Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Department Department of Rehabilitation Sciences

Entrance Year September 2023

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

Initial Registration Credits

3 for local students
6 for non-local students

Tuition Fees

HK$6,650 per credit for local and non-local students

Programme Leaders

Scheme Coordinator

Dr Will Chien
BSc (NTU), MEd (JCU), PhD (Monash)

Award Coordinator

Dr Cynthia Lai
PDOT, MSc, PhD, OTR, HKROT

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 to enable them to meet changing clients’ needs and contribute to the development of occupational therapy practices;
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.

Description

This programme is designed in response to the needs of members of the occupational therapy profession to keep abreast of contemporary practices and issues. It aims to equip students with a range of advanced clinical and research skills. 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.