(English) Programme Features
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Introduction
The LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has nurtured generations of medical doctors through the provision of premium quality undergraduate medical education, primarily via the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme. As a major medical training ground for the region with a global presence, HKUMed stays attuned to society’s medical service needs and addresses them with innovative solutions, such as the MBBS curriculum reform implemented in response to the changing social and professional landscapes, which has given rise to the most updated MBBS 140 Curriculum.
The 4-year Graduate Entry track in MBBS, namely the MBBS (Graduate Entry), is to open up pathways for degree holders with a keen interest and passion to join the medical workforce to receive medical training and obtain qualifications for practice in Hong Kong. The track aims to attract not only local graduates but also those who had completed their first degrees outside Hong Kong but are eager to return to HK and contribute to the medical community and tackle the challenges of today’s public healthcare services.
After the completion of the Pre-Clinical Curriculum, students have the option to undergo intensive research training by conducting research projects supervised by top researchers or undertake the Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) programme.
Programme
The 4-year MBBS (Graduate Entry) upholds the same standards and requirements of the accredited 6-year MBBS curriculum. It also shares the same goals and learning outcomes as the accredited MBBS programme, with the same ultimate objectives of producing doctors with demonstrated competence in the understanding and delivery of effective, humane and ethical medical care, and who are committed to life-long learning and are ready to proceed to specialist training.
Length
4 Years
Quota
25
(English) A 4-year Graduate Entry Track in MBBS
(English) Year 1
(English) You will acquire health sciences knowledge and basic skills in self-directed learning by studying actual patient cases. You will also have your first exposure to patients through community visits, where you will learn about their care in their social and economic contexts.
The Pre-Clinical Curriculum covers the following themes:
- Health Sciences Foundation
To strengthen your foundation knowledge in basic and health sciences. - Professionalism and Clinical Skills
To gain an overview of the processes of diseases and an introduction to the therapeutic strategies for modulating disease processes. - Precision Medicine
To explore the exciting innovations in treating disease at the frontiers of genetics and genomics, artificial intelligence and robotics. - Medical Humanities, Ethics and Law
To learn about the ethical and legal implications of modern medical care, medical humanities and professionalism. - Medicine and Society
To learn about caring for the patient as an individual, and as a member of a family and a community.
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- System-based Blocks
(English) Year 2-4
(English) After completing all system-based blocks, you will enter the real-life world of clinical practice and get full exposure to how doctors work on a day-to-day basis. You work alongside doctors and nurses as they treat patients while acquiring the necessary hands-on skills and an in-depth understanding of clinical medicine before you join the ranks as a future health professional.
You will go through three phases in the clinical education component:
- Clinical Foundation Block
- Clinical Clerkships
- MBBS Electives
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- Clinical Foundation Block
- General Clerkship
- Assistant Internship
- MBBS Elective
(English) Optional year
(English) The optional year may be taken after completing all system-based blocks. The year provides intensive and structured research training in a medical area of interest, and aims to enable students to develop life-long clinical and/or laboratory research skills and the capability to engage in research effectively.
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- Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med])
- Supervised research projects
(English) Admissions Information & FAQ
(English) Application Details and Arrangements
(English) Entry Requirements
The 4-year MBBS (Graduate Entry) track targets degree holders with demonstrated academic excellence and aspirations to join the medical profession. Applicants should fulfil the University’s entry Requirements in English and science subjects including Chemistry or Biology, and have degree qualifications with at least a second-class honours (upper division) or the equivalent from a reputable university in Hong Kong or overseas, in relevant discipline.
Application
Deadline for first round evaluation: November 26, 2025 (Wed) noon
Deadline for further round evaluation: December 31, 2025 (Wed) noon
Interested applicants with degree qualifications will apply to the MBBS (Graduate Entry) track via the Non-JUPAS Admissions Scheme and are strongly encouraged to submit an application by the deadline of the first round of evaluation.
Please select “6456 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Year 1 Entry” on the application system. Applicants who are in the final year of undergraduate / have completed an undergraduate degree will be automatically considered for admission to the MBBS (Graduate Entry) track.
