Admission scores fall for Hong Kong physiotherapy courses amid jobs crunch

Admission scores for physiotherapy degree programs in Hong Kong have decreased by up to 10% this year compared to 2025. This decline at three tertiary institutions is attributed to concerns about career prospects in the physiotherapy sector. In response, the professional body for physiotherapists has urged the government to cease healthcare funding reductions in the upcoming budget, arguing these cuts have worsened a job shortage within the field. Data from four institutions indicates that 23% of students admitted to physiotherapy programs are part of this trend.