7. A.I. and Precision Medicine

8. Neurodegenerative Diseases

9. Cell and Molecular Biology

VIII. Subject settings

Table 1: Compulsory courses (6 credits)

Table 2: Elective courses (6 credits)

Remarks: The University has the right to cancel the offering of courses with insufficient students

Table 3： Dissertation (18 credits)

IX. Study Plan

1. Students are required to complete two core courses from Table 1 and two elective courses from Table 2 during their first year of the study.

2. Upon the completion of the aforementioned 12 credits under Table 1, students should start writing their thesis proposal and complete the thesis proposal defense to continue the dissertation composition.

3. Each student systematically and comprehensively conducts scientific research on Biomedical Sciences under the guidance of his or her supervisor. Moreover, they have to develop the ability to conduct research independently, and write a complete and well-thought thesis with both theory and practical value. Based on the need of the research content, student may have to go to the partner laboratory in Mainland China, Hong Kong or other countries or regions to conduct research or collect data.

4. In order to achieve the minimum requirement for applying oral defense for graduation, each student has to publish at least two SCI-E papers (First author or co-first author in at least one paper).

5. Dissertation must be written and defended in English. Application for special language needs to be submitted to the supervisor and the faculty for approval.

6. After passing the doctoral dissertation defense and publishing the required papers, students can apply and receive a doctoral degree in accordance with the doctoral application procedure of the Macau University of Science and Technology.

X. Study Time

The duration for taking all courses is 12 months during the first year and the duration of dissertation composition is 24 months.

XI. Graduation Requirements

Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Doctoral Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:

(1) Completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period, and achieved a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or above (excluding dissertation).

(2) Abided by the regulations of the University.

(3) Cleared all fees and charges and returned all University’s property and equipment borrowed.

Note: All curriculums and study plans are based on the newest announcement of the Boletim Oficial da Região Administrativa Especial de Macau.

※In case of any discrepancy, the Chinese version shall prevail.