Overview
A combination of medical, psychological and social science subjects prepares students to enhance the functional performance of community-dwelling people with disabilities in self-care, leisure and work. Students learn how to minimize disabilities, promote health and improve the quality of life of clients and their families.
The Occupational Therapy (Honours) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University prepares students to deliver client-centred occupational therapy and to be committed to promoting equal opportunities in all members of the community.
It also prepares them for lifelong helping careers in which they will empower clients to manage their disabilities, educate the public about healthy and meaningful living and pass down their knowledge to new generations of therapists.
Career
Graduates are qualified for a wide variety of jobs in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, community agencies, schools, health and welfare settings. They are qualified for the position of Occupational Therapist II in the Hospital Authority, private organizations (private hospitals, private clinics, nursing homes and homes for the elderly), the Department of Health, the Education Department (special schools, early education and training centres), subvented non-government organizations and the Social Welfare Department (community centres, sheltered workshops and special childcare centres).
Programme Structure
- Year One of the programme includes compulsory university subjects such as Freshman Seminar for Broad Discipline in Health Science and fundamental language subjects and Foundation Subjects such as Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Functional Anatomy, and Foundation Psychology for Rehabilitation Professionals.
- Year Two of the programme includes Foundation Subjects in OT such as Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychology, Clinical Sciences and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
- Year Three of the programme emphasizes core OT disciplines: Psychosocial Practice, Medical & Neurorehabilitation, Developmental Conditions, Environmental Issues and Assistive Technology.
- Year Four of the programme extends to applied subjects such as Ageing and Geriatric Practice, Vocational Rehabilitation, etc. There is also a Group Research Project in the Final Year.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Local Jupas: 4 December: Deadline for submission of Jupas applications.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Disciplines
Occupational TherapyWhat students do after studying
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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Other requirements
General requirements
Satisfy the University's general entrance requirements of 4 core and 2 elective subjects with:
- Level 3 in English Language and Chinese Language; and
- Level 2 in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and two elective subjects.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents175000 HKD / year≈ 175000 HKD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents44500 HKD / year≈ 44500 HKD / year
Living costs
Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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