A Passage to Professionalism
Medical education has been at the heart of the University of Hong Kong since its establishment, and HKUMed has been a global leader in medical education and research throughout the past 135+ years. Today we look forward to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals and leaders.
A Home to Learn, Grow and Connect
The Medical Campus in Sassoon Road is home to our teaching schools and departments, research laboratories and various state-of-the-art facilities, creating a conducive learning environment to facilitate our goals. Currently, we are expanding to provide the finest training facilities for the next generation of healthcare professionals.
New projects in the pipeline include a Clinical Teaching Amenities Centre (CTAC) to be built on Sassoon Road in two phases, and a new academic building on an extension site east of Sassoon Road. These new additions will provide 700 more dormitory places for medical students, a mental heal center for students, and more medical laboratories for teaching and research, as well as enhancing students’ clinical skills.
Our core mission is to enrich the total learning experience for students by creating spaces.
Our ambitious development plans revolve around our students’ whole-person development, which means we care about not only your academic studies but also your well-being.
To foster a culture of inclusiveness, we are proud to support our diverse student body with the addition of gender-neutral facilities. In the years to come, the Sassoon Road Campus will be transformed into a state-of-the-science campus stretching from Queen Mary Hospital (QMH) on Pokfulam Road at the top, to the Victoria Road roundabout at the bottom. This reinvigorated education complex will certainly provide even greater opportunities for our students.
Here for You
At HKUMed, the Student Wellness Team is dedicated to promoting the growth and whole-person development of our students. The team offers a range of outreach activities and workshops with a focus on assisting our students to raise their mental health awareness so that they can have better resilience to meet the challenges of academic life. The Peer Supporter Programme, on the other hand, creates a supportive environment to help you thrive in HKUMed’s academic environment.
All these are provided to students by a team of professional counsellors, psychologists, and psychiatrists. While recognizing the differences of everyone’s needs, the team is committed to providing personalised support to help students achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
When it comes to achieving academic professional goals, every undergraduate student at HKUMed is paired with an Academic Adviser. This adviser-advisee relationship lasts for the entire period of study, with the aim of providing the necessary support for your academic, career and life pursuits. These changes empower our students to think critically, explore available options, evaluate their progress and take personal responsibility for decision-making.
Dedicated advice and guidance also extend to Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery students planning their Enrichment Year or to students in other programmes undertaking overseas exchanges.
A Home Away from Home
You can apply to live in any of the University of Hong Kong’s residential halls or colleges. From the castle-like University Hall to the modern colleges in the Jockey Club Student Village IV, there is always a place to call home. These residences, suiting a variety of tastes and interests, offer you more than simply a place to rest, but also create a unique community that nurtures residents’ social development, fosters global citizenship and stimulates intellectual discussion.
Among our residences, Madam S. H. Ho Residence for Medical Students and Patrick Manson Student Residence fall under the Faculty’s management. Senior medical students undergoing clinical training are eligible to stay at these residences during specific specialty clerkships, as their proximity to the hospital allows more medical and nursing students to attend clinical training.
In response to a growing student population at HKUMed, these two residences will be under redevelopment for increased capacity and modelized facilities; 700 places will be available to benefit more students after two phases of construction.
Better Together
Campus life at HKUMed is enriching, enjoyable and educational. You are free to engage with the HKUMed community in a wide range of activities, from social outings like hiking, to festive celebrations like Christmas parties or any seasonal events. You are welcome to take part in a supportive environment for holistic development during your time here.
In addition, the vast variety of student-run organisations at HKUMed enable you to explore the medical field beyond the classroom. These societies are open to all students within the Medical Faculty to foster a spirit of comradeship and professional unity among future healthcare professionals. You can also join other interest groups and student societies to engage with your peers, volunteer in healthcare-related activities, or simply have fun!
Financial Support for Higher Dreams
Scholarships and prizes are awarded to students as a reward for their outstanding academic achievements. This kind of financial aid can mostly cover the tuition fee, accommodation expenses, enrichment activity and/or other expenses in university life. Students with financial difficulties are supported to pursue their studies and expand their ambitions.
