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Fast-track Integrated BSc and MSc Degree Programme

Entrance Year Sep 2028

Programme Code JS3290 & 52049

Aims and Characteristics

The Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programme in BSc (Hons) Optometry and Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation are tailored for high-caliber students. This programme allows students to take up to 9 credits of TPg credits during their undergraduate studies, enabling them to expedite the completion of their Master's degree.


Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programme

Undergraduate (Ug) Programme

Taught Postgraduate (TPg) Programme

BSc (Hons) in Optometry

Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation


Entry Path and Admission Requirements

Year 1 Entry
N.A.

Year 4 Entry
1. Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 3; and
2. Recommended by the Programme Leader

 

Normal Study Duration

Students enrolled in the Fast-track programme can normally complete both Ug and TPg programmes in full-time mode within 6 years.  

  • 5 years for Ug + 1 year(s) for TPg 

Level 5 master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum

Fast-track programme students can take up to 9 credits (30% of the credit requirement of the TPg curriculum) from the following Level 5 subjects within their Ug curriculum, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.
Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.

Level 5 subjects 

Credits 

Original Ug subjects to be replaced

Credits 

 SO5009 Contemporary Myopia Control and Management

 3

 Free elective subjects

 3
 SO5100 Research Project
 6  SO4039 Project  4

 

Maintain Enrollment in the Fast-track Programme

Students are required to maintain a CGPA of 3.30 or above to stay on the Fast-track programme.

 

Further Information

For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the programme information from the links below.

Ug Programme

TPg Programme

BSc (Hons) in Optometry  

Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

 

Enquiries

For further programme information, please reach out to us through the channels listed below:

Ug Programme

TPg Programme

so.enquiry@polyu.edu.hk

so.mscvsi@polyu.edu.hk


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