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.
All applications will be reviewed by the Departmental Research Committee (DRC). Considerations will be given on the profile of the applicants, supervisors and research proposals according to, but not limited to, the following criteria/information:
Applicant:
- Academic excellence
- Relevant research experience and publication records
- Cultural diversity
- Vision statements
Chief Supervisor:
- Training and supervision plan
Research Proposal:
- Objectives of the research study
