Programme Strengths – MSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Why CUHK

CUHK Medicine ranked 14th in the world and number 1 in Hong Kong (QS, 2024)

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together the East and the West. CUHK hails excellence in its intellectual pursuits and enviable research reputation. We aim to cultivate higher degree graduates to serve the increasingly sophisticated needs of the society and to make contributions to the pool of human knowledge through the highest quality research.

All post-graduate students are administered by The Graduate School of The University and The Division of Anatomical of Cellular Pathology.

Why CUHK's MLS

Four reasons why you would want to choose CUHK’s MSc in Medical Laboratory Science

You want to graduate from a medical school ranked 29th in the word (QS ranking)
You want to have all classes during non-office hours
You want to have supportive teachers so that needy students are identified early and actively helped
You want to be taught by active practitioners of medical laboratory science or pathology in the HA rather than retirees or researchers remote from actual heath care

Alumni Message

Mr. AU Tsz Kit

The MSc of Medical Laboratory Science programme in CUHK extensively broadened my knowledge in various aspects. The content of this programme offered what exactly meet my professional requirements. It provided me not only enhancing my planning, critical think and problem solving skills from the research project, but also equipped me with more advanced information to pursue further development in my career. That's why this programme is highly recommended to hose who are working in the field of clinical laboratories or who are aspiring to have further development in this profession. This programme would be undoubtedly a great option.

Mr. WONG Kam Tak

Having completed the post-graduate study programme, not only I acquired the latest knowledge in medical laboratory sciences but also I opened my horizon in the comprehension of scientific research in a multidisciplinary manner. Thanks to the teachers as well as the supporting staff, I pursued both experience and expertise related to the practice of medical technology focusing on medical microbiology, which are precious to me to further enhance my career development and meet the professional demand in the future.

Ms. Isabel IP

Studying in this MSc programme is my precious experience. I could equip the professional knowledge, which would be beneficial to my career development. The lecturers are the expertise in our field. They have taught us lots of practical knowledge sincerely. The research project I had done in the course has built up my scientific thinking, which is essential to my future duties. I appreciate the interactive culture here and feel gratitude to everyone I’ve met during my study period.

Mr. Ken WONG

As an Associated Medical Technologist (AMT), taking the MSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences programme offered by the Chinese University of Hong Kong was the best decision I made. The good communication between us and the course coordinator, the "best fit" programme designed for an AMT, the interesting and challenging thesis writing, the responsible and cheerful supervisor of my research project, the powerful and convenient CUHK library facilities and searching engine... All these factors make me a more mature and confident to face a further challenge in my future career.

Ms. Tsz Cheung and Mr. Ben Wong

The programme is designed for career improvement. It is organized, practical and informative in the field of medical laboratory. Instructors are very professional and passionate and supporting staffs has been very helpful during the course of my study.

Learning Outcomes

This programme aims to enable the students to keep up with the advances in medical laboratory science. Upon completion of the programme, students should:

be able to enhance and update his / her knowledge and expertise of medical laboratory sciences to cope with the ever-changing service demands;
be able to improve his / her skills on critical analysis, problem solving and innovative thinking, in addition to integration of theory and application of laboratory techniques;
be equipped with the necessary research skill and deliver evidence-based services;
understand quality management of medical laboratories;
have the knowledge and professionlism for a career in medical laboratory science.
have an international update of the advances of some diseases.