Interview Dates
Shortlisted applicants may be invited to one of the following interview sessions:
- December 16 or 17, 2025 (either day)
- February 11, 2026 (Wed)
- April 1, 2026 (Wed)
MBBS (6-year curriculum)
Applicants who are in the final year of undergraduate / have completed an undergraduate degree can only be considered for the 4-year MBBS (Graduate Entry) track, according to UGC regulations. They will not be considered for the MBBS (6-year curriculum).
(English) MBBS (Graduate Entry) Supporting Documents (2026/27 entry)
(English) Candidates for MBBS (Graduate Entry) should upload supporting documents to the non-JUPAS application system according to the checklist and timeframe outlined below. Failure to provide sufficient documents in a timely manner may delay application processing.
Candidates may also be invited to provide further information and/or supporting documents other than the ones listed below when necessary.
After settling the application fee, candidates can upload supporting documents according to the ‘Document Type’ Headers. Uncategorized supporting documents and additional documents can be uploaded to ‘Other documents’ Header.
(English) Failure to comply with the following data input instructions on the non-JUPAS application system may result in non-processing or delay in the application.
| Data Field | Requirements | DO NOT… |
| Academic Profile > Type of Programme / Curriculum | Select and include only the following types:
(i) “Bachelor’s degree” (ii) “Master’s degree”, and/or (iii) “Doctorate degree”
There is no need to provide high school / secondary education qualifications |
Select and/or include other types |
| Academic Profile > Programme Title |
Enter the name of your major (which is the most relevant to the study of medicine) with a maximum of 7 words.
Example 1: Programme title is “Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology and minor in Japanese studies” . The Programme Title should be input as “Biochemistry and Cell Biology”
Example 2: Programme title is “Honours Bachelor of Science in Biological, Biomedical & Life Science; Honours Physiology; Minor Psychology”. The Programme Title should be only “Physiology” |
use more than 7 words for this field |
| Academic Qualifications > ‘+ Qualification’
(i) Examination Type and (ii) Examination |
(i) Select “Other Examination” and (ii) type the qualification abbreviation (e.g. BSc, BA, BMedSc, Bachelor’s, MPhil, MA, MSc, PhD) without the name of the major |
input the full title of your programme |
| Academic Qualifications > ‘+ Subject’ |
Input only one Subject: “Overall degree results” Format: achieved mark / maximum mark (example 1: 60.52/100, example 2: 3.55/4.30) Type “NA” for Predicted Grade where applicable |
Input other than “Overall degree results”;
Provide individual or all university course/module results in your programme |
| Supporting Document > University Transcript | Upload your university transcript to the applicant portal | Ask your referees to upload any school transcript or university academic records |
For “Overall degree results” , the following data are acceptable:
- Latest cumulative GPA provided by the student portal of your university or by calculation
- Latest Overall Programme Mark in a numerical value
- Weighted Average Mark
- Weighted score with consideration of the credit values in each subject (see example below*)
- Official grade such as “Distinction, Pass, Fail” if GPA and numerical marks are not available in any part of your transcript
*Example:
Genetics (66/100, 10 credits)
Cell Biology (71/100, 15 credits)
Introduction to Anatomy (60/100, 15 credits)
Bioethics (72/100, 10 credits)
Mechanism of Drugs (80/100, 10 credits)
Total credits gained = 60 credits
Weighted score will be [(60×10) + (71×15) + (60×15) + (72×10) + (80×10)] / 60 = 69.08
Data input on the non-JUPAS system: Overall degree results – 69.08/100
(English) Interview and Information Session Dates
(English) Interview Dates for 2026-27 entry
• December 16 or 17, 2025 (Tue or Wed, either day)
• February 11, 2026 (Wed)
• April 1, 2026 (Wed)
Interview Format for 2026-27 entry
Individual Interview (English and Chinese)
Application Deadlines for 2026-27 entry
First Round: Nov 26, 2025 (Wed) noon
Further Round: Dec 31, 2025 (Wed) noon
Online Information Session for 2026-27 entry
Date: November 6, 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 6 PM – 7 PM
Format: Zoom