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Summer Camp

Summer Camp

For Prospective Research Postgraduate Students (2020 Admission)

Date: 8-12 July, 2019

Location: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong

Participants: Undergraduate students majoring in science and related programs, who have completed 3 years of studies (of a 4-year bachelor program) and have attained a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.9 (or 80%) or higher.

Application Deadline: 13 May, 2019

The School of Science promotes a vibrant and dynamic environment that emphasizes academic excellence, innovation and collaboration. Comprised of one division and three departments, the School offers a wide spectrum of postgraduate programs aimed at enhancing our students’ research experience and preparing them to meet the demands of ever-changing societal needs. Our core academic disciplines include chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, physics and an interdisciplinary program of environmental science, the content of which is periodically updated to reflect the latest scientific developments and technological advancements.

Program

A 5-day program for students interested in pursuing MPhil or PhD programs in the Division of Life Science. Participants will:

 

  • attend a series of informal seminars introducing the postgraduate programs offered and current research topics.
  • visit research labs and university research facilities, meet with professors and fellow postgraduate students, and discuss research topics and others, such as preparing for graduate school.
  • learn about the individual research groups and let the professors access your ability to conduct research projects in their MPhil or PhD programs.

Housing and Allowances

We will provide on-campus student hostel (2-3 persons per room). Each participant will also receive meal coupons of up to HK$100 per day. Participants need to take care of their own transportation costs both to and from HKUST.

Eligibility

Students can apply if they have:

 

  • enrolled in an undergraduate degree in life science AND
  • completed 3 years of studies (of a 4-year bachelor program) AND
  • attained a GPA or 3.2 out of 4.0 (or 80%) or higher.

Application

Please fill in the application form and return it together with your academic transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable) and your resume (if available) via:

 

  • mail: Division of Life Science, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Attn.: Miss Noreen Lee) OR
  • fax: (852) 2358-1552 OR
  • email: [email protected] (preferred)

Application deadline is May 13, 2019 with rolling admission until spaces are filled. Successful applicants will be notified via email by May 28, 2019. For more information about the individual programs, please visit https://prog-crs.ust.hk/pgprog or https://life-sci-dev.ust.hk/pg-overview/.

Click here for the 2019 summer camp leaflet and poster!

Past participants

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