Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) / Master of Philosophy (MPhil) - Department of Rehabilitation Sciences PHD Programme By Graduate School, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences offers research postgraduate (RPg) degree programmes at MPhil and PhD levels. The Department normally calls for applications for RPg degrees around September to December.

Applications for RPg degree programmes in our Department are on competitive basis. Applicants for MPhil degrees are normally expected to possess a BSc 2nd class honour or above in related disciplines of rehabilitation sciences. The normal duration of study for full-time MPhil degree is 2 years and that for part-time MPhil degree is 4 years. Applicants for PhD degrees are normally expected to possess an MPhil or MSc degree containing a dissertation component. For applicants possessing a 1st class honour bachelor's degree, they may also be considered for admission into our PhD programme. The normal duration of study for full-time PhD degree is 3 years for candidates who possess a master degree, and 4 years for those who do not possess a master degree. For part-time PhD degree, the normal duration is double of that of the full-time mode of study.

Research Area

  • Complementary and Integrative Health in the East-West Context
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Musculoskeletal and Sport Rehabilitation
  • Translational Neuroscience and Rehabilitation: Cognitive-affective Systems

Programme overview

Main Subject

Health/Healthcare

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences offers research postgraduate (RPg) degree programmes at MPhil and PhD levels. The Department normally calls for applications for RPg degrees around September to December.

Applications for RPg degree programmes in our Department are on competitive basis. Applicants for MPhil degrees are normally expected to possess a BSc 2nd class honour or above in related disciplines of rehabilitation sciences. The normal duration of study for full-time MPhil degree is 2 years and that for part-time MPhil degree is 4 years. Applicants for PhD degrees are normally expected to possess an MPhil or MSc degree containing a dissertation component. For applicants possessing a 1st class honour bachelor's degree, they may also be considered for admission into our PhD programme. The normal duration of study for full-time PhD degree is 3 years for candidates who possess a master degree, and 4 years for those who do not possess a master degree. For part-time PhD degree, the normal duration is double of that of the full-time mode of study.

Research Area

  • Complementary and Integrative Health in the East-West Context
  • Healthy Ageing
  • Musculoskeletal and Sport Rehabilitation
  • Translational Neuroscience and Rehabilitation: Cognitive-affective Systems

Admission Requirements

6.5+
80+

Master of Philosophy (MPhil) (2-year full-time/4-year part-time)

At least hold a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours or above (or equivalent qualification) conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (3-year full-time/6-year part-time)

Normally hold a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (4-year full-time/8-year part-time)

Normally hold:

  • A Master’s degree and a Bachelor's degree, conferred by a recognised university; OR
  • A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university

3 Years
Sep

International
10,794 USD

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