Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

Programme Curriculum

The programme is composed of a 24-credit of coursework component, a 6-credit of research project component and a 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) component. The coursework consists of 5 Compulsory Subjects (15 credits) and 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits).

A major highlight of the programme is the 6-credit research project, designed to showcase students’ research capabilities, originality, and independence. Through this project, students will make significant contributions to their fields using advanced data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and state-of-the-art laboratory techniques. The project promotes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating healthcare, computer science, biomedical engineering, and design. This holistic strategy broadens research scope, fosters collaboration, and equips students to tackle complex, real-world problems.

To be eligible for the MScVSI award, students are required to: (1) accumulate 31 credits (24 credits of coursework, 6 credits of research project and 1 credit of Academic Integrity and Ethics (AIE) subject); (2) satisfy the National Education (NE) requirement; and (3) have a Grade Point Average of 1.7 (grade C-) or above at the end of the programme.

Compulsory Subjects

SO5001	Digital Health: Transforming Healthcare through Technology	(3 credits)
SO5002	Adaptive Technology in Vision Science	(3 credits)
SO5003	Entrepreneurship in Ophthalmic Industry	(3 credits)
SO5004	Principle and Practice of Ophthalmic Health Care	(3 credits)
SO5005	Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods	(3 credits)

Elective Subjects

(Three are to be selected:)

SO5006	Advanced Vision Science	(3 credits)
SO5007	Cutting-edge Investigations in Vision and Biomedical Research	(3 credits)
SO5009	Contemporary Myopia Control and Management	(3 credits)
SO6006	Visual Neuroscience	(3 credits)
BME5150	Medical Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics	(3 credits)
COMP5511	Artificial Intelligence Concept	(3 credits)
COMP5517	Human Computer Interface	(3 credits)
HTI5052	Bioinformatics in Health Sciences	(3 credits)

Research Project

SO5100

Research Project

(6 credits)

AIE Subject

HTI5T04

Academic Integrity and Ethics
(Health and Social Sciences)

(1 credits)

Remark:

1. Students who wish or need to terminate their studies after successful completion of 19 taught subjects (including five compulsory subjects, one elective subject and the AIE subject) may also consider opting for the exit award, i.e., Postgraduate Diploma in Vision Science and Innovation.

2. There is no tuition charge for the 1-credit Academic Integrity and Ethics subject.

Recommended Study Pattern

Full-time Study

	First Semester	Second Semester	Summer Term
First Year	5 subjects + Research Project (3 credits x4 + 1 credit + 6 credits)	4 subjects + Research Project (3 credits x4 + 6 credits (attained))	Optional: 1 elective subject may be offered during the Summer Term

Part-time Study

	First Semester	Second Semester	Summer Term
First Year	3 subject (3 credits x3)	4 subjects (3 credits x3 + 1 credit)	Optional: 1 elective subject (each worth 3 credits) may be offered during the Summer Term
Second Year	2 subjects + Research Project (3 credits x2 + 6 credits)	Research Project (6 credits (attained))

Remark:
The above plans are for reference only.

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