Masters Degrees in Hong Kong

Definitive Programme Document - http://apss.polyu.edu.hk/files/maspsd_dpd_1617_final.pdf

Programme Aims

The MA in social Policy and Social Development Programme aims to prepare students to develop the necessary core professional and personal competence required to work in the field of social policy and to engage in professional practices in social development. This involves gaining critical knowledge and skills in analysing and appreciating local and global policy issues and the ability to formulate and assess policy options that ensure effective, appropriate and sustainable outcomes, uphold social justice and improve social well-being. To these ends, the programme is designed to bring together theory and practice that enables participants in the programme to meet challenges in social development ethically and imaginatively.

Special Features

Unlike most other postgraduate programmes in social policy, this MASPSD is designed for those who are either to embark on a career in Social Policy and Social Development or those who are already mid-career practitioners seeking to improve their knowledge about public and non-government sectors specialising in social policy and planning for social development. It is structured to offer rigorous, interdisciplinary and hands-on training across a number of academic, managerial and professional disciplines that prepare participants to transfer knowledge into action to bring about social development, especially through responsible policy analysis, formulation, impact assessment and evaluation.

The programme will provide students with a solid foundation in social policy analysis that can be adapted and applied in many fields of human service provision and practice in social development. Graduates are expected to gain the competence necessary to participate effectively in social policy processes, conduct needs assessments, evaluate policy impacts and develop appropriate and relevant policy options that respond responsibly to new challenges in social development.

Programme Structure

‌•MA : to be eligible for the award, students are required to take 30 credits (6 Required Subjects including the Integrative Project and 4 Elective Subjects).
‌•PgD : Students who have successfully completed 21 credits (5 Required Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects) can exit that programme with a Postgraduate Diploma.
‌•PgC : Students who have successfully completed 12 credits (2 Required Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects) can exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of this programme may apply for membership of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA).

Core Areas of Study

Required Subjects

‌•Policy Research Method
‌•Social Context and ethics
‌•Social Policy Analysis and Social Accountability
‌•Social Planning and the Policy Process
‌•Theory and Practice of Social Development
‌•Integrative Project


Elective Subjects

‌•Assessing Globalization and Social Development
‌•Managing Information in Social Service Organizations
‌•Organization Theories and Analysis
‌•Comparative Social Policy and Social Development
‌•Contemporary Issues in Social Policy
‌•Digital Technologies and Social Development
‌•Social Impact Assessment
‌•Social Policy and Social Development in China
‌•Social Policy Evaluation

Application Period and Submission of Application

Application period and submission of application
‌•Applicants can obtain the application material and submit online application via [email protected] during Application Period.

Application Period

‌•http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study > Postgraduate Programmes > Select a Programme
‌•Late applications will be considered subject to availability of places.

Submit an Application

‌•http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Enquiries

Please contact Mr. Ken WAN at 2766 5784 or e-mail to Ms Angel SHING at [email protected] for enquiry

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The master of science in applied economics (MScAEcon) program provides an in-depth understanding of the economic mechanism of our economy. This enables graduates to make strategic decisions for business enterprises, public organisations as well as individuals in view of the drastic changes in the world economy.

The program is designed to maintain a balance between advanced theoretical coverage and applied economic analyses of the real world. The objective of the economics program is to train competent analysts in government, NGOs, financial institutions, and other major corporations.

Core Courses

ECON 7100 Research Workshops and Seminars
This course aims at preparing students for carrying out academic and applied research work. Students will learn how to identify economic issues, develop testable hypotheses,apply appropriate analytical tools, and write research proposal. This course provides students a thorough understanding of the entire process of doing academic research and applied research in Economics.

ECON 7150 Advanced Microeconomics
This course emphasises rigorous treatments of the optimisation behaviour of individual agents. Modern treatments of uncertainty, strategic decision making, as well as applying the dual relationship between economic functions in the price space and the quantity space to comparative statics analyses, provides fundamental tools to other applied studies.

ECON 7160 Advanced Macroeconomics
This course introduces students to important topics in macroeconomics, including growth theory, business cycles, New Keynesian theories, and recent development in macroeconomics. With the building of knowledge on both qualitative and quantitative macroeconomics, students are equipped with tools needed for understanding and conducting macroeconomic policy analysis.

