Program Overview

Master in Physiotherapy

The Master in Physiotherapy programme is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become qualified physiotherapists.

Programme Details

• Entrance Year: Jan 2026
• Programme Code: 51067
• Mode of Study: Full-time
• Normal Duration: 2 years (6 semesters)
• Fund Type: Self-Financed
• Credits Required for Graduation: 91
• Initial Registration Credits:
  • HK$22,000 for local students
  • HK$43,000 for non-local students
• Local Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
• Non-Local Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2025
• Tuition Fees: A total of HK$700,000 for 2 years (HK$350,000 per year)
• Programme Leader(s): Prof. Arnold Wong, PT, PhD

Remarks

• This programme will invite applications for admission in Semester 2 of 2025/26 from 1 August to 15 August 2025.
• Important notes: For individuals interested in applying for the Training Sponsorship Scheme funded by the Social Welfare Department (SWD), applications must be submitted by the original deadline, i.e. 15 August 2025.
• Applications received after 15 August 2025 will be eligible to apply for the Training Sponsorship Scheme and will be considered for self-financed study.
• After submitting an application, applicants are required to submit supporting documents for pre-requisite courses, such as Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.

Aims and Characteristics

Physiotherapy is the art and science of rehabilitation, preventing injuries and disabilities, restoring independence, and promoting a maximal level of function in individuals with physical and psychological disorders.

Programme Aims

The overall aim of the MPT programme is to equip students to become qualified physiotherapists who can practice physiotherapy autonomously, safely, and effectively in different settings, and to meet the health care needs of society.

Characteristics

• The curriculum is based upon a solid theoretical framework.
• Students learn and develop the ability to link theory to practice.
• The curriculum provides opportunities for students to integrate knowledge from different courses in fundamental and professional subjects to render sound clinical judgments.