Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy

Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

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12 monthsProgram duration

855 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy
Programme Aims
Graduates of this programme are able to

meet the changing needs in the practice of rehabilitation and contribute to its development;
demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing practice to ensure and advance the quality of practice;
assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;
demonstrate proficiency, confidence and independence in the safe use of manipulative physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field;
critically evaluate management methods and work within the framework of the evidence-based approach.

Description

This programme fulfils all of the requirements of international monitoring set by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organisation of the IFOMPT.
The programme provides students with a unique experience of Chinese manual therapy in an East-meets-West context.
Clinicians and clinic/department managers of private and public organisations highly commend the course for its focus on clinical specialisation.
The programme offers a balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation.
Reasonable credit transfer will be considered for equivalent subjects earned at postgraduate level.

Program overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy
Programme Aims
Graduates of this programme are able to

meet the changing needs in the practice of rehabilitation and contribute to its development;
demonstrate a lifelong ability to critically analyse and evaluate ongoing practice to ensure and advance the quality of practice;
assess patients and make rational decisions regarding physiotherapeutic approaches to treatment, through a logical clinical reasoning process;
demonstrate proficiency, confidence and independence in the safe use of manipulative physiotherapy expected of a graduate in the field;
critically evaluate management methods and work within the framework of the evidence-based approach.

Description

This programme fulfils all of the requirements of international monitoring set by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT).
Students who successfully complete the programme may be eligible to apply for full membership of the Manipulative Therapy Specialty Group of the Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association, which is a member organisation of the IFOMPT.
The programme provides students with a unique experience of Chinese manual therapy in an East-meets-West context.
Clinicians and clinic/department managers of private and public organisations highly commend the course for its focus on clinical specialisation.
The programme offers a balance of theory, practice and scientific investigation.
Reasonable credit transfer will be considered for equivalent subjects earned at postgraduate level.

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

855 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

855 USD

Other Expenses

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Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

12 monthsProgram duration

855 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Health/HealthcareMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission requirements

Important Dates

Tuition fee and scholarships

Tuition Fee

Scholarships

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