motto of polyu

Motto of PolyU

To learn and to apply,for the benefit of mankind

Vision of PolyU

Be a leading university that excels in professional education, applied research and partnership for the betterment of Hong Kong, the nation and the world.

Mission of PolyU

- To nurture graduates who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, innovative problem solvers, lifelong learners and ethical leaders.

- To advance knowledge and the frontiers of technology to meet the changing needs of society.

- To support a University community in which all members can excel through education and scholarship.

Six Faculties and Two Schools in PolyU• Faculty of Applied Science and Textiles• Faculty of Business• Faculty of Construction and Environment• Faculty of Engineering• Faculty of Health and Social Sciences• Faculty of Humanities• School of Design• School of Hotel and Tourism Management

Number of Students at PolyU (2012/13)Level of Study Full-time Part-time

Sub-degrees 3,392 368

Bachelor’s Degrees 14,412 4,159

Taught Postgraduate 2,379 6,519

Research Postgraduate 1,078 369

Sub-total: 21,261 11,415

Total : 32,676

Number of FHSS Students (2013/14)• Total : 6,429

(which is about 20% of PolyU student population)

Undergraduates and Sub-degree Students : 4,299 (as of September 2013)

Postgraduates : 2,130 (as of September 2013)

- MA/MSc : 1,856- MPhil : 28- DHSc : 99- PhD : 147

Number of FHSS Graduates (2012/13)

• Total : 1,912

Bachelor’s Degree and Sub-Degree Award: 1,174

Postgraduates :- Doctor of Philosophy : 20- Master of Philosophy : 10- Doctoral Degree : 9- Master’s Degree : 647- Postgraduate Diploma : 52

Number of FHSS Staff (Full-time and Part-time)

As at 30 April 2014

Academic: 488Research:Admin/General:

201751

Total : 1,440

Programmes Offered By FHSSUndergraduate Programmes (UGC-funded)

• Medical Laboratory Science

• Mental Health Nursing• Nursing• Occupational Therapy• Optometry

• Physiotherapy• Radiography• Social Policy and

Administration• Social Sciences• Social Work

Programmes Offered By FHSSUndergraduate Programmes (Self-financed)

• Applied Ageing Studies• Applied Psychology• Veterinary Nursing

• Educational and Child Psychology

• Health Informatics• Infection Control• Manipulative Physiotherapy• Medical Imaging & Radiation

Science• Medical Laboratory Science• Neurological Physiotherapy• Nursing • Occupational Therapy

• Optometry• Physiotherapy• Rehabilitation of People with

Developmental Disabilities• Rehabilitation Sciences• Guidance and Counselling• Social Policy and Social

Development• Social Work• Sports Physiotherapy

Postgraduate Programmes :

- First Taught Doctorate in Health Science

Our Constituent Departments/Schools

Department of Applied Social Sciences (APSS)

- Social Policy and Administrators- Social Workers- Counsellors

Department of Health Technology & Informatics (HTI)

- Medical Laboratory Scientists- Radiographers

Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (RS)

- Occupational Therapists- Physiotherapists

School of Nursing (SN)

- Registered Mental Health Nurses- Registered Nurses

School of Optometry (SO)

- Optometrists

Veterinary Nurses

- The cohort will be completed in 2014

FHSS graduates are mostly recognized bylocal and overseas professional bodies

They can practise directly or after taking necessary examinations

in some countries

Degree Programme

Admission Score

Calculation Mechanisms

Admission Scores for FHSS Programmes 2013-14

Minimum Score

Maximum Score

Average DSEScore Point Total

Social Sciences – Broad Discipline 4 Core + 1 Best Elective 21.0 23.0 21.6

Social Policy and Administration 4 Core + 1 Best Elective 21.0 23.0 21.9

Social Work 4 Core + 1 Best Elective 22.0 25.0 23.1

Medical Laboratory Science Any Best 5 Subjects 27.0 31.0 27.8

Radiography Any Best 5 Subjects 27.0 32.5 28.5

Occupational Therapy Chi+Eng+Best 3 Subjects 26.0 32.0 27.8

Physiotherapy Any Best 5 Subjects 28.0 32.0 30.0

Mental Health Nursing Chi+Eng+Best 3 Subjects 22.0 26.2 23.1

Nursing Chi+Eng+Best 3 Subjects 20.0 28.0 23.4

Optometry Any Best 5 Subjects 21.0 32.0 26.5

Admission Score Calculations: www.polyu.edu.hk/study

Our ResearchAchievements / Awards in 2007

The Belgian and InternationalTrade Fair for TechnologicalInnovation 2007

Awarded Invention:Acupressure Pen for Pain Relief (Silver Medal and Brussels EurekaInnovation Award)


The 60th International Trade Fair “Ideas - Inventions – New Products” (IENA), Nuremberg, Germany

Awarded Invention : Heart Rate Variability Pervasive andInteractive Audio-Visual (AV)Relaxation System (Gold Medal)


The 37th International Exhibition of Inventions, New Techniques and Products, Geneva

Awarded Invention : Smart Pressure Monitored Suit – Rebuild Body Contour (Gold Medal)


