BSc (Hons) in Optometry 60 months Undergraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

60 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,436 USDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

1 - BSc (Hons) Scheme in Optometry (Optometry)

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to prepare students to become primary eyecare practitioners with expert knowledge of the eye and the visual system. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose visual problems and offer treatment options ranging from optical lenses to visual training.

The journey to becoming an eye care practitioner begins with establishing a strong foundation in the basic life sciences, followed by a thorough grounding in the optometric sciences. In the second half of the programme, students acquire the necessary clinical skills to effectively manage a wide variety of visual problems. The five semesters of supervised clinical training with real patients in our Optometry Clinic and Satellite Clinics give our students many opportunities to learn to care for patients and consolidate their clinical skills and knowledge.

Throughout the programme, students learn about ethical, professional and legal issues in preparation for their clinical practice.

2 - BSc (Hons) Scheme in Optometry (Vision Science)

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to equip students with knowledge of key principles of optometry and vision science, which will enable them to work in the ophthalmic industry and health-care settings. Students are trained to provide comprehensive and high-quality support for research activities to contribute to the development of vision science research in Hong Kong and worldwide.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

1 - BSc (Hons) Scheme in Optometry (Optometry)

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to prepare students to become primary eyecare practitioners with expert knowledge of the eye and the visual system. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to diagnose visual problems and offer treatment options ranging from optical lenses to visual training.

The journey to becoming an eye care practitioner begins with establishing a strong foundation in the basic life sciences, followed by a thorough grounding in the optometric sciences. In the second half of the programme, students acquire the necessary clinical skills to effectively manage a wide variety of visual problems. The five semesters of supervised clinical training with real patients in our Optometry Clinic and Satellite Clinics give our students many opportunities to learn to care for patients and consolidate their clinical skills and knowledge.

Throughout the programme, students learn about ethical, professional and legal issues in preparation for their clinical practice.

2 - BSc (Hons) Scheme in Optometry (Vision Science)

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

The programme aims to equip students with knowledge of key principles of optometry and vision science, which will enable them to work in the ophthalmic industry and health-care settings. Students are trained to provide comprehensive and high-quality support for research activities to contribute to the development of vision science research in Hong Kong and worldwide.

Admission Requirements

4+
80+
23+
180+
6+
590+
32+

5 Years
Sep

International
22,436 USD

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