PhD Dual-degree Programme

The PhD Dual-degree Programme at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in the Department of Biology is a collaborative initiative between HKUST and the University of Sussex. Established in 2017/2018, the program focuses on research areas such as genome stability and neuroscience. Students spend two academic years at each institution, guided by faculty advisors from both universities. The program offers opportunities for shared research excellence and requires students to meet admission criteria at both institutions. Research projects include studies on P2X7-purinoreceptor regulation, post-DNA replication damage recovery, and microRNA regulation in motor circuit development. The program emphasizes joint academic and research requirements, with tuition fees and scholarships structured according to each institution's policies.