Overview

The diversity of PhDs in Occupational Therapy is as broad as the profession itself. You may wish to focus on an aspect of clinical practice such as physical/mental health, learning disabilities, older people, paediatrics, diverse practice, social care.

Alternatively you may wish to explore a leadership/management/educational or professional issues or policy/theory development. As such, occupational therapy research is open to a wide variety of research questions and designs, including quantitative, qualitative and mixed method approaches.

The occupational therapy staff work collaboratively with doctoral students to create a community of learning which fosters the development of occupational therapy research and practice.

Examples of staff areas of interest and expertise include; older people, occupational science, understanding the lifeworld of individuals experiencing the need for occupational therapy, the use of creative activities, pedagogic approaches, impact of technology, occupational therapy in diverse settings, resilience, learning disabilities, paediatrics.

Careers

Graduates with a PhD in Occupational Therapy from the University of Brighton proceed to employment in various organisations including NIHR, NHS, university lecturer posts and consultancy, as well as further research.

Programme Structure

Staff have particular expertise and interest in:

Transition from adolescence to adulthood for those living with cerebral palsy
Occupational therapy in diverse settings
The impact that technology has on the therapeutic environment within areas related to occupational therapy
Occupational therapy with people with intellectual disabilities (learning disabilities), in particular those with complex needs/ profound intellectual and multiple disabilities
Supporting and enabling people with intellectual disabilities to engage in occupations and promoting occupational justice
Ethical means of involving those who may not have capacity as research participants in order that their needs may be researched and their support improved
Lived experiences of older lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people: issues of human occupation, exclusion, isolation and health and social care
Human occupation and older people

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Rolling intake: students can apply at any time throughout the year, starting one month (UK) or three months (international) after an offer is made.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Occupational Health and Safety View 14 other PhDs in Physiotherapy in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

The entry requirements for the PhD are:

a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant

Tuition Fee

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International

15300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4712 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Brighton

815 - 1383 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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