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  • Am I eligible to apply for the MPsyMed/PDipPsyMed if my Bachelor's degree is not in MBBS/Psychology/Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy or other healthcare-related programmes?
    Applicants who do not hold a Bachelor's degree in MBBS/Psychology/Nursing/Social Work/Occupational Therapy or other healthcare-related programmes are welcome to apply for the programme. Our graduates are from various backgrounds, including business, educations (teachers), administration etc.
  • Am I eligible to apply for the programmes if I am in the final year of undergraduate studies?
    Applicants who are in their final year of undergraduate studies should provide us with a certified copy of their available results after submission of the online application. Successful candidates will be given a conditional offer and required to submit an official transcript soon after the result of the final degree examination is known.
  • Will the Programmes arrange briefing session for the 2025/26 admission? When will it be held if there is one?
    The information session for 2025/26 admission has been held in March 2025. Please refer to the following website for more details.
  • What supporting documents do I have to submit when applying?
    To facilitate your application,you are required to provide the official copies of your academic qualifications through the specified formats as set out below. 1. Complete/the latest official transcript(s) & Graduation Certificate(s) e-Transcript accessible via an official online platform of OR authorised by the awarding institution (e.g. Parchment, National Student Clearinghouse, Academic Certificate Verification Platform etc) [Overseas Institutes (Mainland Applicants)] Overseas Credentials Evaluation Report ( 教育部國外學歷學位認證書 ) of your overseas qualifications issued by the Chinese Service Center for Scholarly Exchange(CSCSE) [中國留學網] [Chinese version only]. e-Transcript accessible via an official online platform of OR authorised by the awarding institution. [Institutes in Mainland] (validity period should be 6 months or the longest available) online Verification Report of China Higher Education Student's Academic Transcript containing complete record of the years and examination results (中國高等學校學生成績驗証報告) (English & Chinese version). online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate (教育部學歷證書電子注冊備案表 ) (English & Chinese version)issued by the China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI)中 國高 等教育學生信息網 . online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate (中國高等教育學位在線驗證報告 ) (English& Chinese version)issued by China Higher Education Student Information (CHSI) 中國 高等教育學生信息網 . 2. Test Report of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (non-home edition), or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Valid official score report(s) directly from the examination authority to Department of Psychiatry. REMARKS 1) All e-documents are to be sent to the following email address: psymed@hku.hk. 2) Applicants are strongly advised submit their applications directly to the University and avoid the involvement of any intermediary agencies. Any misrepresentation will disqualify application(s)to the University and the University has the right to make report to the relevant law enforcement agencies which mayresultin criminal prosecution. 3) Notarized copies or certified true documents issued by the awarding universities will NOT be accepted. 4) Transcripts, diplomas,certificates and other submitted documents which are non-English should be accompanied by certified translation English.
  • How to submit my transcripts and other supporting documents?
    We would only accept e-Transcript accessible via an official online platform of or authorised by the awarding institution, or e-Transcript that are to be sent to us directly from the awarding institution. Hardcopies, certified true copies, and soft copies of transcripts are not accepted. Please send the e-Transcript through the abovementioned platform(s) to psymed[at]hku.hk.
  • Is there a written test and/or interview for the admission exercise?
    Candidates may be invited to attend an interview. However being invited to an interview is not an indicator of the chance of admission.
  • Are there any awards or scholarships that successful applicants could apply for?
    Please visit the HKU Scholarships Office website for scholarship opportunities and contact the Scholarships Office for further information.
  • When are the classes held?
    Classes are held on weekday evenings (mainly Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) only from 7pm to 10pm.
  • How many lectures do I have to attend every week?
    The Programmes are designed to provide flexibility to students, so the number of lectures you have to attend every week depends on your individual study plan. It could vary from one to three lectures per week depending on the number of courses we offer in each semesters and your study plan.
  • Where are the lessons conducted?
    The lessons are conducted at the Sassoon Road Campus in Pokfulam.
  • Do non-local students need a visa for studies? How to apply?
    Non-local students have to apply for valid study visa on their own, and the visas are issued by the Immigration Department, HKSAR Government. Please visit the following links for more information: https://www.studentvisa.hku.hk/mainland-student (mainland students) https://www.studentvisa.hku.hk/overseas-student (other international students)
  • Is there any distance learning arrangement?
    The MPsyMed/PDipPsyMed are primarily a face-to-face programme and there is no remote/online learning arrangement (except for special circumstances).

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