Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
Entrance Year September 2022
Programme Code 51062
Stream Code
OTF (Full-time)
OTP (Part-time)
Mode of Study Mixed Mode
Normal Duration
1 year (Full-time)
2.5 years (Part-time)
Fund Type Self-Financed
Credits Required for Graduation
30
Initial Registration Credits
3 for local students
6 for non-local students
Local Application Deadline 30 Jun 2022
Non-Local Application Deadline 30 May 2022
Tuition Fees
HK$6,000 per credit for local and non-local students
Programme Leaders
Scheme Coordinator Dr Cynthia Lai Award Coordinator Dr Sam C.C. Chan
PDOT, MSc, PhD, OTR, HKROT
PhD (HKPU), MPhil (HKPU), PDip Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CUHK), BSc (OT) (HKPU), BSc (Kinesiology) (SFU), ATP (RESNA)
Remarks
The Postgraduate Scheme in Rehabilitation Sciences comprises the following awards:
- MSc in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 發展障礙人士復康理學碩士學位
- MSc in Rehabilitation Sciences 康復科學理學碩士學位
- MSc in Manipulative Physiotherapy 手法物理治療理學碩士學位
- MSc in Occupational Therapy 職業治療學理學碩士學位
- MSc in Sports Physiotherapy 運動物理治療理學碩士學位
Aims and Characteristics
Programme Aims
The aims of the programme are:
- to equip students with a broad and deep knowledge base and skills, and enable them to meet changing clients’ needs and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practices; and
- to equip students with the lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing professional practices so that the quality of practice can be ensured and enhanced.
Characteristics
This programme is designed in response to demand from 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. The main focus is on using modern clinical applications and research-driven teaching. Specific examples include the use of innovative computer technology and psychometrics to enhance specialisation in such areas 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.