ECON 7170 Applied Econometric Analysis
This course aims at covering graduate level applied econometric techniques to quantitatively solve empirical economic problems. In addition to the classical linear regression model, hypothesis testing and problems of non-spherical disturbances, more advanced topics are also considered. Students will be trained to formulate econometric models and to identify the causal relationships between economic variables using computer software. The emphasis is upon the interpretation and testing of results from different econometric estimation procedures. Students will also be provided with practical experience of applying these techniques to quantitatively solve empirical problems that arise in economics and business.

ECON 7310 Economic Institutions in China
This course studies key economic institutions of China that have emerged in the course of transition from a planned to a market economy. These institutions are not necessarily the first-best choices from the perspective of conventional theories of market economy, but they might overcome some of typical institutional weaknesses of transitional economies. Drawing on major contributions in recent economics literature, the costs and benefits of adopting these institutions by China will be analysed.

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A master's programme to prepare students for business in China and on the world stage.

A Career Starter

Launched in 2012, the Master of Science in Business Management (MScBM) Programme provides a general focus on junior business executives and fresh graduates from all disciplines wishing to jumpstart their business careers. With a broad and comprehensive scope ranging from accounting & finance, business law, marketing to management, and an emphasis on dimensions of international business, students shall refine their business knowledge, gain practical experience, hone personal skills, and be ready to kickstart their career.

China Focus, Global Perspective

The MScBM programme curriculum incorporates a wealth of China elements to equip students with general knowledge and skills necessary for success on the Chinese Mainland. Our China-related elective courses, to name but a few, include Legal Aspects of China Trade and Investment, International Trade and Finance in China, and Chinese Wisdom and Management. To further accentuate this China focus, students of the programme are uniquely benefited from a connection with the alumni of the MBA and MScBM programme – many of whom are senior business executives in China –through a series of learning and social activities. This connection provides valuable learning and interactive experience.

Hong Kong Baptist University also offers opportunities for international exchange via its partnership with overseas and Mainland partner institutions, with possibility of credit transfer to the MScBM programme. Moreover, as part of the programme, MScBM students can choose to participate in a one-week business field study in a city in Greater China or overseas, during which they will evaluate a designated company or industry and draw up recommendations to improve business performance. It presents a stimulating environment where students may apply their knowledge of China/international business practices to tackle challenges in a real setting.

All-rounder development

The global business world is seeing a paradigm shift towards what is termed “soft skills” – where such attributes as attitude, intuition, ideas, creativity, energy, and engagement are increasingly valued. The MScBM programme aims at cultivating these aspects of our students through a combination of seminars, workshops, corporate visits and career development training under the umbrella "Executive Development Series” specifically designed to provide a “live learning” experience. These activities offer students practical experience from business leaders, chances to obtain knowledge and skills in leadership, presentation and professional image building, and grasp of latest job market developments.

International recognition and support for International Students

The programme has been triple accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) for full international recognition. We are among the rare 1% of the world’s business schools to obtain this triple accreditation.

International applicants of the programme are also supported by an array of scholarships including the Diversity Contribution Scholarship and other awards for distinguished achievements. International students are given support by the dedicated International Office of Hong Kong Baptist University to help them adapt to life on campus and in the vibrant city of Hong Kong.

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*Subject to approval*

Programme Aims

This programme provides participants with the opportunity to develop and expand knowledge, understanding and judgment in theoretical and practical disaster management and humanitarian action.

Programme Characteristics

‌•Designed to equip students with advanced knowledge, and to continue their personal development in disaster risk management and humanitarianism;
‌•Underpinned by a multidisciplinary approach that enables graduates to conduct theoretical and practical analysis, as well as evaluation to support disaster management and humanitarian action in global health contexts;
‌•Conducted by experienced disaster teaching team members who are trainers for continuing education courses and postgraduate programmes in disaster management;
‌•Collaborates with the Humanitarian and Conflict Response Institute at The University of Manchester, a leading global centre for the study of humanitarianism and international disaster management;
‌•Provides students with hands-on field placement experience to support their future career development; and
‌•Offers flexible online* study that enables part-time students to obtain a master's degree without residency and boundary restrictions.

