Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Occupational Therapy

This programme equips students to master ethical and professional standards, providing competent, safe Occupational therapy across all ages and settings. Students learn to apply foundational knowledge, critically understand person-environment-occupation relationships, and integrate research into practice. We develop critical thinking, bilingual communication, and teamwork skills for effective interdisciplinary collaboration. The curriculum fosters appreciation for cultural diversity and community values, ensuring eligibility for professional Occupational Therapy registration in Hong Kong and advocacy for community wellness.

1. To equip students with the ability to integrate theory and practice in occupational therapy. 
2. To practise occupational therapy in different health care and educational settings. 
3. To enable students’ eligibility to apply for registration as Registered Occupational Therapists with the Occupational Therapists Board, the Supplementary Medical Professions Council of Hong Kong. 
4. To advocate health and wellness for all people in the community 
5. To enhance students’ interpersonal skills, including teamwork and communication skills. 
6. To foster students’ awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity. 
7. To develop students’ critical and creative thinking as well as analytical and problem solving skills.

HKDSE applicants should submit applications through the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS). There are NO self-financing places for this programme.

Dr. Calvin Chi Kong YIP 

Email: calvinyip@twc.edu.hk

• Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
• Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong 
• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University 
• Registered Occupational Therapist Part I (Hong Kong Occupational Therapy Board) 

Remarks: The programme structure listed above is for reference only. For details, please consult the School concerned or refer to the Programme Definitive Document.

For Year 1 entry, applicants should meet one of the following requirements:

1. (HKDSE candidates from 2024/25 onwards) Have obtained Level 3 for Chinese Language and English Language and Level 2 for Mathematics and have “Attained (A)” for Citizenship and Social Development plus one Elective/Applied Learning Subject at Level 2 (“332A+2”) in HKDSE; OR
2. (HKDSE candidates before 2024/2025) have obtained Level 3 for Chinese Language and English Language and Level 2 for Mathematics and Liberal Studies plus one Elective/Applied Learning Subject at Level 2 (“3322+2”) in HKDSE; OR
3. Have passes in AS Use of English and AS Chinese Language and Culture plus one AL subject/two AS subjects in HKALE and Level 2 for Chinese Language and English Language plus passes in three other subjects in HKCEE; OR
4. Have obtained the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma* with a minimum score of 24 and fulfilled the English language requirements:
   • English A: Language and Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
   • English A: Literature (Higher or Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
   • English B (Higher Level) – Grade 4; or
   • English B (Standard Level) – Grade 5; or
   • English Literature and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4; or
   • English Text and Performance (Standard Level) – Grade 4; OR
5. Have obtained an equivalent qualification(1).

Notes:

1. Please refer to the College’s website for examples of equivalent non-local qualifications for admission to bachelor’s degree programmes.

• Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained Level 3 or above in Biology or Combined Science (Biology)* in HKDSE.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have obtained Level 4 or above in English Language in HKDSE.
• Preference for interview invitation will be given to selected candidates who place the programme as their Band A choices in JUPAS

* Obtained before 2024 HKDSE.

• Tung Wah College will adjust the tuition fee of its programmes based on the Composite Consumer Price Index to be announced by the Government annually. 
• Tuition fees are normally charged by two instalments per annum and are payable before the commencement of each semester. New students are required to settle the balance of the tuition fee for the first semester (i.e. after deducting deposit) upon programme registration in August. 
• Students are required to pay additional fees for all retake/additional courses which would be charged at the rate of the normal cohort and be calculated by the number of credits to be taken. Please refer the details in the College’s Fees Regulation at https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/fo/our_service/student-area. 
• The tuition fee for the programme under the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) is the net fee paid by a student after deduction of subsidy from the Government. In 2026/27 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 decision by the Education Bureau. 
• All fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable. 
• 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. 
• For more details about the College's tuition fee payment schedule and fees regulation, please refer to the "Tuition Fee Payment Schedule" and "Fees Regulation" at https://www.twc.edu.hk/en/Administration_Units/fo/our_service/student-area. 

* Students may apply for the Training Sponsorship Scheme offered by the Social Welfare Department in their final year of study.

• The programme has received accreditation from the Occupational Therapists Board of the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) (previously known as Supplementary Medical Professions Council (SMPC)) in June 2017.
• Graduates are eligible to apply for registration as Occupational Therapists “職業治療師” (Part II) for practice in Hong Kong.
• The programme is also approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Graduates are recognized as meeting the international standard for education of Occupational Therapists.

• The Social Welfare Department offered a Training Sponsorship Scheme to the final year OT students.
• BSc(OT) students in their final year of study may apply for the Training Sponsorship Scheme.
• The objective of the Scheme is to encourage graduates of the TWC BSc(OT) Programme to join the welfare sector, so as to alleviate the shortage of OT in the welfare sector.
• A tuition fee of no more than HKD300,000 will be covered by the scheme, with the condition that the sponsorship holder shall undertake to work for the NGO in Hong Kong for not less than two consecutive years after successful Registration as OT for practice in Hong Kong.

• Graduates can provide occupational therapy services to clients with diverse conditions in hospitals, social service settings, schools, private clinics, nursing homes, and in the community.
• The well-balanced curriculum of the programme enhances the opportunity of the graduates for further study in local and overseas postgraduate programmes in occupational therapy, rehabilitation sciences, health and medical sciences, social sciences, and healthcare management.

Please click “Graduate Profile and Employment Pathway” for details.

Our Year 3  Student participated in a wonderful 28-day Summer Occupational Therapy Immersion (SOTI) programme held by USC University of Southern California

The WFOT President visited our campus, toured advanced laboratories, and engaged in an interactive exchange session with faculty and students, fostering collaboration and sharing insights on occupational therapy education and global practices.

On World Occupational Therapy Day 2025, Tung Wah College's OT teaching staff, students, and graduates hosted interactive booths on daily living skills, promoting occupational therapy and educating the public on essential health information.

The Programme is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). Graduates will have a qualification that is recognized internationally. The Programme was successfully accredited by the Occupational Therapists Board (OTB) in June 2017 and the accreditation was approved by the Supplementary Medical Professions Council (SMPC).

Both occupational therapists and physiotherapists are part of a team of health professionals but they differ in how they help clients/patients address disabilities. Physiotherapists use physical exercise and modalities to treat movement dysfunction, while occupational therapists use and adapt occupations to treat or prevent occupational dysfunction due to physical, mental or environmental factors. Occupational therapists also have the knowledge and training to work with people with mental illness or emotional problems such as depression and/or stress. A physiotherapist treats the patient’s actual impairment, while an occupational therapist helps the patient complete necessary everyday tasks with the impairment. Doing so may involve applying adaptive tools and techniques.

Students are required to satisfactorily complete at least 1000 hours of practicum prior to graduation. Practicum is divided into four different blocks spreading over four years of study, including summer breaks. Students will be placed in hospital and community settings. The duration of the practicums ranges from two weeks to ten weeks.

Occupational Therapists are currently in great demand in hospitals and community or non-profit organization settings such as aged care centres, schools, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities etc. Master Pay Scale (MPS) for Occupational Therapist II ranges from 14 (first point) to 24 (last point).

Besides good academic results, the programme expects students to have a caring attitude, willingness to communicate and interact with others, a curious and creative mind for learning, and an ability to manage time well.

Besides meeting minimum standards of competence to practice as an occupational therapist upon graduation, the programme puts emphasis on equipping graduates with knowledge and skills to practise in various types of community settings and schools. In addition to lectures, core courses are taught through small groups, using specialised laboratories and real clinical settings, and close interaction between teaching staff and students to facilitate and monitor progress in this demanding programme.