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Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

Entrance Requirements

  • A recognised Bachelor’s degree in one of the following study areas, or equivalent:
    • Optometry; or
    • Healthcare-related professions; or
    • Computer science; or 
    • Biomedical engineering; or
    • Product design 
  • One year of full-time experience in the above disciplines is favorable; and
  • Fulfil the English and General Requirements stipulated by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
    (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/pg/taught-postgraduate/admission-requirements-tpg)

 

Remark:

Shortlisted candidates may be invited for interviews.


Admission Events

Upcoming Events

Event

Date and Time Mode Venue Registration

Information Seminar

15 Oct 2024
19:00-20:00
Online +
Face-to-Face
Room R501, 5/F, Shirley Chan Building, PolyU (Campus Map) Registration will start on 4 Sep 2024

 


Application

Starts at the end of September 2024.

 

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.)

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.

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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