* The Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China reserves the right to recognise the qualifications of online programmes.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Subjects

‌•Advanced Research Methods (Qualitative Research)
‌•Advanced Research Methods (Quantitative Research)
‌•Dissertation

Core Subjects

‌•Disaster Preparedness
‌•Emergency Humanitarian Assistance
‌•Introduction to Disaster Risk Management
‌•Recovery and Rehabilitation in a Disaster
‌•Risk, Vulnerability and Resilience Assessment

Elective Subjects

‌•Community Approach to Health
‌•Disaster and Mental Health
‌•Field Placement
‌•Humanitarianism and Conflict Response: Inquiries

Enquiries

For further programme information, please contact:
The General Office, School of Nursing
Tel: (852) 2766 4369;
Fax: (852) 2364 9663;
E-mail: [email protected]

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The programme offers an opportunity for professionals in health care and related disciplines to develop the knowledge, understanding and competencies necessary to function more effectively in addition to mastering the advanced use of information technology skills in health care settings.

Programme Aims

The programme is the first of its kind in Hong Kong. It aims to equip health care professionals and students from health-related disciplines, information technology, engineering or related backgrounds with advanced information technology skills for health care settings. The course contents will address the needs of health care providers and allow for the introduction, re-orientation and/or conversion to a field that is of direct relevance to the student's place of employment.

Mode and Duration of Study

This is a credit-based mixed mode programme with a normal duration of study of 1 year for full-time study and 3 years for part-time study. The maximum duration of study is 6 years.

Programme Structure

Students need to complete 30 credits comprising 4 compulsory, 2 core and 1 elective subjects plus a dissertation (or students can choose another 3 core/elective subjects of the programme to replace the dissertation).

List of Taught Subjects

Compulsory subjects

‌•Electronic Patient Records http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/SN5023.pdf
‌•Epistemology http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/SN5024.pdf
‌•Information Technology in Health Care http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/SN6006.pdf
‌•Professional Development in Health Informatics http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/SN5303.pdf
‌
Core subjects

‌•Applied Biosignal Processing http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/BME5115.pdf
‌•Business Intelligence and Data Mining http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/ISE5606.pdf
‌•Clinical Decision Making http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HSS6004.pdf
‌•Computer Programming for Healthcare http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HSS5308.pdf
‌•Data Mining and Data Warehousing Applications http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5121.pdf
‌•Digital Imaging and PACS http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HTI5720.pdf
‌•Epidemiology
‌•Epidemiological Model Building for Healthcare and Risk Management
‌•Intelligent Information Systems http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5123.pdf
‌•Knowledge Management for Clinical Applications http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HSS5304.pdf
‌•Principles of Knowledge Engineering and Management http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/ISE531.pdf
‌•Project Management http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/LGT5037.pdf

Elective subjects

‌•Advanced Database Systems
‌•Artificial Intelligence Concepts
‌•Bioinformatics in Health Sciences http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HTI5052.pdf
‌•Clinical Research Methods
‌•Concepts of Health and Health Care http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/APSS581.pdf
‌•Database Systems and Management http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5111.pdf
‌•Enterprise Applications and Systems Management
‌•Ethics and Law in Clinical Practice
‌•Health Needs of the Community
‌•I‌nformation Security: Technologies and Systems http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5525.pdf
‌•Information System Development with Object-Oriented Methods http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5134.pdf
‌•Intellectual Property, Standard and Regulations of Medical Devices
‌•Internet Computing and Applications http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/COMP5322.pdf
‌•Internet Security: Principles and Practice
‌•Methods and Tools for Knowledge Management Systems http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/ISE543.pdf
‌•Quality Management of Health Care Services
‌•Rehabilitation Engineering
‌•Research Methods and Biostatistics
‌•Research Methods and Data Analysis http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/RS517.pdf
‌•Virtual Reality in Health Care http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/SN5307.pdf

Dissertation

‌•Dissertation http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/HSS5903.pdf

Admission and Application

For more information on admission to the MSc in Health Informatics programme, please click the links below:

Programme Leaflet http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/docs/en/education/mschi/MScHI_leaflet_2016-17.pdf

e-Prospectus Entry and Online Application ([email protected]) http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg/2016/06003-hif-hip

Definitive Programme Document; Dissertation Handbook and Forms (Intranet Access Only) http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk/en/education/mschi_info.html

Enquiries

For academic queries, please contact Dr. Thomas Choi
(Tel: 3400 3214; Email: [email protected])
For other matters, please contact Miss Rachel Tam
(Tel: 2766 4267; Email: [email protected])

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This programme provides advanced theory, knowledge and clinical skills for rehabilitation professionals. It also prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in clinical research and professional practice, offering a flexible programme of study for both specialist training and professional training.

