Taught Postgraduate Programmes
Master of Medical Sciences (MMedSc)


Master of Medical Sciences Core Courses Timetable

IMPORTANT NOTES

i.   Change(s) to the selection of Core and Specialised Courses will only be allowed before the end of September each year.  At least one Core Course should be selected from either of the two main sections, i.e. Research Methods and Biological Systems.

ii.  All students admitted in 2024-2025 are required to attend the Orientation and Induction Courses.

iii. The timetable is subject to change without further notice, please kindly check the latest timetable before commencement of classes.

iv. Details of the courses can be found at: http://www.med.hku.hk/images/document/03edu/taught/mmedsc/curriculum/index.html.

Course Code Course Name Timetable
SEMESTER 1

MMSC6001

Induction Course: Dissertation Writing (Compulsory)

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MMSC6002

Orientation and 
Induction Course: Clinical Trials and Biostatistics (Compulsory)

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CMED7100

Introduction to Biostatistics

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CMED7200

Introduction to Epidemiology

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MEDI6500

Cell Metabolism

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PATH6100

Laboratory Methods and Instrumentation 

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PATH6300

General Cytopathology

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PATH6600

Fundamentals of Common Human Diseases

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PHAR6100

Principles of Drug Action

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SBMS7100

Practical Bioinformatics

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SEMESTER 2

PAED7100

Principles to Genetic Counselling

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PATH6500

Practical Course in Laboratory Methods

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PATH6700

Recent Advances in Cancer Biology

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PHAR7300

Therapeutic Antibodies

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SBMS7200

Genes and Gene Functions in Diseases

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SBMS7500

Advanced Cell Biology

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SBMS7600

Integrative Perspectives of Body Functions

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1. Where is MMedSc Office?
  • 6/F, William MW Mong Block, 21 Sassoon Road, Hong Kong (map)
  • Open
    Mondays-Thursdays: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-17:45
    Fridays: 09:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00
  • Closed
    Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays
2.  Where can I find MMedSc general information? 3.  Can I change the core/specialised courses?
  • Yes.  Application has to be submitted to MMedSc Office by 30 September (download application form). Applications without the signature of supervisor and Head of Department will NOT be proceeded.
4.  Who is my supervisor?
  • Please contact the coordinator of your specialised field of study (contact details).