The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
JS3636
BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy 物理治療學(榮譽)理學士學位
PHYSIOTHERAPY
Short Description
This programme aims to produce qualified professionals who provide physiotherapy services to promote the health of clients and meet the healthcare needs of society. Graduates possess the knowledge, skills and professional attitudes required for the reliable, ethical and effective practice of physiotherapy. As lifelong learners and active consumers of the professional and scientific literature, graduates are able to develop the profession through continuing education and/or participating in investigative and evaluative projects. Their sense of social and professional responsibility is further reflected in their efforts to educate clients, the public and the next generation of therapists.
Remarks:
Not applicable
Programme Website
Requirements
- Programme Entrance Requirements
- General Entrance Requirements
There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred subjects with the highest weighting for admission score calculation include:
- Chinese;
- English;
- Biology;
- Physics; and
- Combined Science with Biology and Physics.
Applicants should be fit within normal range in fulfilling the physical requirements of physiotherapy practice.
Preference will be given to applicants who are able to communicate effectively in Chinese and English.
Core Subjects | Minimum Level |
---|---|
CHINESE LANGUAGE | 3 |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE | 3 |
LIBERAL STUDIES | 2 |
MATHEMATICS COMPULSORY PART | 2 |
Elective Subject(s) | Minimum Level |
---|---|
ANY 2 SUBJECTS | 3 |
Or | |
ANY 1 SUBJECT | 3 |
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MODULE 1 OR 2 | 3 |
Flexibilities on admission selection are available as follows:
- Degree programmes will accept one relevant Applied Learning (ApL) subject for meeting the entrance requirements. An attainment at Attained with Distinction (I) level or above / Attained with Distinction (obtained in 2017 or before) is required.
- Other Language subjects (i.e. Category C) offered in the HKDSE Examination will be accepted as elective subjects. Grade E or above is required.
- If students have taken both M1 and M2, they will only be considered as one subject and the best grade will be taken into consideration during admission selection.
- Students endorsed by schools for meeting EDB’s specified circumstances and having achieved the required grade in Chinese in one of the following examinations will be regarded as obtaining a Level 3 in HKDSE Chinese for meeting our entrance requirements:
Exam Level Min. Grade GCE O-Level C GCSE N/A C / 4 IGCSE N/A C / 4 HKDSE ApL(C) N/A Attained GCE A-Level E GCE AS-Level E - No penalty is applied to applicants with multiple attempts in HKDSE Examination. Similar subjects are considered once and the best grade will be taken into consideration during admission selection.
- There is no compulsory subject requirement for our programmes. Preferred subjects, if applicable, are listed in the 'Entrance Requirements & Subject Weightings' section of individual programme entries. Satisfactory performance in preferred subjects will have a positive influence on admission selection. However, applicants who have not taken the preferred subjects will still be considered for admission but they may need to take relevant underpinning subjects after admission to PolyU.
- For admission to the BSc(Hons) in Nursing and BSc(Hons) in Mental Health Nursing, students must have Level 3 or above in at least two HKDSE elective subjects from Category A. Please click here for details of the HKDSE subject categories.
- The study places offered by PolyU through JUPAS are intended primarily for admission of local school leavers. Applicants who are studying a programme or have attained qualifications at the same or above level as the programmes for which they are applying will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Please note that local and non-local applicants are considered under different admission routes with different intake quotas. Non-local applicants seeking admission on the basis of HKDSE results should submit their applications directly to PolyU. Please click here for details on the admission requirements for non-local applicants.
Calculation of scores for applicants with more than 1 sitting in HKDSE Examination
No penalty is applied to applicants with multiple attempts in HKDSE Examination. Similar subjects are considered once and the best grade will be taken into consideration during admission selection.
First Year Tuition Fee
HK$ 42,100
Contacts
General Office of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences
Email: rsdept@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 2766 5399 / 2766 6719
Statistics
Application Statistics (after Modification of Programme Choices)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2019 | 524 | 328 | 485 | 588 | 561 | 2486 |
2018 | 465 | 283 | 446 | 542 | 582 | 2318 |
2017 | 531 | 293 | 424 | 606 | 621 | 2475 |
2016 | 488 | 307 | 500 | 634 | 658 | 2587 |
2015 | 438 | 313 | 533 | 749 | 837 | 2870 |
2014 | 455 | 367 | 627 | 821 | 839 | 3109 |
2013 | 768 | 434 | 764 | 1137 | 1109 | 4212 |
2012 | 635 | 460 | 828 | 1258 | 1222 | 4403 |
Offer Statistics (as at the Announcement of the Main Round Offer Results)
Year | Band A | Band B | Band C | Band D | Band E | Total |
2019 | 145 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 147 |
2018 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 |
2017 | 128 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 129 |
2016 | 121 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 122 |
2015 | 89 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
2014 | 93 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 95 |
2013 | 88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89 |
2012 | 109 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 |