Masters Degrees in Hong Kong

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 provides 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
• 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
• Emerging Issues of Social Policy in Asia
• Quantitative Methods for Policy Research and Evaluation

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Programme Aims

This pre-registration nursing programme prepares Master entry-level Registered Nurses. The admitted students are Bachelor's degree holders in any discipline. The programme prepares students for registration with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong as Registered Nurses and to acquire the attributes to become future leaders in the profession.

1. To equip students for holistic care that encompasses safe, ethical, legal, culturally sensitive nursing therapeutics provided to clients of all ages and their families in various healthcare settings.
2. To prepare students to acquire the attributes of future nurse leaders through appraisal and translation of new knowledge in advancing nursing practice.

Programme Characteristics

This is a collaborative programme of the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital.

• The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is the first university in Hong Kong to offer a pre-registration degree programme in nursing for graduates from other disciplines.
• The School of Nursing at Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital was established in 1927, it is the only private hospital in Hong Kong with a school offering a curriculum for registered nurses.
• The motto of the School of Nursing (SN) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is "To Excel in Nursing for the Well-being of Mankind", whilst that of Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is "Quality in Service and Excellence in Care".
• The collaboration of the two institutions ensures the quality preparation of future registered nurses and will raise the profile of the nursing profession in Hong Kong.
• The programme combines basic preparation for professional qualification with advanced preparation to enable students to become competent reflective practitioners in the nursing profession.

Professional Recognition

The programme is accreditated by the Nursing Council of Hong Kong (NCHK) and graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Registered Nurses general.

Programme Structure

This programme embraces all of the theoretical components required for registration with the Nursing Council of Hong Kong. These include the introductory and applied subjects, plus subjects on biology, social sciences, professional studies and humanities that develop students' broad understanding of the biological and psychosocial dimensions of the human condition and health care.

The structure runs from simple to complex, covering child and adult care, maternal care, mental health nursing, community nursing, gerontological nursing and nursing research. Students are required to complete a clinical research project in the final year to consolidate their knowledge in research in a clinical nursing focus. Supervised field practice is organized throughout the study to integrate theory into practice.

Core Areas of Study

Nursing Arts and Sciences (10 subjects)

• Fundamentals of Nursing Therapeutics
• Nursing Therapeutics I
• Nursing Therapeutics II
• Nursing Therapeutics III
• Child & Adolescent Health
• Family Nursing with Childbearing Families
• Mental Health Care
• Community Nursing
• Nursing Older People
• Traditional Chinese Nursing

Life Sciences (3 subjects)

• Clinical Microbiology for Nurses
• Pathophysiology & Pharmacology for Nurses
• Anatomy & Physiology

Humanities and Professional Studies (7 subjects)

• Professional Nursing Concepts
• Applied Psychology in Health Care
• Social & Cultural Dimensions of Health
• Ethics & Law in Clinical Practice
• Clinical Research Methods
• Clinical Research Project
• Quality Management of Nursing Services in Health Care

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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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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

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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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.

(This programme is a purely distance learning course and it is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead)

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

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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).

Taught Subjects

Compulsory subjects

• Electronic Patient Records
• Epistemology
• Information Technology in Health Care
• Professional Development in Health Informatics

Core subjects

• Applied Biosignal Processing
• Business Intelligence and Data Mining
• Computer Programming for Healthcare
• Data Mining and Data Warehousing Applications
• Digital Imaging and PACS
• Epidemiology
• Intelligent Information Systems
• Knowledge Management for Clinical Applications
• Project Management

Elective subjects

• Bioinformatics in Health Sciences
• Database Systems and Management
• Information Security: Technologies and Systems
• Information System Development with Object-Oriented Methods
• Internet Computing and Applications
• Methods and Tools for Knowledge Management Systems
• Research Methods and Data Analysis
• Virtual Reality in Health Care

The list of elective subjects is not exhaustive. 

Dissertation

• Dissertation

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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.

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.

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.

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

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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 (MIRS) 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.

Characteristics

The Medical Imaging and Radiation Science award offers channels for specialisation 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

To be eligible for the MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (MScMIRS), students are required to complete 30 credits:

• 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits)
• 3 Core Subjects (9 credits)
• 5 Elective Subjects (15 credits)

Apart from the award of MScMIRS, students can choose to graduate with one of the following specialisms:

• MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Computed Tomography)
• MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)
• MSc in Medical Imaging and Radiation Science (Ultrasonography)

To be eligible for the specialism concerned, students should complete 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits), a Dissertation (9 credits) related to that specialism, a specialism-related Specialty Subject (3 credits), a Clinical Practicum (3 credits) and 3 Elective Subjects (9 credits).

 Compulsory Subjects

• Research Methods & Biostatistics
• ​Multiplanar Anatomy

Core Subjects

• Advanced Radiotherapy Planning & Dosimetry
• Advanced Radiation Protection
• Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Computed Tomography *
• Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging *
• Advanced Technology & Clinical Application in Nuclear Medicine Imaging
• Advanced Topics in Health Technology
• Advanced Ultrasonography *
• Clinical Practicum (CT/MRI/US)
• Dissertation
• Digital Imaging & PACS
• Imaging Pathology

 * Specialty Subject

Elective Subjects

• Bioinformatics in Health Sciences
• Professional Development in Infection Control Practice

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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.

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.

Recognition

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

Programme structure

To be eligible for the MSc in Medical Laboratory Science (MScMLS), students are required to complete 30 credits:

• 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits)
• Dissertation (9 credits)
• 3 Core Subjects (9 credits)
• 2 Elective Subjects (6 credits)

Apart from the award of MScMLS, students can choose to graduate with the following specialism:

• MSc in Medical Laboratory Science (Molecular Diagnostics)

 To be eligible for the specialism, students should complete 2 Compulsory Subjects (6 credits), a Dissertation (9 credits) related to the specialism, 4 Specialty Subjects (12 credits) and 1 Elective Subject (3 credits).

Compulsory Subjects

• ​Integrated Medical Laboratory Science
• Research Methods & Biostatistics

Core Subjects

• Advanced Topics in Health Technology
• Clinical Chemistry
• Epidemiology
• Haematology & Transfusion Science
• Histopathology & Cytology
• Immunology
• Medical Microbiology
• Clinical Applications of Molecular Diagnostics in Healthcare *
• Molecular Technology in the Clinical Laboratory *
• Workshops on Advanced Molecular Diagnostic Technology *

Elective Subjects

• Bioinformatics in Health Sciences *
• Professional Development in Infection Control Practice

* Specialty Subject

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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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 

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.

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 

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 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

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