Programme Aims

Graduates of this programme will be able to:

‌•Meet the changing needs in practice and contribute to the development of rehabilitation;
‌•Demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyze and evaluate ongoing practice so that the quality of practice can be advanced and ensured;
‌•Assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;
‌•Demonstrate the level of proficiency, confidence and independence in the safety use of manipulative physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field; and
‌•Critically evaluate the management methods and to work in the framework of evidence-based approach.

Programme Characteristics

‌•This programme fulfills all requirements of international monitoring by International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
‌•Students who successfully complete the award are eligible to apply for full membership of Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organization of IFOMPT.
‌•Unique experience in Chinese manual therapy in an East–meets-West context.
‌•Programme aimed at clinical specialization. Highly commended by clinicians and clinic/ department managers of private and public organizations.
‌•Balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation components.
‌•Reasonable credit transfer considered for equivalent subjects earned at postgraduate level.
‌•This programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong.

How to Apply

The award of MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy admit students in alternate year:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy programme will invite application for September 2017 Entry
‌•Application period: late November 2016 to 28 Feb 2017
‌•For application, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Programme Structure

1 compulsory subject - 3 credits
7 core subjects - 21 credits
1 project study - 6 credits
Total - 30 credits

Proposed Study Plan for Full-time One-year Study
1 Year Full-Time Study
Semester 1 (Sept –Jan.)
‌•Research Methods and Data Analysis*
‌•Physical Diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal Disorders*
‌•Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy*
‌•Project Study
Semester 2 (Jan –May)
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Lower Quarter)*
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Upper Quarter)*
‌•Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair*
‌•Project Study
Semester 3 (June-July)
‌•Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice I & II (6 weeks full-time day clinic)
* Evening classes


Proposed Study Plan for Part-time Study
Year 1 Semester 1 (Sept –Jan.)
‌•Research Methods and Data Analysis*
‌•Physical Diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal Disorders*
‌•Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy*
Semester 2 (Jan –May)
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Lower Quarter)*
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Upper Quarter)*
‌•Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair*
Year 2 Semester 1 (Sept –Jan.)
‌•Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice I*
Semester 2 (Jan –May)
‌•Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice II*
‌•Project Study
Semester 3 (June-July)
‌•Project Study (Cont.)

Core Areas of Study

Core Subjects
‌•Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair
‌•Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
‌•Physical Diagnosis of Neuro-musculoskeletal Disorders
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Lower Quarter)
‌•Advanced Principle and Practice of Manipulative Physiotherapy (Upper Quarter)
‌•Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice I
‌•Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy Practice II

Postgraduate Scheme

The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy
‌•MSc in Occupational Therapy
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Development Disabilities
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences
‌•MSc in Sports Physiotherapy

The awards under this scheme admit students in alternate years:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, MSc in Occupational Therapy and MSc in Sports Physiotherapy are offered in the same admission year.
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities and MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences are offered in the same admission year.

English Language Requirement

If you are not a native speaker of English, or 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 following minimum English language requirement for admission purpose, unless otherwise specified by individual programmes concerned:

‌•A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test, OR
‌•An overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

Enquiries

For academic matters, please contact:

Dr Joseph Ng

Tel : (852) 2766 6765
Email : [email protected]
For general matters, please contact:

General Office

Tel : (852) 2766 6728
Email : [email protected]

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Programme Aims

This award is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Technology, as well as others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills.

The award in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science is specially designed for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy and has the following aims.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill
‌•To provide professionals in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, as well as others interested in health technology, with the opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills;
‌•To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines and enhance their career paths;
‌•To broaden students' exposure to a wider field of health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work;
‌•To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work;
‌•To equip students with an advanced knowledge base in a chosen area of specialisation in medical imaging or radiotherapy to enable them to meet the changing needs of their disciplines and contribute to the development of medical imaging or radiation oncology practice in Hong ‌Kong; and
‌•To develop critical and analytical abilities and skills in the areas of specialisation that are relevant to the professional discipline to improve professional competence.

B. Professional Development
‌•To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
‌•To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
‌•To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
‌•To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.

C. Evidence-based Practice
‌•To equip students with the necessary skill in research to enable them to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare service and industry.

D. Personal Development
‌•To provide channels through which practising professionals can continuously develop themselves while at work; and
‌•To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation.

Programme Characteristics

The Medical Imaging and Radiation Science award offers channels for specialization and the broadening of knowledge for professionals in medical imaging and radiotherapy. It will appeal to students who are eager to become specialists or managers in their areas of practice. Clinical experience and practice in medical imaging and radiotherapy are integrated into the curriculum to encourage more reflective observation and active experimentation.

