Master of Science [M.S] [Rehabilitation Sciences] From The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The aims of the Programme are:

• To equip the students with advanced knowledge base and skills in the area of rehabilitation, so as to enable them to meet the changing needs in rehabilitation practice and contribute to the development of rehabilitation specialty;
• To equip the students with a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing practice so that the quality of professional practice can be advanced and ensured; and
• To develop knowledge and skills in areas of specialisation relevant to the professional discipline, so as to improve professional competence.
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Characteristics

The award includes a required component of scientific research and its application (9 credits) along with 15 credits of studies in the field of rehabilitation.?Clinical practicum is not required.?Students can choose any available subjects from the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences as the core subjects.?The elective subjects could be selected from other programmes that are of relevance to the field of study in rehabilitation.?The student along with his/her supervisor could develop his/her own programme of study tailor-made of their personal and vocational needs.

Please note this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong or Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.