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.
Key facts:
As an occupational therapy PhD student at the University of Brighton, you will benefit from:
- a team of two or sometimes three supervisors (from both within and outside occupational therapy) and a range of developmental opportunities to help challenge and broaden their academic and professional thinking. desk space and access to a desktop PC.
- access to a range of electronic resources via the university's Online Library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- 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
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- 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 Fees
- International (Non-residents): 32,059 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details: £2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,539-2,611 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time: 84 months (part-time option only available for UK students)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Physiotherapy, Occupational Health and Safety