All applicants must fulfil General Admission Requirements & “English Language Proficiency Requirement” prescribed by the Graduate School, CUHK.
Online Application through the Graduate School website
Documents Required
All applicants who apply for admission through online application should submit the hardcopy of the following supporting documents to the relevant Graduate Divisions by the deadline. Otherwise, their applications may not be further processed. All documents submitted will not be returned. Please always quote the Application No. in your future correspondences.
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Copies of Degree Certificates;
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Official Transcripts from the University attended by applicants*;
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Confidential Recommendations from two referees respectively#;
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Documents showing the applicant has fulfilled the Graduate School's English Language Proficiency Requirement;
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Copies of Identity card or Passport;
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Application Fee Receipt (Not necessary for credit card payment through online application);
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Other supporting documents upon request of the relevant Graduate Division.
<Notes for Application>
* Non-CUHK qualifications: Photocopies will NOT be accepted. Applicants should first download the “Transcript Submission Covering Sheet” and send it to their universities to apply for transcripts. Transcripts should be returned directly to relevant Graduate Divisions in sealed envelope.
# It should be sent directly from the referees to the relevant Graduate Division/ Programme. (i) Input two referees’ information through the “Online System for Applicants of Postgraduate Programmes”; or (ii) Download the “Confidential Recommendation” / “Referee’s Report” and send one to each of your referees and request them to return the recommendations to the relevant Graduate Division.
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fresh graduates in biology and environmental science or in related disciplines
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those who have been working and would like to enhance and update with latest knowledge and skills
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those who would need to acquire necessary knowledge to enter the related field of research or work
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those who are working in non-governmental organisations (NGOs)
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government officers who wants to update with the latest knowledge and skills
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Secondary school teachers
Proposed Intake
60 students each year (Full-Time)
5 students each year (Part-Time)
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30th April 2025
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Applications will be processed on a rolling basis until all places have been filled. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.