Fast-track Integrated BSc and MSc Degree Programme
Entrance Year Sep 2028
Programme Code JS3290 & 52049
Aims and Characteristics
The Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programme in BSc (Hons) Optometry and Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation are tailored for high-caliber students. This programme allows students to take up to 9 credits of TPg credits during their undergraduate studies, enabling them to expedite the completion of their Master's degree.
Fast-track Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programme
| Undergraduate (Ug) Programme | Taught Postgraduate (TPg) Programme | 
| BSc (Hons) in Optometry | Master of Science in Vision Science and Innovation | 
Entry Path and Admission Requirements
Year 1 Entry
N.A.
Year 4 Entry
1. Attained a cumulative GPA (CGPA) of 3.30 or above at the end of Semester 2 of Year 3; and
2. 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.
- 5 years for Ug + 1 year(s) for TPg 
 
Level 5 master’s degree subjects to be included in the Ug curriculum
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, and these credits will count towards the TPg programme award.
Below are details of how Level 5 subjects available to students of the Fast-track programme can replace the original subjects in the Ug curriculum.
| Level 5 subjects | Credits | Original Ug subjects to be replaced | Credits | 
| SO5009 Contemporary Myopia Control and Management | 3 | Free elective subjects | 3 | 
| SO5100 Research Project | 6 | SO4039 Project | 4 | 
Maintain 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.
Further Information
For further details of the programme requirements, please refer to the programme information from the links below.
| Ug Programme | TPg Programme | 
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Enquiries
For further programme information, please reach out to us through the channels listed below:
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