List of Quotable Qualifications The following qualifications are approved by the Physiotherapists Board as quotable qualifications - Hong Kong 1. Chinese University of Hong Kong 1.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 1.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and Health Science 1.3 Master of Public Health 1.4 Master of Science in Acupuncture 1.5 Master of Science in Clinical Gerontology 1.6 Master of Science in Exercise Science 1.7 Master of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Science 1.8 Master of Science in Stroke and Clinical Neurosciences 2. Hong Kong Baptist University 2.1 Professional Development Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists 3. Hong Kong Government School of Physiotherapy, Medical and Health Department 3.1 Certificate in Physiotherapy 4. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 4.1 Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists 5. Hong Kong Polytechnic / Hong Kong Polytechnic University 5.1 Professional Diploma in Physiotherapy 5.2 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 5.3 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy 5.4 Post-Experience Certificate in Peripheral Manipulative Therapy 5.5 Post-Experience Certificate in Spinal Manipulative Therapy 5.6 Post-Registration Certificate in Peripheral Manipulative Therapy 5.7 Post-Registration Certificate in Physical Facilitation 5.8 Post-Registration Certificate in Spinal Manipulative Therapy 5.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care (Physiotherapy) 5.10 Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy 5.11 Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 5.12 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 5.13 Master of Science in Health Care (Physiotherapy) 5.14 Master of Sciences in Health Care (Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 5.15 Master of Science in Health Care (Rehabilitation Technology) 5.16 Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 1
5.17 Master of Science in Physiotherapy 5.18 Master of Science in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 5.19 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Studies 5.20 Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy 6. Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong (currently known as Open University of Hong Kong in 1997) 6.1 Associate Diploma in Health Service Management 7. Physiotherapists Board 7.1 Certificate of passing an examination conducted under section 15A of the Supplementary Medical Professions Ordinance for the purposes of section 12(1)(a) of the Ordinance 8. School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong 8.1 Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture 9. University of Hong Kong 9.1 Master of Science in Sports Science 9.2 Master of Medical Sciences Australia 10. Central Queensland University 10.1 Master of Health Administration and Information System 11. Charles Sturt University 11.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 11.2 Master of Health Services Management 11.3 Master of Health Service (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) 12. Cumberland College of Health Sciences 12.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 12.2 Gradate Diploma in Physiotherapy 13. Curtin University of Technology 13.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 13.2 Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy 13.3 Graduate Diploma in Health Science 13.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 13.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 13.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 13.7 Master of Applied Science 2
13.8 Master of Applied Science in Health Science 13.9 Master of Manipulative Therapy 13.10 Master of Physiotherapy 13.11 Master of Sports Physiotherapy 14. Griffith University 14.1 Bachelor of Exercise Science 14.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 15. La Trobe University 15.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 15.2 Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics 15.3 Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy 15.4 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health Practice 15.5 Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies 15.6 Master of Sports Physiotherapy 15.7 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration 15.8 Postgraduate Diploma in Neurosciences 16. Lincoln Institute of Health Science 16.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 16.2 Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy 17. South Australian Institute of Technology 17.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 17.2 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 17.3 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy 17.4 Master of Science in Manipulative Therapy 18. University of Melbourne 18.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 18.2 Master of Physiotherapy (Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy) 18.3 Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) 19. University of New England 19.1 Master of Health Science in Gerontology 20. University of New South Wales 20.1 Master of Health Administration 20.2 Master of Health Management 20.3 Master of Health Services Management 20.4 Master of Sports Science 21. University of Queensland 21.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 3
21.2 Master of Ergonomics 21.3 Master of Physiotherapy 21.4 Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) 21.5 Master of Physiotherapy Studies 22. University of South Australia 22.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 22.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 22.3 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy 22.4 Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 22.5 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 22.6 Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy 23. University of Sydney 23.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise & Sports Science 23.2 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 23.3 Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy 23.4 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 23.5 Graduate Diploma of Applied Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 23.6 Graduate Diploma of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 23.7 Graduate Diploma in Exercise & Sports Science 23.8 Master of Applied Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 23.9 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 23.10 Master of Exercise & Sports Science 23.11 Master of Health Science in Sports Physiotherapy 23.12 Master of Physiotherapy 23.13 Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) 24. University of Western Australia 24.1 Master of Manual Therapy 25. University of Wollongong 25.1 Graduate Diploma in Science (Human Movement Science) 26. Western Australian Institute of Technology 26.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 26.2 Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences 26.3 Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 26.4 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy Canada 27. Dalhousie University 27.1 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) 4
28. McGill University 28.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 28.2 Master of Applied Science (Physical Therapy) 28.3 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science 29. McMaster University 29.1 Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) 29.2 Bachelor of Kinesiology 30. Queen s University at Kingston 30.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 30.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 31. University of Alberta 31.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 31.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 32. University of British Columbia 32.1 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) 33. University of Manitoba 33.1 Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy 34. University of Saskatchewan 34.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 35. University of Toronto 35.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 36. University of Western Ontario 36.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 36.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy China 37. Sun Yat-Sen University (previously known as Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences) 37.1 Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists 38. Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 38.1 Diploma in Acupuncture 5
Denmark 39. The School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy 39.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy Finland 40. Helsinki Nursing College IV Physiotherapy College 40.1 Physiotherapy Diploma Germany 41. National Professional Training School 41.1 Certificate in Physical Therapy 42. School of Physiotherapy Koslenz 42.1 Diploma of Physiotherapy Israel 43. Telaviv University 43.1 Bachelor of Physical Therapy The Netherlands 44. The Board of Examiners of the Academy for Physiotherapy at Leenwarden 44.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 45. The Foundation Academy for Physiotherapy, Amsterdam Safa 45.1 Certificate of Higher Professional Education for Physiotherapy 46. Hogeschool van Amsterdam 46.1 Bachelor of Health in Physiotherapy 46.2 Bachelor in Physiotherapy 47. Hogeschool van Utrecht 47.1 Certificate of Higher Professional Education in Physical Therapy 48. Hogeschool Utrecht 48.1 Bachelor of Health in Physical Therapy 6
