Sept 2025 Entry
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
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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
What's New
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are
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to equip students with a broad and deep knowledge base and skills, and to enable them to meet changing clients’ needs and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practices;
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to equip students with the lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate current professional practices so that the quality of practice can be ensured and enhanced.
Description
This programme is designed to meet the needs of members of the occupational therapy profession to keep abreast of contemporary practices and issues. It aims to equip students with a range of advanced clinical and research skills. It focuses primarily on the use of modern clinical applications and research-driven teaching. Specific examples include the use of innovative computer technology and psychometrics to enhance specialisation in areas such as vocational, geriatric, cognitive, psychiatric and community rehabilitation.
Please note that this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.
The MScOT programme requires students to complete 3 Compulsory Subjects, 5 Core Subjects and 2 Electives. Students can choose Elective Subjects from other MSc programmes offered by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Below is a list of Compulsory and Core Subjects.
3 Compulsory Subjects (10 credits)
- RS517 Research Methods and Data Analysis
- RS567 Project Study
- HTI5T04 Academic Integrity and Ethics (Health and Social Sciences)
5 Core Subjects (15 credits)
To be offered in 2025/26 (provisional)
- RS5200 Advanced Occupational Therapy Study
- RS510 Neuro-psychological Rehabilitation
- RS587 Complementary and Alternate Therapies
- RS520 Vocational Rehabilitation
- RS5201 Current Development in Neurological Rehabilitation
2 Elective Subjects (6 credits)
- Students can choose other subjects offered by the scheme
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Scheme Coordinator
Prof. Karen Liu
PDOT, BSc, MPhil, PhD, FOTARA, HKROT, OT Registered (AHPRA), OTR
Award Coordinator
Dr Cynthia Lai
PDOT, MSc, PhD, OTR, HKROT
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A Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy or related occupational therapy training from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, preferably with 1 year of post-qualification work experience in occupational therapy;
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A professional diploma in occupational therapy from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, with 2 years of work experience and evidence of continuous education over the past 2 years.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
For academic matters, please contact:
Dr Cynthia Lai
Tel: (852) 2766 6710
Email: cynthia.yy.lai@polyu.edu.hk
For general matters, please contact:
General Office
Tel: (852) 2766 6728
Email: rsmsc@polyu.edu.hk
For programme details, please visit the RS homepage.
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
HK$7,000 per credit for local and non-local students
Being a student at PolyU was an unforgettable experience for me. Its beautiful campus, varied campus activities, and abundant online and offline learning resources have enriched my daily life. Here, I had the opportunity to fully understand and implement Evidence-based Practice (EBP) and further improve my critical thinking skills through the well-organised curriculum. The professors in our faculty are all top-notch researchers, thanks to whom I understood the deep meaning of research. The course “Study Project” allowed me to put into practice the entire research process: identifying a problem, designing and conducting the research, collecting and analysing data, writing an article and publishing it. Although the process was full of challenges, it sparked my passion for research. I sincerely believe that I will be more motivated to participate in both clinical and research work in the future. I highly recommend this MScOT programme to those who are passionate about OT and want to further their career.
My experience in the MSc in Occupational Therapy programme was fruitful and enjoyable. It greatly benefitted me professionally and personally. On a professional level, this programme allowed me to deepen my research and practical knowledge beyond fundamental theories. We were encouraged to evaluate current healthcare policies and service models, and to brainstorm solutions to these contemporary issues. This sharpened my critical thinking and deepened my understanding of OT practices in Hong Kong from different perspectives. Studying in this programme also expanded my knowledge of the latest advances in rehabilitation. We had the opportunity to conduct research projects and publish articles in journals. Better yet, the programme offers students the flexibility to choose courses according to their interests and specialisation, which can be tailored to their study needs and relevant to their day-to-day work as therapists. On a personal level, I had the chance to reflect and apply the knowledge acquired in this programme in practice. I met therapists from various backgrounds; it was a valuable opportunity to work together and share our clinical experiences.
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