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 Business Administration in Health Care 1.4 Master of Public Health 1.5 Master of Science in Acupuncture 1.6 Master of Science in Clinical Gerontology 1.7 Master of Science in Exercise Science 1.8 Master of Science in Musculoskeletal Medicine and Rehabilitation 1.9 Master of Science in Sports Medicine and Health Science 1.10 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 College of Physiotherapy 3.1 Fellow (Cardiopulmonary) 3.2 Fellow (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) 4. Hong Kong Government School of Physiotherapy, Medical and Health Department 4.1 Certificate in Physiotherapy 5. Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association 5.1 Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists 6. Hong Kong Polytechnic / Hong Kong Polytechnic University 6.1 Professional Diploma in Physiotherapy 6.2 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 6.3 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Physiotherapy 6.4 Post-Experience Certificate in Peripheral Manipulative Therapy 6.5 Post-Experience Certificate in Spinal Manipulative Therapy 6.6 Post-Registration Certificate in Peripheral Manipulative Therapy 6.7 Post-Registration Certificate in Physical Facilitation 6.8 Post-Registration Certificate in Spinal Manipulative Therapy 6.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Care (Physiotherapy) 6.10 Postgraduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy 6.11 Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 1
6.12 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 6.13 Master of Science in Geriatric Rehabilitation 6.14 Master of Science in Health Care (Physiotherapy) 6.15 Master of Sciences in Health Care (Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 6.16 Master of Science in Health Care (Rehabilitation Technology) 6.17 Master of Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 6.18 Master of Science in Neurological Physiotherapy 6.19 Master of Science in Physiotherapy 6.20 Master of Science in Rehabilitation of People with Developmental Disabilities 6.21 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Studies 6.22 Master of Science in Sports Physiotherapy 6.23 Master in Physiotherapy 7. Open Learning Institute of Hong Kong (currently known as Open University of Hong Kong in 1997) 7.1 Associate Diploma in Health Service Management 8. Physiotherapists Board 8.1 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 9. School of Professional and Continuing Education, University of Hong Kong 9.1 Diploma in Clinical Acupuncture 9.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management 10. University of Hong Kong 10.1 Master of Science in Sports Science 10.2 Master of Medical Sciences Australia 11. Australian Physiotherapy Association 11.1 APA Sports Physiotherapist 12. Central Queensland University 12.1 Master of Health Administration and Information System 13. Charles Sturt University 13.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 13.2 Master of Health Services Management 13.3 Master of Health Service (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) 2
14. Cumberland College of Health Sciences (currently known as University of Sydney) 14.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 14.2 Gradate Diploma in Physiotherapy 15. Curtin University of Technology 15.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 15.2 Graduate Certificate in Orthopaedic Manual Therapy 15.3 Graduate Diploma in Health Science 15.4 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science 15.5 Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 15.6 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 15.7 Master of Applied Science 15.8 Master of Applied Science in Health Science 15.9 Master of Manipulative Therapy 15.10 Master of Physiotherapy 15.11 Master of Sports Physiotherapy 16. Federation University Australia 16.1 Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management) 17. Griffith University 17.1 Bachelor of Exercise Science 17.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 18. La Trobe University 18.1 Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Physiotherapy Practice 18.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 18.3 Graduate Certificate in Sports Physiotherapy 18.4 Graduate Diploma in Ergonomics 18.5 Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy 18.6 Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health Practice 18.7 Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies 18.8 Master of Sports Physiotherapy 18.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration 18.10 Postgraduate Diploma in Neurosciences 19. Lincoln Institute of Health Science 19.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 19.2 Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Therapy 20. Macquarie University 20.1 Doctor of Physiotherapy 3
21. South Australian Institute of Technology 21.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 21.2 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 21.3 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy 21.4 Master of Science in Manipulative Therapy 22. University of Canberra 22.1 Master of Physiotherapy 23. University of Melbourne 23.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 23.2 Master of Physiotherapy (Cardiothoracic Physiotherapy) 23.3 Master of Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) 23.4 Doctor of Physiotherapy 24. University of New England 24.1 Master of Health Science in Gerontology 25. University of New South Wales 25.1 Master of Health Administration 25.2 Master of Health Management 25.3 Master of Health Services Management 25.4 Master of Sports Science 26. University of Newcastle 26.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 27. University of Queensland 27.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 27.2 Master of Ergonomics 27.3 Master of Physiotherapy 27.4 Master of Physiotherapy (Paediatrics) 27.5 Master of Physiotherapy (Sports Physiotherapy) 27.6 Master of Physiotherapy Studies 28. University of South Australia 28.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 28.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 28.3 Graduate Diploma in Advanced Manipulative Therapy 28.4 Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 28.5 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 28.6 Master of Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy 4
