Overview

The aims of the Rehabilitation Sciences programme at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Case Management of People with Developmental Disabilities

Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science and Exercise Prescription

Neuro-psychological Rehabilitation

Psychosocial Rehabilitation for People with Developmental Disabilities

Recent Advances in Rehabilitation for People with Developmental Disabilities

Sensory and Motor Invention for People with Developmental Disabilities

Theories and Practice of Counseling for Rehabilitation and Health Professionals

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

Disciplines

Physiotherapy View 3 other Masters in Physiotherapy in Hong Kong (SAR)

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

As for the Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, the basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

208500 HKD / year

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Citizens or residents

208500 HKD / year

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Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Living costs

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