Programme Structure

The Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology consists of the following awards:
‌•MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science
‌•MSc in Medical Laboratory Science

A range of subjects that are specific to Medical Imaging and Radiation Science, and a variety of subjects of common interest and value to all healthcare professionals, are offered. In general, each subject requires attendance on one evening per week over a 13-week semester.

Award Requirements

Students must complete 1 Compulsory Subject (Research Methods & Biostatistics), 4 Core Specialism Specific Subjects, 2 Elective subjects (from any subjects within the Scheme) and a research-based Dissertation or 3 other subjects from the Scheme. They are encouraged to select a dissertation topic that is relevant to their professional and personal interests. Students who have successfully completed 30 credits, but who have taken fewer than the required 4 Core Specialism Specific Subjects, will be awarded a generic MSc in Health Technology without a specialism award.

Students who have successfully completed 18 credits, but who decide not to continue with the course of MSc study, may request to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) as follows:
PgD in a specialism if 1 Compulsory Subject, 4 Core Subjects and 1 Elective Subject are successfully completed; or
PgD in Health Technology (Generic) if 1 Compulsory Subject and any other 4 subjects within the Scheme are successfully completed.

Core Areas of Study

The following is a list of Core Subjects. Some subjects are offered in alternate years.

‌•Multiplanar Anatomy
‌•Advanced Radiotherapy Planning & Dosimetry
‌•Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Computed Tomography
‌•Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
‌•Advanced Topics in Health Technology
‌•Advanced Ultrasonography
‌•Computed Tomography (CT): Practicum
‌•Digital Imaging & PACS
‌•Imaging Pathology
‌
Having selected the requisite number of subjects from the Core list, students can choose the remaining Core Subjects or other subjects available in this Scheme as Elective Subjects.

The two awards within the Scheme share a similar programme structure, and students can take subjects across disciplines. For subjects offered within the Scheme by the other discipline of study, please refer to the information on the MSc in Medical Laboratory Science.

English Language Requirements

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" http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg/admissions-requirements section for details.

‌•Additional Document Required
‌•Employer's Recommendation
‌•Personal Statement
‌•Transcript / Certificate

How to Apply

For latest admission, please visit [email protected] http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg and eAdmission http://www.polyu.edu.hk/admission

Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Telephone: (852) 3400 8653
Fax: (852) 2362 4365
E-mail: [email protected]

For more details of the programme, please visit [email protected] website http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg/2016/55005-rmf-rmp

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Programme Aims

This award is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Technology, as well as others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill
‌•To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths;
‌•To broaden students' exposure to health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work; and
‌•To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work.

Students develop intellectually, professionally and personally while advancing their knowledge and skills in Medical Laboratory Science. The specific aims of this award are:
‌•To broaden and deepen students' knowledge and expertise in Medical Laboratory Science;
‌•To introduce students to advances in selected areas of diagnostic laboratory techniques;
‌•‌To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to the investigation of common diseases;
‌•To foster an understanding of the management concepts that are relevant to clinical laboratories; and
‌•To develop students' skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving.

B. Professional Development
‌•To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
‌•To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
‌•To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
‌•To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.

C. Evidence-based Practice
‌•To equip students with the necessary research skills to enable them to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare service.

D. Personal Development
‌•To provide channels for practising professionals to continuously develop themselves while at work; and
‌•To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation.

Programme Characteristics

Our laboratories are well-equipped to support students in their studies, research and dissertations. Our specialised equipment includes a flow cytometer, cell culture facilities, basic and advanced instruments for molecular biology research (including thermal cyclers, DNA sequencers, real-time PCR systems and an automatic mutation detection system), microplate systems for ELISA work, HPLC, FPLC, tissue processors, automatic cell analysers, a preparative ultracentrifuge and an automated biochemical analyser.

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (UK), and graduates are eligible to apply for Membership of the Institute.

Programme Structure

The Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology consists of the following awards:
‌•MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science
‌•MSc in Medical Laboratory Science

A range of subjects that are specific to the Medical Laboratory Science profession, and a variety of subjects of common interest and value to all healthcare professionals, are offered. In general, each subject requires attendance on one evening per week over a 13-week semester.

Award Requirements

Students must complete 1 Compulsory Subject (Research Methods & Biostatistics), 4 Core Specialism Specific Subjects, 2 Elective Subjects (from any subjects within the Scheme) and a research-based Dissertation. They are encouraged to select a dissertation topic that is relevant to their professional and personal interests.

