PhD Occupational Therapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

The PhD Occupational Therapy offers the opportunity to undertake research in a variety of health and organisational contexts, such as sensory integration outcomes following brain injury, dementia care in local communities and occupational justice in exploited or minority populations. It is offered over 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time, plus up to one year for completion, with access to Masters-level research methods modules and the Proficio research training scheme.

Department: School of Health and Social Care | Duration: 3-4 years | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students complete a supervised research project and a 40,000-word dissertation on a subject relevant to their specialist area of practice, supported by dissertation workshops through the year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: a Masters degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline such as a health science or social science, or evidence of advanced research skills developed through an alternative route. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants will normally be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. Tuition per year; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years

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