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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) – PhD in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) PhD programme in Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences.

Programme overview

University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
Region
Hong Kong
Field
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Intake
September
  • Direct PhD Available
  • World-Class Faculty

Research Focus

Eye-based digital health, generating artificial intelligence, multimodular artificial intelligence and the application of artificial intelligence and clinical practice. Appropriate for students: clinical medicine (especially ophthalmology, video medicine), biomedical engineering, public health, health informatics, computer science, artificial intelligence, data science.

Entry Requirements

  • Academic background: 1) A first-class honours bachelor's degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, robotics or a related discipline (GPA of at least 3.6), or a master's degree in a related field (GPA of at least 3.0). 2) Practical project experience. 3) Conference papers or publications in a first-quartile journal are preferred.
  • Language requirements: 1) IELTS of at least 6.5. 2) TOEFL of at least 80. 3) Applicants who hold a degree from an English-speaking country may be exempt from the language requirement.

Application Materials

  1. Certificate and report card.
  2. Personal presentation and curriculum vitae.
  3. Research proposals.
  4. 2An academic letter of recommendation.

Application Period

Enrolment time: 9 First round of application deadlines for local/non-local students: second round of last year 10 17 days: 2 days of the same year 27 days. Application process:

  • The applicant submits a curriculum vitae and will make a preliminary assessment.
  • Private interviews with potential mentors will be invited through the initial screening.
  • Interviews are successful and applications are formally submitted through the network of officials.
  • Notice of admission.

Programme Structure and Funding

Undergraduate students live 4 years. M.A. 3 years. M.A. 4 years.

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