Students who have successfully completed 30 credits, but who have taken fewer than the required 4 Core Specialism Specific Subjects, will be awarded a generic MSc in Health Technology without a specialism award.

Students who have successfully completed 18 credits, but who decide not to continue with their course of MSc study, may request to be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) as follows:
‌•PgD in a specialism if 1 Compulsory Subject, 4 Core Subjects and 1 Elective Subject are successfully completed; or
‌•PgD in Health Technology (Generic) if 1 Compulsory Subject and any other 5 Subjects within the Scheme are successfully completed.

Core Areas of Study

The following is a list of the Core Medical Laboratory Science Subjects. Some subjects are offered only in alternate years.
‌
•Integrated Medical Laboratory Science
‌•Advanced Topics in Health Technology
‌•Clinical Applications of Molecular Diagnostics in Healthcare
‌•Clinical Chemistry
‌•Epidemiology
‌•Haematology & Transfusion Science
‌•Histopathology & Cytology
‌•I‌mmunology
‌•Medical Microbiology
‌•Molecular Technology in the Clinical Laboratory
‌•Workshops on Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Technology

Having selected the requisite number of subjects from the Core list, students can choose the remaining Core Subjects or other subjects available in this Scheme as Elective Subjects.

The two awards within the Scheme share a similar programme structure, and students may take subjects across disciplines. For subjects offered within the Scheme by the other discipline of study, please refer to the information on the MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science.

English Language Requirements

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" http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg/admissions-requirements section for details.

Additional Document Required
Transcript / Certificate

Other Information
Suitable candidates may be invited to attend interviews.

How to Apply

For latest admission info, please visit [email protected] http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg and eAdmission http://www.polyu.edu.hk/admission

Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Telephone: (852) 3400 8653
Fax: (852) 2362 4365
E-mail: [email protected]

For more details of the programme, please visit [email protected] http://www51.polyu.edu.hk/eprospectus/tpg/2016/55005-mmf-mmp website.

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Programme Aims

The role of the mental health nurse is evolving, as the mode of delivery of healthcare services in mental health has undergone major changes, both locally and internationally, in recent decades. This programme aims to enhance students' knowledge, skills and competencies in mental health promotion and care. It provides focused studies in areas/topics of contemporary mental health nursing and its related specialised and extended roles and functions.

Programme Characteristics

‌•First local master’s programme in mental health nursing
‌•Equipping students with the latest models of mental healthcare and psychotherapeutic skills
‌•Preparation for students to extend roles of advanced practice mental health/psychiatric nurses
‌•Flexible study option for students to study in either part-time or full-time mode
‌•Optional provision of a Postgraduate Diploma as an exit award
‌•General registered nurses with relevant work experience in mental health care are eligible to apply

Programme Structure

Compulsory Subjects
‌•Concepts of Advanced Nursing Practice (3 credits) AND
‌•Advanced Methods in Nursing Research (Qualitative Research) (3 credits) OR
Advanced Methods in Nursing Research (Quantitative Research) (3 credits)

Core Subjects
‌•Advanced Medication Management (3 credits)
‌•Advanced Mental Health Assessment (3 credits)
‌•Occupational Safety in Mental Health Care (3 credits)
‌Elective Subjects (Choose 1-2 subjects)
‌•Advanced Adult Psychiatric Nursing (3 credits)
‌•Care of Older People with Mental Health Problems (3 credits)
‌•Community Mental Health Nursing (3 credits)
‌•Skills in Cognitive Therapy (6 credits)
‌•Skills in Family Therapy (6 credits)

Dissertation
‌•An individual research study (clinical research, systematic review or scientific, scholarly inquiry) to allow students to consolidate and apply their learning in practice. Each student is required to select an area/topic relevant to mental health nursing practice, education, promotion, or intervention for his/her academic inquiry or research.

Credit transfer may be applied for the same or equivalent subjects. The validity period of credits earned is up to eight years after the year of attainment.

Enquiries

For further information regarding admission, please contact:

The General Office, School of Nursing
Tel: 2766 4369;
Fax: 2364 9663;
Email: [email protected];
Website: http://sn.polyu.edu.hk

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Programme Aims

This programme aims to offer experienced registered nurses the opportunity to develop the necessary knowledge, understanding and competencies for advanced practice roles.