International Eureka Contest of Brussels Innova 2009

Awarded Invention : BioSensor to Safeguard Food Safety (Gold Medal)

Our ResearchAchievements / Awards received in 2010

The 38th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva

Awarded Invention: Rapid Ultrasonic Decalcifier (Silver Medal)


The 39th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2011)

Awarded Invention: A Novel Optical Method for Retarding Myopia Progression (Grand Prize and Gold Medal with Jury's Commendation)


The 42nd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2014)

Awarded Invention: Rehabilitation Adhesive Tape Inspired by Octopus Sucker(Gold Medal)


The 42nd International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva (2014)

Awarded Invention: Haptic Platform for Self-care Training in Occupational Therapy(Special Award and Silver Medal)

2013/14優配研究金 (大學教育資助委員會研究資助局)General Research Fund 2013/14

(Research Grants Council, University Grants Committee)

Dept/School Principal Investigator Project Title

APSS Dr YAN Hairong Rural China in globalisation: the soybean crisis and its everyday impact

APSS Prof Cynthia LEUNG The role of family dining pattern, parenting style and family functioning on the health, behaviour and learning of preschool children

HTI Prof Iris BENZIE The ‘hidden’ biological impact of vitamin D deficiency: a biomarker study

RS Prof David MAN An intelligent cognitive rehabilitation system for drug abusers’ vocationalRehabilitation

RS Dr Shamay NG Enhancing interhemispheric interaction through bilateral electrical stimulation toimprove lower limb motor functions in patients with stroke: a randomised,

placebo-controlled clinical trial

RS Dr Grace SZETO A study of musculoskeletal loading in using multitouch technology among youngPeople


RS Prof Gabriel NG A nano approach for management of mega tendon degeneration

RS Prof Ella YEUNG The role of mechano-growth factor in the regeneration of dystrophin-deficient mdx muscles

RS Prof HE Jufang Participation of the thalamus in the establishment of cross-modal association between the auditory and visual systems

SN Dr CHEUNG Kin Evaluation of a multidimensional programme for reducing work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nursing assistants in nursing homes: a cluster randomised controlled trial

SO Dr Henry CHAN Foveal function and peripheral refractive errors in emmetropisation

SO Dr DO Chi-wai Modulation of aqueous humour inflow in porcine eyes

2013/14優配研究金 (大學教育資助委員會研究資助局)General Research Fund 2013/14



HTI Dr Helen LAW The role of autophagy in podocyte apoptosis and primary nephrotic syndrome

RS Dr Roy CHEUNG Modulation of the motor performance and electrocortical activity before and after biofeedback retraining of human gait

RS Dr Sam CHAN Perceptual processing and repetition effect of face encoding among elderly with mild cognitive impairment: an event-related potential study

SN Dr Justina LIU Implementation of observational pain management protocol to improve pain management for long-term institutionalised older care home residents with dementia: a randomised controlled trial

2013/14傑出青年學者計劃 (大學教育資助委員會研究資助局)Early Career Scheme 2013/14



RS Dr William TSANG A randomised controlled trial on the effectiveness of virtual reality on balance control and falls risk in residents of aged care facilities at risk of falling

RS Dr Grace SZETO A study to compare the “ergomotor” intervention programme to conventionalphysiotherapy treatment in managing work-related neck-shoulder disorder: arandomised controlled trial

SN Dr MAK Yim-wah The experience and coping of co-occurrence of schizophrenia and/or depression

with smoking: a qualitative study

SN Prof CHIEN Wai-tong An evaluation of the effectiveness of adherence therapy for patients withschizophrenia: a randomised controlled trial

SN Dr Marian WONG Design and evaluation of effects of peer education intervention programme onhealthy eating in elementary schools

SN Dr Meyrick CHOW Validation of the Chinese version of the Chronic Illness Resources Survey forpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

SN Prof Alice Yuen LOKE The characteristics of students who influence their school peers’ health riskBehaviours

SO Prof Pauline CHO Amoebicidal effects of traditional Chinese herbal medicines

2012/13醫療衞生研究基金 (香港特別行政區政府食物及衞生局)Health and Medical Research Fund 2012/13

(Food and Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government)

Our Clinics at the Campus• Jockey Club Rehabilitation Engineering Clinic

• Optometry Clinic

• Radiography Clinic

• Rehabilitation Clinic

Our Clinics in the Community• Integrative Community Health Centre, Lai King• Sik Sik Yuen – PolyU Optometry Centre, Wong Tai Sin• Telehealth Centre, Tsing Yi• Mobile Integrative Health Centre

Units hosted by the Faculty• Institute of Active Ageing (IAA)• The Hong Kong Jockey Club Sports Medicine

and Health Sciences Centre • Virtual Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory • Sports Health Science Laboratory

Service Learning• Core component of PolyU’s revamped

curricula as part of Hong Kong’s new 3+3+4 academic structure (some FHSS programmes are 3+3+5)

• To nurture a stronger sense of personal, civic and social responsibility in students, departments and schools across PolyU

Thank you!

URL : http://fhss.polyu.edu.hk

Email : [email protected]

Tel : (+852) 2766 5075 / 2766 5077

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