Master of Clinical Research and Product Development (MCRPD)

English | 中文 

Since 2023, the HKSAR Government has initiated plans to develop Hong Kong into a Health and Medical Innovation Hub. One of the initiatives is the establishment of the Hong Kong Centre for Medical Products Regulation (CMPR), which is targeted to operate by the end of 2026. Once established, Hong Kong will be able to independently approve new medical products through its own regulatory system, reducing reliance on overseas approvals. This important development is expected to accelerate access to innovative medical treatments and stimulate growth in medical research and development across Hong Kong, the Greater Bay Area (GBA), and neighbouring regions.

MCRPD is an interdisciplinary programme (with 1-year full-time and 2-year part-time options) designed to equip students with the professional knowledge and practical skills required to meet the increasing demand for talent in drug and medical device registration, clinical research management, and healthcare product development.

Overview

Mode of Study	Full-time 1 year / Part-time 2 years
Medium of Teaching	English
Total Credit Requirements	66 Credits
Class Schedule & Venue	Classes are normally scheduled on weekday afternoons and evenings (occasionally Saturdays) at the HKU Main Campus, HKUMed Campus or Queen Mary Hospital.
Class Format	Most classes are held in person, with occasional hybrid/online lectures depending on the location and speaker availability.
Tuition Fee	2027-28 full-time intake: HK$ 300,000* 2027-28 part-time intake: HK$ 280,000* *Subject to University’s approval

Curriculum

MCRPD curriculum comprises 66 credits, including 8 compulsory courses and a capstone project. Courses are normally assessed by coursework, presentations, tests and written examinations.

Area	Course Code	Credits
Core Area I – Clinical Therapeutics
Clinical Therapeutics I	CRPD7001	9
Clinical Therapeutics II	CRPD7002	6
Clinical Therapeutics III	CRPD7003	6
Core Area II – Clinical Research Management
Fundamentals of Clinical Research	CRPD7004	6
Clinical Trial Essentials	CRPD7005	6
Medicine in the Real World	CRPD7006	6
Core Area III – Healthcare Product Development
Product Development and Project Management	CRPD7007	6
Product Commercialization and Marketing	CRPD7008	6
Capstone
Capstone Project	CRPD7009	15
Total Credits		66

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the MCRPD programme, candidates shall hold a Bachelor’s degree of this University or an equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to graduates from healthcare-related programmes.

For applicant with qualification obtained outside Hong Kong, where the language of teaching and/or examination is not English, should obtain ONE of the following examination results to fulfill the English language requirements:

Examination	English Language Requirements
TOEFL*	85 (Overall score) - A score of 85 or above for tests taken before January 21, 2026 - A score of 4.5 or above for tests taken from January 21, 2026 onwards
IELTS*	6.5 (Overall score） 5.5 (All sub-score)

*For September 2027 intake, IELTS and TOEFL tests must be taken on or after September 1, 2025.

Application Deadlines

Early Round: January 30, 2027
Main Round: March 30, 2027
Clearing Round (subject to availability of places): May 21, 2027

How to Apply

Please complete the application form and submit your academic transcript(s) and other supporting document(s) through the University’s online system. The application fee (non-refundable and non-transferrable) is HK$780.

Contact Us

MCRPD Programme Office

		Room 405B, 4/F, Professorial Block Queen Mary Hospital 102 Pok Fu Lam Road, Hong Kong
		(+852) 2255 5084
		mcrpd@hku.hk