Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Optometry

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Students will be awarded one of the following degrees upon successful completion of the graduation requirements:

• BSc (Hons) in Optometry
• BSc (Hons) in Vision Science. This degree is only available with one of the Secondary Majors .

Students will be awarded one of the following degrees upon successful completion of the graduation requirements:

BSc (Hons) in Optometry

BSc (Hons) in Vision Science. This degree is only available with one of the Secondary Majors.

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

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, which may comprise optical lenses or visual training.

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

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

Career Prospects

Optometrists are the main providers of vision care in the community. Most of our graduates initially enter optometric practice as employees, and many subsequently establish their own practices. In addition, some of our graduates work in government agencies, such as the Hong Kong Hospital Authority and Department of Health.

Apart from optometric practice, there are various other opportunities in the optical industry, particularly in the area of professional services. Some of our graduates pursue postgraduate research studies locally and overseas.

Application Deadline: 02-June-2025