Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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We recommend that once you have identified the area you wish to undertake a research degree in, that you make contact to express your interest in applying.
Language
English
TOEFL® IBT – 87
PTE Academic – 62
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Keele, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Occupational Therapy
Overview
All appropriate resources and services access required to support rehabilitation research is available within the School of Health and Rehabilitation and collaborating organisations (NHS, Industry and collaborating HEI).
Features
- Much of our Occupational Therapy research at Keele University is based at the patient interface and therefore most measurement devices are portable.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT – 87
PTE Academic – 62
Other requirements
General requirements
- PhD, MPhil and DMs usually require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
- A research proposal – guidance can be found here Project proposal
- At least one academic reference
- A copy of your passport
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications.
- A copy of your visa (if you have one)
- Evidence of English language level (if English is not your first language and you have such evidence).
- Copies of transcripts and certificates verifying your qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 31,802 AUD / year (≈ 16,844 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Keele, United Kingdom
1,246–2,152 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Occupational Therapy.
- Marshalls Scholarships – Keele University – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline 29 Sep 2026
- Keele Postgraduate Research Alumni Discount (PGR) – Keele University – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline Anytime
- Postgraduate Global Scholarship – Keele University – Grant, 5000 GBP – Deadline Anytime
- Keele Alumni Discount – Keele University – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline Anytime
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – U.S. government – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – ServiceScape – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – ACES Education Fund – Grant, 3500 USD – Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – OeAD – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Junhua Li – Grant, 19000 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Boustany Foundation – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline 28 Feb 2027
- Amberscholar Scholarship – Amber Scholar – Grant, 6000 USD – Deadline 31 Jan 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – IvyPanda – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Voice Talent Online – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Salvado Law – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline 13 Jan 2027
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Grant, 22500 GBP – Deadline Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant, 3000 USD – Deadline 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant, 1500 USD – Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD – Deadline 11 Jan 2027