Programme Characteristics

Registered nurses with Bachelor's degrees in nursing gain a clinical edge while studying at PolyU. Graduates are able to:

‌•Become Advanced Practising Nurses;
‌•Meet the demands of healthcare reform in Hong Kong;
‌•Critically analyse and evaluate ongoing professional practices;
‌•Establish innovative projects to facilitate preventive, curative, and rehabilitative client care; and
‌•Choose a clinical option and/or a research dissertation.

Programme Structure

The Master of Science in Nursing programme leads to specialisation and a leadership role in Nursing.
Please click here http://sn.polyu.edu.hk/filemanager/en/content_48/progStructure_53070.pdf to view the details of subjects offered.

Other Information

Most subjects are offered in the evening, and some are offered during the summer semester. Students may have to undertake field placements for certain subjects.

Preferred Subjects

There are no preferred subjects in the selection process. All subjects will be considered.

Enquiries

For further information on admission matters, please contact:
The General Office, School of Nursing
Tel: (852) 2766 4369
Fax: (852) 2364 9663
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://sn.polyu.edu.hk

Core Areas of Study

Please refer to Programme Structure for the subjects offered.

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This programme provides advanced theory, knowledge and clinical skills for rehabilitation professionals. It also prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in clinical research and professional practice, offering a flexible programme of study for both specialist training and professional training.

Programme Aims

The aims of the programme are:

‌•To equip the students with a broadened and deepened knowledge based and skills, and enable them to meet the changing clients’ needs and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practices; and
‌•To equip the students with a lifelong ability to critically analyze and evaluate ongoing professional pactices so that the quality of practice can be ensured and enhanced.

Programme Characteristics

This programme is designed in response to demand from members of 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. The main focus will be using modern clinical applications and research-driven teaching. Specific examples include innovative computer technology and psychometrics to enhance your specialisation in such areas as vocational, geriatric, cognitive, psychiatric and community rehabilitation. This programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.

How to Apply

The award of MSc in Occupational Therapy admit students in alternate year:

MSc in Occupational Therapy programme will invite application for September 2017 Entry
Application period: Late November to 28 Feb 2017
For application, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Programme Structure

The programme is operated in both full-time and part time mode and it takes a normal duration 1 year to complete in full-time mode or 2.5 years to complete in part-time mode.

Students must complete 2 Compulsory Subjects - Research Methods & Data Analysis and Project Study, 5 Core Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects.

Core Areas of Study

The MScOT programme requires the students to complete 2 compulsory subjects, 5 core subjects, and 2 electives. Students can select elective subjects from other MSc programmes of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences. Below is the list of compulsory and core subjects.

Compulsory subjects
‌•Research Method and Data Analysis (RS517)
Subject leader: Prof. Marco Pang
Number of credit: 3
Objectives: The subject is designed to provide students with an in-depth knowledge of research methodologies and data analysis. It equips students with theoretical knowledge and analytical skills required to design or critique research studies.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
‌•Develop a researchable question.
‌•Describe the various study designs and their pros and cons.
‌•Explain the principles involved in measurement and instrumentation.
‌•Develop a conceptual model in outcomes research.
‌•Select appropriate statistical methods to analyze data and interpret research findings, including the use of software packages (e.g. SPSS).
‌•Critically evaluate scientific research publications.

Teaching/learning method:

Lectures will cover the major concepts related to research methodologies. In tutorial sessions, students will learn how to select and perform appropriate statistical analysis procedures (including the use of SPSS) for different research questions and interpret the findings.

Project Study (RS567)
Subject leader: Dr. Amy Fu
Number of credit: 6
Objective: To provide an opportunity for the students to apply the acquired knowledge in other theoretical subjects to a practical project. Through the project study, students are expected to develop critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills.
Upon completion of the subject, students will be able to:
‌•To pursue an in-depth study of a professional issue which is relevant to a chosen area of specialisation.
‌•To develop critical thinking, analytical and evaluative skills through the conduct of the project.
‌•To develop the ability to write in a scientific context.

Teaching/learning method:
Self-directed learning. Each student will be assigned a supervisor and required to complete a team project. A study plan (learning contract) will be formulated in the beginning of the study, according to the interest of the student and the supervisor. The student will be expected to meet regularly with the supervisor, but work independently.