29. University of Sydney 29.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise & Sports Science 29.2 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 29.3 Bachelor of Health Science in Physiotherapy 29.4 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 29.5 Graduate Diploma of Applied Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 29.6 Graduate Diploma of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 29.7 Graduate Diploma in Exercise & Sports Science 29.8 Master of Applied Science in Manipulative Physiotherapy 29.9 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 29.10 Master of Exercise & Sports Science 29.11 Master of Health Science in Sports Physiotherapy 29.12 Master of Physiotherapy 29.13 Master of Science in Medicine (Pain Management) 30. University of Western Australia 30.1 Master of Manual Therapy 31. University of Western Sydney 31.1 Master of Primary Health Care 32. University of Wollongong 32.1 Graduate Diploma in Science (Human Movement Science) 33. Western Australian Institute of Technology 33.1 Bachelor of Applied Science in Physiotherapy 33.2 Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences 33.3 Graduate Diploma in Sports Physiotherapy 33.4 Master of Applied Science in Physiotherapy Canada 34. Dalhousie University 34.1 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) 34.2 Master of Science (Physiotherapy) 35. McGill University 35.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 35.2 Master of Applied Science (Physical Therapy) 35.3 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science 36. McMaster University 36.1 Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physiotherapy) 36.2 Bachelor of Kinesiology 5
37. Queen s University at Kingston 37.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 37.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 38. University of Alberta 38.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 38.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 39. University of British Columbia 39.1 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy) 39.2 Master of Physical Therapy 40. University of Manitoba 40.1 Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physical Therapy 41. University of Saskatchewan 41.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 42. University of Toronto 42.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 43. University of Western Ontario 43.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 43.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 43.3 Master of Physical Therapy China 44. Sun Yat-Sen University (previously known as Sun Yat-Sen University of Medical Sciences) 44.1 Diploma in Acupuncture for Physiotherapists 45. Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine 45.1 Diploma in Acupuncture Denmark 46. The School of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy 46.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 6
Finland 47. Helsinki Nursing College IV Physiotherapy College 47.1 Physiotherapy Diploma 48. Satakunta University of Applied Sciences 48.1 Bachelor of Health Care in Physiotherapy Germany 49. National Professional Training School 49.1 Certificate in Physical Therapy 50. School of Physiotherapy Koslenz 50.1 Diploma of Physiotherapy India 51. Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak 51.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy Ireland 52. Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, National University of Ireland 52.1 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) 53. Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin 53.1 Bachelor of Science (Physiotherapy) 54. University College Dublin, National University of Ireland 54.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Israel 55. Telaviv University 55.1 Bachelor of Physical Therapy 7
The Netherlands 56. The Board of Examiners of the Academy for Physiotherapy at Leenwarden 56.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 57. The Foundation Academy for Physiotherapy, Amsterdam Safa 57.1 Certificate of Higher Professional Education for Physiotherapy 58. The International Federation of Sports Physical Therapy 58.1 Registered International Sports Physical Therapist 59. Hogeschool van Amsterdam 59.1 Bachelor of Health in Physiotherapy 59.2 Bachelor in Physiotherapy 60. Hogeschool van Utrecht 60.1 Certificate of Higher Professional Education in Physical Therapy 61. Hogeschool Utrecht 61.1 Bachelor of Health in Physical Therapy New Zealand 62. Auckland Institute of Technology 62.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 63. Auckland Technical Institute 63.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 63.2 Advanced Diploma in Physiotherapy 64. Auckland University of Technology 64.1 Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) 65. McKenzie Institute International 65.1 Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy 66. New Zealand School of Physiotherapy 66.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy 67. Otago Polytechnic 67.1 Diploma of Physiotherapy 8
68. University of Otago 68.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine 68.2 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 68.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Physiotherapy (Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy) 68.4 Master in Physiotherapy (Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy) Pakistan 69. University of Karachi 69.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy The Philippines 70. De Los Santos College (amalgamated with System Technological Institute as DLS-STI College of Health Profession Inc.) 70.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 71. University of Santo Tomas 71.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Singapore 72. Nanyang Polytechnic 72.1 Diploma in Physiotherapy South Africa 73. University of Cape Town 73.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 74. University of Durban Westville (amalgamated with University of Natal as University of KwaZulu-Natal) 74.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 75. University of Free State 75.1 Baccalaureus Scientiae (Physiotherapy) 76. University of Stellenbosch 76.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 9
77. University of Pretoria 77.1 Bachelor of Physiotherapy 78. University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 78.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy Switzerland 79. International Bobath Instructors Training Association 79.1 Basic Course Instructor 79.2 The Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Neurological Conditions The Bobath Concept 80. Schule für Physiotherapie am Kantonsspital Luzern 80.1 Diplom als Physiotherapeutin/Physiotherapeut Taiwan 81. Chung Shan Medical and Dental College (re-organized as Chung Shan Medical University) 81.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 82. Kaohsiung Medical University 82.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 83. National Taiwan University 83.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 83.2 Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Medicine United Kingdom 84. Brunel University 84.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 85. Cardiff University 85.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 85.2 Master of Science in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy 86. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy 86.1 Registered Member 86.2 Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy 10
