36 monthsProgramme duration
12,025 USDTuition Fee/year
20 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Optometry is one of the five academic units in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and is a research hub in Optometry with international recognition. The School focuses on two research areas, namely myopia and the ageing eye. The aim of our myopia research is to unravel the cellular mechanism of myopia and develop clinical interventions to prevent and halt its development and progression. Our ageing eye research focuses on understanding the physiological ageing processes leading to vision loss and the pathogenesis of age-related eye diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and retinal degeneration.
The School invites high calibre students with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and good communication skills to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) studies.
Research Area
- Ageing Eye Research
- Myopia Research
Programme overview
Main Subject
Health/Healthcare
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
The School of Optometry is one of the five academic units in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and is a research hub in Optometry with international recognition. The School focuses on two research areas, namely myopia and the ageing eye. The aim of our myopia research is to unravel the cellular mechanism of myopia and develop clinical interventions to prevent and halt its development and progression. Our ageing eye research focuses on understanding the physiological ageing processes leading to vision loss and the pathogenesis of age-related eye diseases including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and retinal degeneration.
The School invites high calibre students with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and good communication skills to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) studies.
Research Area
- Ageing Eye Research
- Myopia Research
Admission Requirements
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)
At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)
Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)
Normally hold:
- A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university
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