All of this is made possible with generous support from a large number of patrons and distinguished graduates.
A total amount of
HK$22,000,000+
awarded in 2023/24
1,300+
Scholarships and prizes awarded in 2023/24
180+
Schemes designated for HKUMed students in 2023/24
Entrance Scholarships
Upon admission to HKUMed, a wide range of Entrance Scholarships is available to students with outstanding results in open examinations and to degree holders with excellent academic performance. To promote equal learning opportunities, support to underprivileged students is offered via Springboard Scholarships schemes. These schemes are often renewable annually within the normative study period, subject to satisfactory academic performance.
Enrichment Scholarships
Enrichment Scholarships aim to support students’ participation in service and humanitarian work, research attachments, exchange programmes or experiential learning activities. The value of this scholarship is based on a student’s academic merit and financial need. The learning value, duration, location of the activity and other relevant factors will also be taken into account.
Prizes
Every year, numerous prizes are offered to HKUMed students, in recognition of their academic excellence and community engagement. Prizes are often awarded based on students’ exceptional performance in course assignments, essay writing, assessments, competitions, etc.
Financial Aid
Students in need of financial assistance to help cover the costs of their university education will find many options available to them. The University offers loans and bursaries for needy students in addition to the Government Loans and Grants, while HKUMed provides emergency loans to students under special circumstances.
ZHANG Tengyi – MBBS
Aspiration Foundation Second Chance Scholarship
One of my aspirations is to become a medical oncologist and serve Hong Kong’s aging population. This scholarship enables me to focus wholeheart-edly on my studies and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to make a meaningful contribution to the community’s healthcare needs.
CHAN Cheuk Hang Darius – MBBS
Dr Mok Hing Yiu Scholarship
I am excited to embark on my Enrichment Year journey and study the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme at HKU. With this scholarship, I am committed to maximizing my learning experience, actively engaging in research, collaborating with experts and peers, attending medical conferences, and leveraging the resources provided by HKU to develop innovative solutions and policies that address public health issues effectively.
NG Lok Yiu Kennice – MBBS (left)
Daniel Yu Chung Kwong Memorial Entrance Scholarship
I have developed an interest in medicine since a young age and have put a lot of effort into my studies. Not only will the scholarship be a big help in paying my educational expenses, it will also motivate me to continue working hard in the coming years. I will keep on bettering myself by learning actively and balancing schoolwork and other extracurricular activities.
YIU Sze Wan – BNurs
Christina Chan Mui Memorial Scholarship for Medical Students
My goal is to be an operating theatre nurse because working with emergency teams to treat people and save their lives is challenging and meaningful. The award not only acts as an encouragement for me but also alleviates the financial burdens as a full-time nursing student. The financial assistance enabled me to be more focused on the academic activities and practicum which enrich my knowledge on how to become a competent nurse.
CHAN Hei Man Winson – MBBS (front row, leftmost)
Aspiration Foundation Second Chance Scholarship
This award is a major milestone in my aspiration to be a medical educator. I believe that a doctor can do so much as to treat each and every of his patient well, but to leave a lasting impact, one must teach and inspire the next generations to take up the mantle in soothing people’s ailments. The recognition this award provides is essential for me in taking my future steps in obtaining teaching fellow positions and international fellowships in higher education.
HO Yin Yee – BBiomedSc
Hong Kong Genome Institute Prizes – Genomic Science Prize for HKUMed students
The prize not only provides financial aid but also serves as a strong validation of my hard work. It has given me the invaluable opportunity to pursue my personal goal and dream of a research career in the field of genome science, with a particular focus on exploring cancer genomes and exploiting cancer vulnerabilities for therapeutic management.
LWIN Phyo Thiri – BASc(GHD) (rightmost)
Bau Tsu Zung Bau Kwan Yeu Hing Springboard Scholarship
I am from a small town of Myanmar, who always had the dream of joining the healthcare field. The scholarship was the biggest turn-over for my family. It provides great assistance in covering my living expense and accommodation fee as a non-local resident in Hong Kong. I can follow my dream keeping me stay upright while walking towards my goal.