Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology

Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy

Jan 2024 Entry

Introduction

Introduction


The Department of Applied Biology and Chemical Technology (ABCT) is a multi-disciplinary department that embraces chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biochemical engineering and food science. In keeping with the mission of PolyU, ABCT focuses on providing high-quality education and building our strength in basic and applied research to meet the requirements of a rapidly changing society.

 

Please visit our website for more information about our research areas and programmes.

Research Areas

Research Areas


Biology


Biological research within the ABCT department covers a wide spectrum, from the molecular to the cellular and to the organism levels, with the aim of tackling some of the most important and challenging issues in biological research today. A full list of our biological research areas can be found herein.

Biochemistry and Biophysics

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Bioengineering

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Bioinformatics

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Biotechnology

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Cancer Biology

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Chinese Medicine

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Environmental Biology

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Genetics

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Microbiology

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Molecular Biology

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Molecular Pathology

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Pharmacology

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Proteomics

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Structural Biology 

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Toxicology

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Chemistry

Chemical research in the ABCT department is led by academics covering a wide spectrum of areas, divided into the categories listed below. The Department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to support interdisciplinary collaborations and high-level research on topics from fundamental concepts to practical applications. 

Analytical Chemistry

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Carbon Nanomaterials

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Chinese Medicine

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Chemical Biology

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Environmental Chemistry and Technology

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Inorganic Chemistry

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Materials Chemistry

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Medicinal Chemistry

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Organic Chemistry

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Physical Chemistry

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Photochemistry and Photophysics

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Polymer Chemistry

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Supramolecular Chemistry

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Food Safety and Technology

The related research in the Department involves inter-disciplinary collaborations and combinations of various technologies to address important issues in food, with current research areas listed below. The Department aims to establish a world-class food safety and technology centre.

Food Chemistry and Analysis

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Food Engineering and Process

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Food Microbiology

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Food Nutrition

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Food Toxicology

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Functional Food

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Nutritional Epidemiology

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Public Health Nutrition

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Research Facilities

Research Facilities


 

Please visit our website for more information about our research facilities.

Other Information

Other Information


No information is available at present.

Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents


Academic Referee's Report

Compulsory - Two Academic Referee's Reports are required for the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), 3+1 Top-up Funding Scheme and PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS);

 

Optional - For PolyU Research Postgraduate programmes

Curriculum Vitae

Compulsory

Research Proposal

Compulsory - For the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS), 3+1 Top-up Funding Scheme and PolyU Presidential PhD Fellowship Scheme (PPPFS);

 

Optional - For PolyU Research Postgraduate programmes

 

A standard form must be used for the submission of research proposal.  Please click here to download the form.

Transcript / Certificate

Compulsory

  • Graduation certificate(s) with official stamp - Applicants with academic qualifications from Mainland China must submit both the Degree Certificate (學位證書) and Graduation Certificate (畢業證書); and
  • Transcript(s) with official stamp - showing all the course and grades taken during the whole study period and containing all pages including the explanatory notes and the grading system.