The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has received approval to establish Hong Kong's third medical school, offering a four-year second-degree medical program. In a recent interview, HKUST President Professor Nancy Ip stated that the school will admit its first cohort of 50 students in 2028, with enrollment expected to gradually increase. Once the Ngau Tam Mei campus is completed and operational, the annual intake of medical students is projected to rise to 200.
Professor Ip mentioned that initially, the university hopes to admit students whose first degrees are primarily in biology or health-related fields. As the medical school develops, she believes it can enroll students from diverse academic backgrounds and disciplines. Even if a student's first degree is in arts, artificial intelligence, or other fields, as long as they have a strong interest in medicine and are enthusiastic about interdisciplinary integration in medical technology, they would be welcomed. She added that fostering interaction and exchange between local and non-local students will help build a better learning environment.
She also emphasized that the medical school's admissions process will place significant importance on interview performance, noting that graduating with first-class honors does not guarantee acceptance. Professor Ip stressed that the most important quality in a doctor is medical ethics. Through interview conversations, the university can better assess a student's qualities, including whether they are patient-centered, possess empathy, and are genuinely suited to the interdisciplinary learning model of the new medical school.
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