Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy
Entrance Year Sept 2025
Programme Code 51062
Stream Code
SPF (Full-time)
SPP (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
31
Initial Registration Credits
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2025
Tuition Fees
HK$7,000 per credit for local and non-local students
Programme Leader(s)
Scheme Coordinator
Prof. Karen Liu
PDOT, BSc, MPhil, PhD, FOTARA, HKROT, OT Registered (AHPRA), OTR
Award Coordinator
Prof. Amy Fu
PDPT, MPhil, PhD
Remarks
The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:
- MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 發展障礙人士復康理學碩士學位
- MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences 康復科學理學碩士學位
- MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy 手法物理治療理學碩士學位
- MSc in Occupational Therapy 職業治療學理學碩士學位
- MSc in Sports Physiotherapy 運動物理治療理學碩士學位
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are:
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To equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in sports physiotherapy so as to meet the changing needs of sports physiotherapy service in Hong Kong.
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To equip students with a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing sports physiotherapy practice; and to maintain the highest quality of practice.
Characteristics
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The programme emphasises the integration of sports science, medicine and rehabilitation into the practice of sports physiotherapy;
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The only programme in Hong Kong that is specially designed for physiotherapists;
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Wide exposure on on-field physiotherapy services; and
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Unique sports physiotherapy clinical placement.
Please note this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong.
Students who have passed and completed the Professional Certificate in Advanced Practice in Sports Physiotherapy at PolyU. SPEED may apply for exemption of 6 credits from this programme.
