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JSST04: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy (SSSDP)Programme Information for 2027/2028 EntryProgramme codeJSST04Study levelBachelor’s degreeProgramme full title (English)Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational TherapyProgramme full title (Chinese)職業治療學(榮譽)理學士Programme short nameBSc(OT)Programme duration4 yearsURLStudy AreaMedicine, Dentistry and Health SciencesShort descriptionThis is a 4-year full-time programme recognized by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists as meeting the international standard for education of occupational therapists. The programme is approved by the Occupational Therapists Board of Hong Kong for registrable qualification. The programme provides cross-disciplinary general knowledge including language courses and foundation courses in Health Sciences. Core courses are introduced to nurture foundation occupational therapy knowledge and skills, while discipline-based courses emphasize consolidation, integration and application of essential attributes, knowledge and skills for practice in occupational therapy. Students are required to complete at least 1,000 hours of clinical practicum in various settings.ContactEntry requirementsCore subjectsMinimum LevelChinese Language3English Language3Mathematics Compulsory Part2Citizenship and Social Development AttainedElective SubjectsMinimum LevelAny 1 subject2Alternative Qualification(s) in Chinese Language (for NCS applicants only):ExaminationMinimum grade requiredGeneral Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) – (Advanced Level) (only UK accredited GCE will be considered)Grade EGeneral Certificate of Education Examination (GCE) – (Ordinary Level) (only UK accredited GCE will be considered)Grade CGeneral Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (GCSE)Grade 4 or CInternational General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (IGCSE)Grade 4 or CRequirement remark-
Applicants with previous HKDSE subject result of A040 ‘Liberal Studies’ will be used as the alternative of the core subject requirement of A045 ‘Citizenship and Social Development’.
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Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained:
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Level 4 or above in English Language in HKDSE
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Level 3 or above in Biology or Combined Science with Biology* in HKDSE
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Students with HKDSE English Language results below Level 3 are required to complete non-credit bearing English enhancement course(s) in the first year of study.
* For applicants with 2012-2023 HKDSE subject resultsInterview requirementYes (on a selective basis)(Preference for interview invitation will be given to selected candidates who place the programme as their Band A choices)Intake quota40Tuition feesAnnual tuition fees after deduction of subsidy from the Government:2027/20282028/20292029/20302030/2031HK$86,900HK$86,900HK$86,900HK$86,900The College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually.The above tuition fee is net of annual subsidy under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP). In 2027/28 academic year, the annual subsidy under the SSSDP is $81,450 for laboratory-based undergraduate programmes. The annual subsidy amount may vary in each academic year subject to the announcement by the Education Bureau. For details, please visit http://www.cspe.edu.hk/sssdp. Only local students are eligible to be subsidised under SSSDP.Following the Government's announcement on 31 July 2025 regarding the revised eligibility criteria for government-subsidised post-secondary student places and subsidies, the new arrangements will take effect from the 2027/28 academic year (with the application cycle commencing in October 2026). Students will be required to pay the non-subsidised tuition fees if they do not meet the updated eligibility criteria for government subsidies.Note: In addition to the prevailing tuition fee, students enrolled in this programme are required to pay an additional Other Relevant Charge (Clinical Practicum) of HK$20,000 per academic year. Based on the normative four-year study period, the total Other Relevant Charge (Clinical Practicum) amounts to HK$80,000. The Other Relevant Charge (Clinical Practicum) will be adjusted annually, with reference to the Composite Consumer Price Index announced by the Education Bureau and the prevailing inflation rate.2026 JUPAS Programme Admission ScoreProgrammeMeanJSST04 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy18.9 The Admission Score is computed by the best five subjects in HKDSE, where Level 2 = 2 points, Level 3 = 3 points, Level 4 = 4 points, Level 5/5*/5** = 5/6/7 points.
Programme LeaderDr. Ben YIPPhD (Rehabilitation Sciences), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Registered Occupational Therapist (HK)Email: benyip@twc.edu.hk
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