Doctor of Optometry 30 months Postgraduate Program By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |Top Universities
Program Duration

30 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

1,575 USDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims & Characteristics

Unlike many traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees that focus on research, the Doctor of Optometry (DOptom) is a professional doctorate, which offers students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their clinical knowledge...
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Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Aims & Characteristics

Unlike many traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees that focus on research, the Doctor of Optometry (DOptom) is a professional doctorate, which offers students the opportunity to broaden and deepen their clinical knowledge...
Read more

Admission Requirements

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  • A Master’s degree in optometry or equivalent; and
  • At least 3 years of full-time experience in optometry practice; and
  • Fulfil the English and General Requirements stipulated by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/study/pg/taught-postgraduate/2025/admission-requirements-tpg)
Remarks:

(i) Candidates may also be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis if they have a recognised 4-year or 5-year undergraduate degree in optometry with honours not lower than second upper class and have at least 5 years of full-time work experience in optometry practice. Candidates with 2 years of postgraduate residency training experience may also be considered.

(ii) Applicants without a Master’s degree are required to have previous knowledge of research methods before starting the programme. Their undergraduate/postgraduate curricula should have included courses focused on research methodology and analysis.

(iii) Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

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International Students

1,575 USD
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