Program Overview

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Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

The Faculty of Health and Social Sciences offers various programs in the field of optometry.

Undergraduate Programmes

BSc (Hons) in Optometry

The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Optometry is a program that provides students with a comprehensive education in optometry.

• Introduction
• Recognition and Prospects
• Curriculum
• Scholarships and Financial Aids
• Clinical Training
• Exchange Programme
• Student Message
• FAQs

Student Exchange Programme

The Student Exchange Programme is part of the internationalisation drive at PolyU, which welcomes overseas exchange students and full-time overseas students. The program currently runs outbound student exchange programmes in China, Australia, and North America, amongst others.

Taught Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Optometry

The Doctor of Optometry is a postgraduate program that provides advanced education in optometry.

Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation

The Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation is a postgraduate program that focuses on vision science and innovation.

Research Postgraduate Programmes

Projects Recruiting Research Students

The faculty offers various research projects that recruit research students.

Words from HKPFS Awardees

The faculty features words from HKPFS awardees, showcasing their experiences and achievements.

Doctor of Health Science (Optometry)

The Doctor of Health Science (Optometry) is a program that provides advanced education in optometry and health science.

Other Post-qualification Education

Residency Programme

The Residency Programme is a post-qualification education program that provides advanced training in optometry.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Activities

The faculty offers various CPD activities for optometry professionals to enhance their skills and knowledge.

Teaching Innovations & Facilities

Teaching Innovations

The faculty implements various teaching innovations to enhance student learning.

Teaching Facilities

The faculty has state-of-the-art teaching facilities to support student learning.

Innovative Projects

The faculty undertakes innovative projects to advance optometry education and research.

Research

Research Foci

The faculty has various research foci, including myopia research and vision science.

Research Areas

The faculty conducts research in various areas, including public health and clinical trials.

Public Health Research Group

The Public Health Research Group conducts research on public health issues related to optometry.

Research Achievement

The faculty has achieved various research outcomes and awards, showcasing its research excellence.

Clinical Trial Unit for Vision

The Clinical Trial Unit for Vision conducts clinical trials on vision-related issues.

Research Centres and Laboratories

The faculty has various research centres and laboratories, including the Centre for Myopia Research and the PolyU-Stanford Joint Research Centre for Longitudinal Deep Omics.

Research Collaboration

The faculty collaborates with various institutions and industries to advance optometry research.

Impactful Knowledge Transfer

The faculty transfers knowledge to the community through various means, including publications and presentations.

Research Subject Recruitment

The faculty recruits research subjects for various studies and clinical trials.

Optometry Clinic

Make an Appointment

The Optometry Clinic provides various services, including primary eye care consultation and specialty clinics.

Primary Eye Care Consultation

The clinic offers primary eye care consultation services.

Specialty Clinics

The clinic has various specialty clinics, including myopia management and children's vision and binocular vision.

Other Services

The clinic provides other services, including contact lens service and glaucoma investigation.

Fee

The clinic has a fee structure for its services.

Our Optometrists

The clinic has a team of experienced optometrists.

Clinic Equipment

The clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

Service User Notes

The clinic provides service user notes, including bad weather arrangement and personal information collection statement.

Community Engagement

Community Eye Care Centres

The faculty has community eye care centres that provide eye care services to the community.

Vision of Love Mobile Eye Care Project

The faculty has a mobile eye care project that provides eye care services to underserved communities.

Vision Screening

The faculty conducts vision screening for various groups, including children and adults.

Eye Care Publicity

The faculty promotes eye care through various means, including publicity campaigns.

Eye Health Info Gallery

The faculty has an eye health info gallery that provides information on eye health issues.

News and Events

News

The faculty has news and updates on its activities and achievements.

Events

The faculty organizes various events, including conferences and seminars.

Media Coverage

The faculty has media coverage of its activities and achievements.

Photo Gallery

The faculty has a photo gallery that showcases its activities and events.

Video Gallery

The faculty has a video gallery that showcases its activities and events.

About SO

Message from Head

The head of the faculty has a message for students, staff, and stakeholders.

Vision and Mission

The faculty has a vision and mission that guides its activities and decisions.

SO Affiliations

The faculty has affiliations with various institutions and organizations.

Job Opportunities

The faculty has job opportunities for various positions, including academic and administrative staff.

Giving to SO

The faculty welcomes donations and gifts to support its activities and research.