Master of Science in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities
Entrance Year 2024 September
Programme Code 51062
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Fund Type Self-Financed
Initial Registration Credits
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2024
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 Apr 2024
Tuition Fees $6620 per credit
Programme Leader(s)
Scheme Coordinator
Prof. Karen Liu
PDOT, BSc, MPhil, PhD, FOTARA, HKROT, OT Registered (AHPRA), OTR
Award Coordinator
Dr Will Chien
BSc (NTU), MEd (JCU), PhD (Monash)
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
This programme enriches students' knowledge and leadership through a variety of subjects, both theoretical and practical, which are relevant to the global needs of people with developmental disabilities. You will find this programme intellectually challenging and helpful to your career development. The programme also enhances the application of an inter-disciplinary team approach and evidence-based practice to develop attitudes and qualities appropriate for independent and partnership professional practice for people with developmental disabilities. On completion, you will be better equipped with advanced knowledge of practice in the field of developmental disabilities.
Characteristics
This award offers unique clinical specialisation in the field of developmental disabilities. These include:
- evidence-based practice in the management of people with developmental disabilities;
- an inter-disciplinary team approach; and
- applied research and practice in the field of developmental disabilities.
Please note this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong or Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.
