Master of Science in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

This programme enriches students' knowledge and leadership through a variety of subjects, both theoretical and practical, which are relevant to the global needs of people with developmental disabilities. You will find this programme intellectually challenging and helpful to your career development. The programme also enhances the application of an inter-disciplinary team approach and evidence-based practice to develop attitudes and qualities appropriate for independent and partnership professional practice for people with developmental disabilities. On completion, you will be better equipped with advanced knowledge of practice in the field of developmental disabilities.

Characteristics

This award offers unique clinical specialisation in the field of developmental disabilities. These include:

  • ​evidence-based practice in the management of people with developmental disabilities;
  • an inter-disciplinary team approach; and
  • applied research and practice in the field of developmental disabilities.
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 overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme Aims

This programme enriches students' knowledge and leadership through a variety of subjects, both theoretical and practical, which are relevant to the global needs of people with developmental disabilities. You will find this programme intellectually challenging and helpful to your career development. The programme also enhances the application of an inter-disciplinary team approach and evidence-based practice to develop attitudes and qualities appropriate for independent and partnership professional practice for people with developmental disabilities. On completion, you will be better equipped with advanced knowledge of practice in the field of developmental disabilities.

Characteristics

This award offers unique clinical specialisation in the field of developmental disabilities. These include:

  • ​evidence-based practice in the management of people with developmental disabilities;
  • an inter-disciplinary team approach; and
  • applied research and practice in the field of developmental disabilities.
Please note this programme does not confer eligibility for registration with the Physiotherapist Board of Hong Kong or Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong.

Admission Requirements

6+
80+
  • A Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology, social work, speech therapy, education, or a related healthcare discipline from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, preferably with 1 year of post-qualification work experience with people with developmental disabilities;
OR
  • A professional diploma in occupational therapy, physiotherapy, nursing, psychology, social work, speech therapy, education, or a related healthcare discipline from PolyU or a recognised institution or the equivalent, with 2 years of work experience and evidence of continuous education over the past 2 years.
If you are not a native speaker of English, and your Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification is awarded by institutions where the medium of instruction is not English, you are expected to fulfil the University’s minimum English language requirement for admission purpose. Please refer to the "Admission Requirements" section for details.

Individual cases will be considered on their own merit. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.

1 Year
Sep

International
891 USD

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