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Proposed Study Pattern

One-year Full-time Mode


Year 1 Semester 1
Research methods and data analysis
Two core subjects
MSc in Physiotherapy
One elective subject (Neuro-rehabilitation)
Project study
Year 1 Semester 2
Three core subjects
One elective subject
Project study
Two-year Part-time Mode
Compulsory Subjects
Year 1 Semester 1
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Research methods and data analysis
This course will provide students with the fundamental
Two core subjects
knowledge and skills required to write a quality research
Year 1 Semester 2
proposal and plan a clinical research study.
Three core subjects
Project Study Year 2 Semester 1
This subject is designed to enhance the students to pursue One elective subject
an in-depth study of a selected neurological issue. Project study
Year 2 Semester 2
Elective Subjects One elective subject
Elective subjects can be chosen from other MSc awards Project study
offered by the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences or
other departments at PolyU, including:
• Acupuncture Theory and Practice in Physiotherapy
Application
• Current Development in Neurological Rehabilitation
For September 2010 admission: from 15 December 2009
• Neuro-psychological Rehabilitation Initial Deadline: 1 March 2010
• Independent Study
Applicants may visit www.polyu.edu.hk/study for details.
• Pain Management: a Multidimensional Approach
For more information about the programme, please visit:
http://www2.rs.polyu.edu.hk/rs/main/postgraduates.aspx
Teaching team
Dr. Margaret Mak (Award Coordinator)
Enquiry
Dr. Stephanie Au-yeung
For academic matters, please contact:
Dr. Shamay Ng Dr Margaret Mak
Dr. Marco Pang Tel : (852) 2766 6708
Experts from within the clinical community, including Email : Margaret.Mak@inet.polyu.edu.hk
neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists,
For general enquiries, please email to:
occupational therapists, speech therapists, prosthetists
rsdept@inet.polyu.edu.hk or call (852) 2766 4394.
and orthotists, will also be invited to address students
during the Programme.
Aims Fee
This award aims to equip students with an advanced Tuition fee: HK$84,000 for the whole programme or HK$2,800 per credit
scientific and clinical knowledge in the field of neurological
rehabilitation, enabling them to develop the attitudes and Entrance Requirements
qualities necessary to become leaders and consultants in
• A Bachelor's degree in physiotherapy from PolyU, or a recognised institution or the equivalent, preferably with one

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.

Advanced Physiotherapy Practice in Neuro-rehabilitation II


This subject is designed to advance clinical competence in
a clinical environment and community settings.

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