Core subjects
‌•Students can select 5 core subjects from the following list. All are 3-credit subjects. Please note that some subjects are offered in alternate years and some have prerequisite requirements.Please click here to view http://www8.rs.polyu.edu.hk/rsmain/en/programmes/postgraduate_studies/index_id_3.html

English Language Requirement

If you are not a native speaker of English, or 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 following minimum English language requirement for admission purpose, unless otherwise specified by individual programmes concerned:

A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR;
An overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

Postgraduate Scheme

The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy
‌•MSc in Occupational Therapy
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Development Disabilities
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences
‌•MSc in Sports Physiotherapy
The awards under this scheme admit students in alternate years:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, MSc in Occupational Therapy and MSc in Sports Physiotherapy are offered in the same admission year.
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities and MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences are offered in the same admission year.

Enquiries

For academic matters, please contact:

Dr Sam Chan

Tel : (852) 2766 4310
Email : [email protected]
For general matters, please contact:

General Office

Tel : (852) 2766 6728
Email : [email protected]

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This programme provides advanced theory, knowledge and clinical skills for rehabilitation professionals. It also prepares graduates to assume leadership positions in clinical research and professional practice, offering a flexible programme of study for both specialist training and professional training.

Programme Aims

The aims of the programme are:

‌•To equip students with an advanced knowledge in Sports Physiotherapy and enabling them to meet the changing needs of Sports Physiotherapy service in Hong Kong; and
‌•To equip the students with a lifelong ability to critically analyze and evaluate ongoing Sports Physiotherapy practice so that the quality of practice can be advanced and ensured.

Programme Characteristics

‌•The programme emphasis on the integration of sports science, medicine and rehabilitation into the practice of sports physiotherapy;
‌•The only programme in Hong Kong that is specially designed for physiotherapists;
‌•Wide exposure on on-field physiotherapy services; and
‌•Unique non-local sports physiotherapy clinical placement
‌•This programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong

How to Apply

The award MSc in Sports Physiotherapy will admit students in alternate year:

‌•MSc in Sports Physiotherapy programme will invite application for September 2017 Entry
‌•Application period: late November 2016 to 30 April 2017
‌•For application, please visit http://www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Programme Structure

The programme is operated in both full-time and part time mode and it takes a normal duration 1 year to complete in full-time mode or 2.5 years to complete in part-time mode.

Students must complete 2 Compulsory Subjects - Research Methods & Data Analysis and Project Study, 5 Core Subjects and 2 Elective Subjects.

Core Areas of Study

Core Subjects
‌•Musculoskeletal Injury and Repair
‌•Diagnostic Procedures in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
‌•Advanced Practice and Clinical Integration in Sports Physiotherapy
‌•Clinical Practice I in Sports Physiotherapy
‌•Clinical Practice II in Sports Physiotherapy

English Language Requirement

If you are not a native speaker of English, or 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 following minimum English language requirement for admission purpose, unless otherwise specified by individual programmes concerned:

A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 for the Internet-based test or 550 for the paper-based test; OR
An overall Band Score of at least 6 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

Postgraduate Scheme

The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy
‌•MSc in Occupational Therapy
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Development Disabilities
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences
‌•MSc in Sports Physiotherapy

The awards under this scheme admit students in alternate years:

‌•MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy, MSc in Occupational Therapy and MSc in Sports Physiotherapy are offered in the same admission year.
‌•MSc in Rehabilitation of People wih Developmental Disabilities and MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences are offered in the same admission year.

Enquiries

For academic matters, please contact:

Prof. Ella Yeung

Tel : (852) 2766 6748
Email : [email protected]
For general matters, please contact:

General Office

Tel : (852) 2766 6728
Email : [email protected]

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This is the only programme in Hong Kong that integrates applied knowledge and skills in accounting and finance to train professionals who will be at home in both fields. The programme emphasizes real, practical international cases. Students acquire an in-depth understanding of and updated knowledge in both accounting and finance. This makes the programme suitable not only for accounting and finance professionals, but also for managers and executives in other business areas.

Programme Theme

Enhance and Broaden Knowledge in Professional Accountancy and Finance


Programme Objectives

a) To provide an opportunity to Business Managers, Professionals, and Senior Executives to develop their analytical, judgmental, and conceptual minds;
b) To enhance students’ understanding of the state-of-the-art knowledge in accounting and finance;
c) To equip students with the solid accounting and finance knowledge and practical skills needed for managing their organizations;
d) To prepare students to advance further in their professional careers, or to continue their studies in the relevant fields, and
e) To facilitate students to prepare for relevant professional qualification examinations.

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