New Zealand 49. Auckland Institute of Technology 49.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 50. Auckland Technical Institute 50.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 50.2 Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy 51. Auckland University of Technology 51.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 52. New Zealand School of Physiotherapy 52.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 53. Otago Polytechnic 53.1 Diploma of Physiotherapy 54. University of Otago 54.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine 54.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy Pakistan 55. University of Karachi 55.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy The Philippines 56. De Los Santos College (amalgamated with System Technological Institute as DLS-STI College of Health Profession Inc.) 56.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 57. University of Santo Tomas 57.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Singapore 58. Nanyang Polytechnic 58.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 7
South Africa 59. University of Durban Westville (amalgamated with University of Natal as University of KwaZulu-Natal) 59.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 60. University of Pretoria 60.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 61. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 61.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Switzerland 62. International Bobath Instructors Training Association 62.1 Basic Course Instructor Taiwan 63. Chung Shan Medical and Dental College (re-organized as Chung Shan Medical University) 63.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 64. Kaohsiung Medical University 64.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 65. National Taiwan University 65.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 65.2 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine United Kingdom 66. Brunel University 66.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 67. Cardiff University 67.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 68. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 68.1 Registered Member 68.2 Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 8
69. City of London Polytechnic (currently known as London Guildhall University) 69.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Design of Equipment for Disability 70. Conventry University 70.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 71. King s College London 71.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 71.2 Master of Science in Physiotherapy 72. Leeds Metropolitan University 72.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 73. National University of Ireland 73.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 74. Queen Margaret College Edinburgh 74.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 75. Sheffield Hallam University 75.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 76. University of Bath 76.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 77. University of Birmingham 77.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 78. University of Bradford 78.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 79. University of Brighton 79.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 80. University of East London 80.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 81. University of Greenwich 81.1 Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health 82. University of Liverpool 82.1 Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science 9
83. University of London 83.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 84. University of Manchester 84.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 85. University of Northumbria at Newcastle 85.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 86. University of Nottingham 86.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 87. University of Salford 87.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 87.2 Master of Science in Health Practice 88. University of Strathclyde 88.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomechanics 88.2 Master of Science in Bioengineering 89. University of Teesside 89.1 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science 90. University of Ulster 90.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 91. University of Wales 91.1 Master of Science in Health Care Management 92. University of the West of England Bristol 92.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy United States of America 93. Arcadia University 93.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 94. Barry University 94.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 95. Beaver College 95.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 10
96. Boston University 96.1 Master of Public Health 97. City University of New York (The College of Staten Island) 97.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 98. Emory University 98.1 Master of Medical Science 98.2 Master of Physical Therapy 99. Finch University of Health Sciences 99.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 100. Georgia State University 100.1 Master of Physical Therapy 101. Hunter College 101.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Science) 102. Institute of Graduate Health Science 102.1 Master of Science in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 103. Loma Linda University 103.1 Master of Physical Therapy 103.2 Doctor of Physical Therapy 104. New York University 104.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 105. Northeastern University 105.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 105.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 106. Northern Arizona University 106.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 107. Northwestern University 107.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 108. Oakland University 108.1 Bachelor of Science in Health Science 108.2 Master of Physical Therapy 109. Pacific University Oregon 109.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 11
110. Slippery Rock University 110.1 Master in Physical Therapy 111. State University of New York at Buffalo 111.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 112. State University of New York at Michigan 112.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 113. Texas Women s University 113.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 114. University of Indianapolis 114.1 Master of Health Science 115. University of Kentucky 115.1 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy 115.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 116. University of Nevada Las Vegas 116.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 117. University of Oklahoma 117.1 Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Sciences 117.2 Master of Physical Therapy 118. University of Southern California 118.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 118.2 Doctor of Physical Therapy 119. University of Wisconsin-Madison 119.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Medicine 119.2 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 120. Widener University 120.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy Note : 1. The above qualifications are approved by the Board as quotable qualifications only, which are not necessarily registrable qualifications. Local qualifications recognized for registration are prescribed under section 4 of the Physiotherapists (Registration and Disciplinary Procedure) Regulation. Registration requirements 12
for holders of other qualifications are available in the Board s website: http://www.smp-council.org.hk/pt/english/form071227_e.pdf. 2. Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or doctoral degrees which are directly relevant to the physiotherapy profession as conferred by a recognized academic institution are quotable. No prior approval from the Board is required. 3. English abbreviations and Chinese translation of the above qualifications should be quoted in the forms as approved by the respective issuing institutions. 4. Registration with a registration body or membership of a professional association in respect of the physiotherapy profession in a country which is a member of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy is quotable. 5. Registered physiotherapists can apply to the Board for including new qualifications to the list. For details, please refer to the Guidelines for Consideration of Quotable Qualifications which is available from the Board s website (http://www.smp-council.org.hk/pt/english/index_lqq.htm). 6. The list is for reference only and is subject to review. Physiotherapists Board (8 May 2012) 13