Occupational Therapy - Structured

Applications regarding all areas of Occupational Therapy are welcomed.

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.

Course Code: PHDS-HSOT



Applications are made online via the NUI Galway Postgraduate Applications System.

Structured PhD (full-time, four years)

Structured PhD (part-time, six years)

Research Areas


Acquired and traumatic brain injury

Neurorehabilitation

Evidence based practice

Standardised assessment

Cognitive and neuropsychological rehabilitation