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this specialty area. year of post-qualification work experience in a related rehabilitation field; OR
• A professional diploma in physiotherapy from PolyU, or a recognised institution or the equivalent, with two years
Characteristics of work experience and evidence of continuing education over the past two years.
• The programme places emphasis on the integration of
neuroscience, neuro-diagnosis, medicine and rehabilitation
into the practice of neurologic physiotherapy. Programme Structure of MSc in Physiotherapy (Neuro-rehabilitation)
• It is the only programme in Hong Kong specifically
5 Core Subjects (Total: 15 credits)
designed for physiotherapists.
• Scholarships of HK$15,000 are available for students 2 Compulsory Subjects (Total: 9 credits)
with excellent academic achievement.
2 Elective Subjects (Total: 6 credits)
Core Subjects
Advanced Study in Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Diagnostic Methods and Outcome Measures for
This subject is designed to enhance students’ ability to Neurological Dysfunction
critically apply knowledge from neuroanatomy and This subject is designed to enable students to apply and
neurophysiology, so that a scientific basis for physiotherapy interpret common electrophysiological, kinetic and
practice in the area of neuro-rehabilitation can be developed. kinematic, imaging and clinical evaluations of the
neurological system and human performance.
Contemporary Physiotherapeutic Approaches in Neurological
Rehabilitation Advanced Physiotherapy Practice in Neuro-rehabilitation I
This subject provides an in-depth overview of the This subject will build on the knowledge gained during the
physiotherapeutic management of individuals with course to develop an advanced level of skills in the
neurological dysfunctions. management of people with neurological disorders.