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Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine

HKUMed is the oldest institution of higher education in Hong Kong, China and is well-known as a pioneer in medical education, training and research, while proudly upholding a reputation for morality, vision and care.

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Departments and Schools

The School of Biomedical Sciences seeks fundamental insights into the ways living systems function at the molecular and cellular levels, and use multidisciplinary approaches to apply these insights in a biomedical context.

School of Biomedical Sciences

The School of Biomedical Sciences seeks fundamental insights into the ways living systems function at the molecular and cellular levels, and use multidisciplinary approaches to apply these insights in a biomedical context.

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The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) was founded in March 2025 and represents a unique collaboration between the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry and Sciences at the University of Hong Kong.

School of Biomedical Engineering

The School of Biomedical Engineering (SBME) was founded in March 2025 and represents a unique collaboration between the Faculties of Medicine, Engineering, Dentistry and Sciences at the University of Hong Kong.

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The School of Chinese Medicine strives to deliver quality Chinese Medicine education, research and clinical services by incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the latest biomedical science knowledge.

School of Chinese Medicine

The School of Chinese Medicine strives to deliver quality Chinese Medicine education, research and clinical services by incorporating Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with the latest biomedical science knowledge.

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The School of Clinical Medicine is a vibrant and dynamic community of world-leading departments and units to drive transformative advancements in research, education, and clinical practice for the benefit of our patients and communities.

School of Clinical Medicine

The School of Clinical Medicine is a vibrant and dynamic community of world-leading departments and units to drive transformative advancements in research, education, and clinical practice for the benefit of our patients and communities.

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The School of Nursing of The University of Hong Kong was established in 1995 and has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice.

School of Nursing

The School of Nursing was established in 1995 and has rapidly gained a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and clinical practice.

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The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy is involved in teaching the fundamental principles in pharmacology and relevant knowledge pertaining to drugs to medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy students.

Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy

The Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy is involved in teaching the fundamental principles in pharmacology and relevant knowledge pertaining to drugs to medical, dental, nursing and pharmacy students.

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The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge in education and training, and the application of the public health sciences.

School of Public Health

The School of Public Health is committed to protecting and improving health for all people, through the synthesis of state-of-the-science research, the dissemination of knowledge in education and training, and the application of the public health sciences. 

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Programmes

Biomedical Sciences BBiomedSc, BSc(Bioinformatics), BSc(Major in Biochemistry), MMedSc, Master of Biomedical Innovation, Master of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy Biomedical Engineering BEng(BME) Chinese Medicine BChinMed, MChinMed, Mphil, PhD Clinical Medicine MBBS & MBBS (Distinguished MedScholar), MBBS (Graduate Entry), MS, MMDPath, MPsyMed, MRes[Med] , MCHC, MCRPD, MD, PDipID, PDipPsyMed Nursing BNurs, BNurs-ALT, MNurs, MSc(Nurs), DNurs Pharmacology and Pharmacy BPharm, MPharm, MAP, MClinPharm Public Health BASc(GHD), MPH, PCHLM

Leadership Team

Professor Chak-sing Lau is known as a pioneer in establishing and advancing rheumatology locally and beyond. He is currently Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) (Interim) and Dean of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. He is meanwhile Chair and Daniel CK Yu Professor in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology of the University's Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed).

Professor Chak-sing Lau is known as a pioneer in establishing and advancing rheumatology locally and beyond. He is currently Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) (Interim) and Dean of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. He is meanwhile Chair and Daniel CK Yu Professor in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology of the University's Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine (HKUMed).

Professor Chak-sing Lau, BBS, JP
Dean of Medicine; Vice-President & Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health) (Interim); Daniel CK Yu Professor in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology; Chair Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology; Past President (2016-2020), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine​
Professor Ying-shing Chan
Senior Advisor to the Dean cum Director of Campus Development and Infrastructure
Professor Victoria Wong
Associate Dean (Clinical Affairs)
Professor Leo Poon
Associate Dean (Human Capital)
Professor Cynthia Kar Yung Yiu, Associate Dean (Taught Postgraduate Education and Clinical Affairs), HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Professor Ivan Hung
Associate Dean (Partnership & Engagement)
Professor Eric Tse
Associate Dean (Research)
Professor Gordon Wong
Associate Dean (Clinical Sciences Education)
Professor Julian Tanner
Associate Dean (Health Sciences Education)

Academic Excellence

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Asia Ranking
2nd
QS World University Rankings by Subject
2026: Life Sciences and Medicine
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Asia Ranking
3rd
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject
2026: Medical and Health
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Global Ranking
18th
Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject
2026: Medical and Health
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Global Ranking
28th
QS World University Rankings by Subject
2026: Life Sciences and Medicine

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