Doctor of Optometry - Admission | School of Optometry

Entrance Requirements

A Master’s degree in optometry or equivalent; and
At least 3 years of full-time experience in optometry practice; and
Fulfil the English and General Requirements stipulated by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
(https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/admission-requirements-tpg)

Remarks:

Candidates may also be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis if they have a recognised 4-year or 5-year undergraduate degree in optometry with honours not lower than second upper class and have at least 5 years of full-time work experience in optometry practice. Candidates with 2 years of postgraduate residency training experience may also be considered.
Applicants without a Master’s degree are required to have previous knowledge of research methods before starting the programme. Their undergraduate/postgraduate curricula should have included courses focused on research methodology and analysis.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

Admission Events

Upcoming Events

Event	Date and Time	Mode	Venue	Registration
PolyU Info Day 2024 (for undergraduate and Taught postgraduate programmes)	12 Oct 2024 10:00-17:00	Onsite	Booth of School of Optometry, G/F, CF Wing, Tang Ping Yuan Building, PolyU (Campus Map)	Register Now

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Application

Application Deadlines (for September 2025 intake)

Early Round: 10 Feb 2025

Main Round: 30 Apr 2025

Remarks:

Early applications are strongly encouraged, as there is a quota for admissions. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. Offers will be made on a rolling basis.
An incomplete application cannot be processed promptly and may reduce your likelihood of admission. Please complete all relevant fields on the application form and upload all necessary supporting documents.
Non-local candidates who require student visas for their studies in Hong Kong are strongly advised to complete and submit their applications as soon as possible. The visa application process can be time-consuming, particularly during peak admission periods. Approvals of student visa applications are entirely at the discretion of the Hong Kong Immigration Department.
Applicants are solely responsible for any consequences resulting from the delay/ late submission of their applications (e.g. delays in student visa approval or late enrollment of the programme at PolyU will not be accepted as grounds for appeals against their examination results, or any related matters, etc.)

Application Fee

HK$450 (non-refundable and non-transferrable) for 2025/26.

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Required Supporting Documents for Applications

Transcript/ Certificate	Copies of transcripts with the explanatory notes and graduation certificates for Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Note: If these documents are not in English or Chinese, applicants are required to provide official translations of the documents in English; otherwise, your application may not be considered.)
Curriculum Vitae	No more than four A4-sized pages, with a list of publications (if any) included.
Personal Statement	No more than 2 pages, including the reason(s) for applying to the programme.
Research Proposal	Information such as proposed research area/topic/title for thesis/project, project objectives, scope and background of research, research methodology and references. Note: If this information is not uploaded with the application, it should be provided before the interview.
Others	A proposed study plan (with subjects to be taken in each semester). Recommendation Letters (up to two from past or present employer(s)/research supervisor(s)). A copy of a valid official score report for an IELTS or TOEFL result (if applicable). Remarks: After the release of admission offer, the applicants will be required to ask their universities/ institutions (except for PolyU) and the relevant examination/test provider(s) to send certified true copies of their certificates and the official transcripts and score report directly to our University. Failure to do so or any discrepancies found may lead to nullification of their admission offers and registrations at PolyU.

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