(Structured PhD) Occupational Therapy
College of Medicine, Nursing, & Health Sciences,
School of Health Sciences
Course overview
Applications regarding all areas of Occupational Therapy are welcomed. Specific areas of interest include acquired and traumatic brain injury, neurorehabilitation, evidence-based practice, standardised assessment, and cognitive and neuropsychological rehabilitation.
Programmes available
Structured PhD (full-time, four years)
Structured PhD (part-time, six years)
Entry requirements
PhD candidates should normally have a high honours standard in a relevant academic discipline at primary degree level or equivalent together with the support of an academic staff member who is approved by the College to supervise the research in terms of its nature and scope.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Additional entry requirements
Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal for consideration by the School as part of their application.
Areas of interest
• Acquired and traumatic brain injury
• Neurorehabilitation
• Evidence based practice
• Standardised assessment
• Cognitive and neuropsychological rehabilitation
• Neurorehabilitation
• Evidence based practice
• Standardised assessment
• Cognitive and neuropsychological rehabilitation
Researcher profiles
Prof. Agnes Shiel ( http://www.nuigalway.ie/occupational_therapy/staff/agnes_shiel.html )
Find out more
Prof. Agnes Shiel
T +353 91 492 957
E agnes.shiel@nuigalway.ie
