The Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at HKU runs an orthopaedic research centre that hosts research postgraduates in areas such as biomaterials, bioengineering and clinical epidemiology of orthopaedic patients.
Programme names and host units come from official institution pages. Entry requirements, intakes and funding change; confirm them on the linked page before applying.
Doctoral route
How the formal pathway works
Admission route
Applicants are asked to email a prospective supervisor with a CV, research interests and references before applying through the university's research postgraduate admission rounds. The 2027/28 main round and Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme close on 1 December 2026.
Funding check
The university offers postgraduate studentships and research assistantships, and the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme has its own deadline; check eligibility for each award.
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Contact a supervisor in Orthopaedics and Traumatology with your CV and research interests.
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Check entry requirements and funding on the Faculty's research postgraduate pages.
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Apply in the main round (or HKPFS) via the Graduate School.
No open verified vacancy is currently matched to this institution. Check the institution’s official doctoral and careers pages before concluding that no opportunity exists.