87. City of London Polytechnic (currently known as London Guildhall University) 87.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Design of Equipment for Disability 88. Conventry University 88.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 89. Glasgow Caledonian University 89.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 90. Keele University 90.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 91. King s College London 91.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 91.2 Master of Science in Physiotherapy 92. Leeds Beckett University 92.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 93. Leeds Metropolitan University 93.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 94. Manchester Metropolitan University 94.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 95. Queen Margaret College Edinburgh 95.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 96. Robert Gordon University 96.1 Master of Science in Physiotherapy (Pre-Registration) 97. Sheffield Hallam University 97.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 98. University of Bath 98.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 99. University of Birmingham 99.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 99.2 Master of Science (Physiotherapy (pre-registration)) 100. University of Bradford 100.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 11
101. University of Brighton 101.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 101.2 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy) 102. University of Cumbria 102.1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physiotherapy 103. University of East Anglia 103.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 104. University of East London 104.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 105. University of Greenwich 105.1 Master of Science in Occupational Safety and Health 106. University of Hertfordshire 106.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 107. University of Liverpool 107.1 Master of Science in Exercise and Nutrition Science 108. University of London 108.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 109. University of Manchester 109.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 110. University of Northumbria at Newcastle 110.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 111. University of Nottingham 111.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 112. University of Salford 112.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 112.2 Master of Science in Health Practice 113. University of Southampton 113.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 113.2 Master of Science in Physiotherapy 114. University of Strathclyde 114.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Biomechanics 114.2 Master of Science in Bioengineering 12
115. University of Teesside 115.1 Master of Science in Rehabilitation Science 115.2 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 116. University of Ulster 116.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy 117. University of Wales 117.1 Master of Science in Health Care Management 118. University of the West of England Bristol 118.1 Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy United States of America 119. Arcadia University 119.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 120. Barry University 120.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 121. Beaver College 121.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 122. Boston University 122.1 Master of Public Health 123. City University of New York (The College of Staten Island) 123.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 124. City University of New York (Hunter College) 124.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 125. D Youville College 125.1 Master of Physical Therapy 126. Emory University 126.1 Master of Medical Science 126.2 Master of Physical Therapy 127. Finch University of Health Sciences 127.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 13
128. Florida International University 128.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 129. Georgia State University 129.1 Master of Physical Therapy 130. Hunter College 130.1 Bachelor of Science (Health Science) 131. Institute of Graduate Health Science 131.1 Master of Science in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy 132. Loma Linda University 132.1 Master of Physical Therapy 132.2 Doctor of Physical Therapy 133. Marquette University 133.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 134. New York University 134.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 134.2 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 134.3 Master of Arts for Physical Therapist (Pathokinesiology) 135. Northeastern University 135.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 135.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 136. Northern Arizona University 136.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 137. Northwestern University 137.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 138. Oakland University 138.1 Bachelor of Science in Health Science 138.2 Master of Physical Therapy 139. Pacific University Oregon 139.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 140. Slippery Rock University 140.1 Master in Physical Therapy 14
141. State University of New York at Buffalo 141.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 142. State University of New York at Michigan 142.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 143. Texas Women s University 143.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 144. University of Evansville 144.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 145. University of Indianapolis 145.1 Master of Health Science 146. University of Kentucky 146.1 Bachelor of Health Sciences in Physical Therapy 146.2 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 147. University of Maryland 147.1 Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy 148. University of Nevada Las Vegas 148.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 149. University of Oklahoma 149.1 Bachelor of Science in Health and Sports Sciences 149.2 Master of Physical Therapy 150. University of Southern California 150.1 Master of Science in Physical Therapy 150.2 Doctor of Physical Therapy 151. University of Texas 151.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 152. University of Wisconsin-Madison 152.1 Bachelor of Science in Physical Medicine 152.2 Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy 153. Widener University 153.1 Doctor of Physical Therapy 154. American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties 154.1 Board Certified Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy 15
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 for holders of other qualifications are available in the Board s website: http://www.smp-council.org.hk/pt/en/content.php?page=reg_quareg. 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/file/pdf/lqq_guidelines.pdf). 6. The list is for reference only and is subject to review. Physiotherapists Board (18 November 2016) 16