Program Overview

Introduction to the Fast-track Integrated BSc and MSc Degree Programme

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

Aims and Characteristics

The Fast-track Integrated Bachelors and Masters Degree Programme is tailored for high-caliber students, aiming to provide an accelerated path to completing both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Undergraduate and Taught Postgraduate Programmes

• Undergraduate (Ug) Programme: BSc (Hons) in Optometry
• Taught Postgraduate (TPg) Programme: Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

Entry Path and Admission Requirements

• Year 1 Entry: Not applicable
• Year 4 Entry:
  • Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 3
  • 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, with 5 years for the undergraduate programme and 1 year for the postgraduate programme.

Level 5 Masters Degree Subjects

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, which will count towards the TPg programme award.

Level 5 Subjects and Replacement of Original Ug Subjects

• SO5009 Contemporary Myopia Control and Management: 3 credits, replacing Free elective subjects (3 credits)
• SO5100 Research Project: 6 credits, replacing SO4039 Project (4 credits)

Maintaining 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.

Programme Details

For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the programme information for the BSc (Hons) in Optometry and the Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation.