Sept 2025 Entry
4 years
130 (including 24 clinical/field credits)
Prof. Yvonne HAN
BScOT (Occupational Therapy), MPhil (Neurophysiology), PgD (Psychology), PhD (Neuropsychology)
Students will be awarded the following degree upon completion of the graduation requirements:
- BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
What's New
- MPhil
- PhD
- Taught Postgraduate
- Undergraduate
- Undergraduate
Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes
This programme aims to generate graduates who are forward-looking and competent occupational therapists and can promote the health and well-being of people in Hong Kong.
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A combination of medical, physical, neurological, psychological, and social subjects prepares students to enhance the functional performance of community-dwelling people with disabilities in terms of self-care, leisure, and work. Students learn how to maximise occupational performance, promote health, and improve life meaningfulness and quality of life of clients, their families and caregivers.
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The programme prepares students to deliver occupation-based and client-centred occupational therapy with a commitment to promoting equal opportunities for all members of the community. It also prepares students for helping careers in which they empower clients to manage their disabilities, educate the public about healthy and meaningful living and pass on their professional knowledge to new generations of therapists.
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Programme Characteristics
The programme uses an outcome-based learning approach and integrates academic and clinical education. We provide numerous excellent learning resources with up-to-date technological tools, such as Web-based teaching and self-learning packages.
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We also provide global learning experiences in occupational therapy: fieldwork placements and academic exchange programmes are available in?the Chinese mainland and overseas.
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Placement Opportunities
Clinical education is an important component of professional training and development, and it is delivered through clinical placements in various settings in Hong Kong,?on the Chinese mainland,?and overseas. Students undertake placements in a range of settings, including?hospitals, outpatient clinics, childcare centres, elderly care homes, adult training centres and workshops, and long-stay care homes. Overseas clinical placements have been organised in partnership with various universities,?such as Curtin University of Technology (Australia), the University of South Australia (Australia), the University of Toronto (Canada), McGill University (Canada),?Metropolitan University College (Denmark), JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland), the University of Southern California (USA), Nanyang Polytechnic (Singapore) and Chang Gung University (Taiwan).?Further overseas placements will be arranged for students in the coming years, to broaden their global perspectives.
Professional Recognition
The programme is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT)- Approved Entry-Level Education Programme for Occupational Therapists.
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Graduates are eligible for registration as a registered Occupational Therapist (Part II) by the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong [under Section 12(1)(a) of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance, Chapter 359, Laws of Hong Kong, 1981].
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Career Prospects
Graduates gain employment in a wide variety of environments, such as hospitals, rehabilitation settings, community agencies, schools,?and health and welfare settings.?They are also qualified?for the position of?Occupational Therapist II in the Hospital Authority, private organisations (private hospitals, private clinics, nursing homes, and?homes for the elderly), the Department of Health, the Education?Bureau (special schools, and early education and training centres), subvented non-government organisations, and the Social Welfare Department (community centres, sheltered workshops, and special childcare centres).
This is a 4-year full-time programme leading to a registrable qualification, as required by the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong. The programme is also recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) for training practitioners to international standards.
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Year 1 of the programme includes compulsory university subjects, such as Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and fundamental language subjects, and?Foundation Subjects, such as Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Functional Anatomy, and Foundation Psychology for Rehabilitation Professionals. The core subject of occupational therapy is introduced in OT Theory and Process I.
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Year 2 of the programme includes Foundation Subjects in occupational therapy, such as Pharmacology in Rehabilitation, Clinical Sciences,?Professional Ethics and Legal Issues,?and Traditional Chinese Medicine. The core occupational therapy discipline is introduced in subjects?such as?Human Occupations and OT Foundations in Human Performance and Enabling Occupation in Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation.
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Year 3 of the programme focuses on core occupational therapy disciplines: Psychosocial Practice, Medical & Neurorehabilitation, Developmental Conditions, Environmental Issues and Assistive Technology.?A subject on Primary Health and Community Care is also included in this year.
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Year 4 of the programme extends to applied subjects, such as Aging and Geriatric Practice and Vocational Rehabilitation. There is also a Capstone Project,?an inter-professional education and collaborative case management subject, and a subject on healthcare management and entrepreneurship?in this final year.
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Clinical education is an important component of the programme. It is delivered through clinical placements in various settings in Hong Kong, the Chinese mainland, and overseas. Students are required to undertake 1,000 hours of clinical placement throughout the programme, spread across five blocks.
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Information on the subjects offered can be obtained at www.polyu.edu.hk/rs.
Satisfy the University's?General Entrance Requirements.
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Please click here for the subject weightings for 2025/26.
There is no compulsory subject requirement.?Preferred subject(s) with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include(s):
2024/25 Average Score: Any?Best 5 Subjects?(with Subject Weighting)?=?281.8
For further programme information, please contact:
the General Office (tel.: 2766 6719/2766 5399; email:?rs.bot@polyu.edu.hk).
I am a Year 3 occupational therapist student. Time flies: I will graduate in the coming year. I am grateful to be studying towards a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy at 小优短视频, as in addition to learning foundational theory and practical skills, I am learning various healthy living skills, such as acupuncture, Baduanjin, and stretching exercises. These living skills are not only useful for reducing my everyday tiredness but are also helpful daily exercises that are performed by my family. The numerous student organisations and projects in the 小优短视频 RS department also provide me with various extracurricular service opportunities. Furthermore, there are many ways to join overseas or Mainland exchange programmes, which have allowed me to broaden my horizons. Through these activities, I have been able to apply my theoretical and technical knowledge in clinical practice, which has enhanced my practical skills and prepared me to become an occupational therapist to serve clients.
我是职业治疗学系的叁年级学生，时间过得真快，明年我就毕业了。很荣幸能在理工大学修读职业治疗，除了学到基础理论和实务技能，我更学会将所学运用於生活当中，如指压、八段锦、拉伸运动等，这些技能不但能够帮助我舒缓疲劳，还可以分享给家人作日常运动。此外，学系还有不同的学生组织和科研计划，让我在获得体验多元化课程及参与校外服务的宝贵经验外，更有不少机会参与国内与境外的学生交流活动，把学到的理论和手法应用在真实个案上，从而获益匪浅。
Studying occupational therapy at 小优短视频 has affirmed my passion for enhancing the quality of life of the public. Throughout the 4-year program, I gained knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, OT theory and processes, and psychology and developmental dysfunction. These courses were essential to develop my fundamental clinical reasoning for analysing cases during the clinical placements. My hands-on experiences and therapeutic skills were also sharpened by participating in the tutorials, which enhanced my confidence and satisfaction when delivering treatments to patients.
The programme offers many opportunities, ranging from projects on the design of innovative assistive devices and NGO visits to "We Care We Share" service-learning projects, which allow us to apply and consolidate the knowledge that we have learned in classes. As an OT-to-be, I cherish my time in this programme, as I am surrounded by knowledgeable, approachable, and supportive teachers; interact with patients who give me advice; and my friendly classmates, who work with me on the projects and in studying for exams.
时间飞逝，我已在理工大学完成四年的职业治疗课程。修读期间，我有幸参与学校提供的各式学习机会，例如参观不同的学校和医院、海内外交流活动、创新科技比赛等等，这些都让我获益良多。儘管近年因疫情转成线上学习，有赖教授和助教老师们的通力合作，提供了丰富的线上学习资源，让我们可於家中进行全方位学习。在实习过程中，我亦充份体会职业治疗师在提升患者生活质素和重投社会上的重要性，令我深切地感受到这是一个具挑战同时也富有使命感的行业。
To?evaluate applicants’ potential for the programme and the profession?and to assess their language and interpersonal skills.
1.5 hours
Band A applicants may be invited for interview as needed.
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To evaluate applicants' potential for the programme and the profession and to assess their language and interpersonal skills.
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Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.
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