The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrated the inauguration of the Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) programmes for the 2025/26 academic year on 8 January 2026.
Prof. Marco Pang, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation, and Head of PolyU RS, highlighted the evolution of the master’s programmes and the growing recognition of physiotherapists and occupational therapists as first contact healthcare professionals.
The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mrs Winnie Kang, JP, Commissioner for Rehabilitation from the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, underscoring the significance of these programmes in shaping the future of rehabilitation services.
A key moment of the event was the Student Pledge Ceremony, led by Prof. Pang. New students took an oath pledging to uphold the core values and ethical standards of their professions.
The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 2025 to Prof. William Wu by Mrs Winnie Kang, JP.
The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) celebrated the inauguration of the Master in Physiotherapy (MPT) and Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) programmes for the 2025/26 academic year on 8 January 2026. The ceremony was honoured by the presence of Mrs Winnie Kang, JP, Commissioner for Rehabilitation from the Labour and Welfare Bureau of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, underscoring the significance of these programmes in shaping the future of rehabilitation services.
Prof. Marco Pang, Shun Hing Education and Charity Fund Professor in Rehabilitation Sciences, Chair Professor of Neurorehabilitation, and Head of PolyU RS, delivered an inspiring address. He highlighted the evolution of the master’s programmes and the growing recognition of physiotherapists and occupational therapists as first‑contact healthcare professionals.
A further highlight of the event was the sharing of success stories by Dr James Lee, an MOT graduate, and Mr Matthew Chan, an MPT graduate, who encouraged the new cohort of students to aspire to excellence. The ceremony also featured the presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 2025 to Prof. William Wu. Prof. Wu’s distinguished career and contributions to medical science make him an outstanding and deserving recipient of this accolade.
A key moment of the event was the Student Pledge Ceremony, led by Prof. Pang. New students took an oath pledging to uphold the core values and ethical standards of their professions. This symbolic moment marked the beginning of their journey into the impactful fields of physiotherapy and occupational therapy, reaffirming their commitment to serving the community with compassion and integrity.
Under the Social Welfare Department’s Training Sponsorship Scheme, the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences has been offering the two‑year full‑time entry‑level MPT and MOT programmes in alternate years since 2012, and on an annual basis since 2021. Both programmes have played a crucial role in training future rehabilitation professionals, contributing significantly to alleviating manpower shortages in these essential healthcare sectors.
