Like most developed countries or cities, Hong Kong is facing the problem of an ageing population. Advancing age is associated with an increased risk of developing debilitating chronic diseases such as stroke, dementia, heart disease, arthritis and osteoporosis. Healthcare problems stemming from these conditions have a substantial impact on the quality of life among older people and their caregivers. Physiotherapists and occupational therapists play prominent roles in health promotion, disease prevention and rehabilitation of the aged. The Healthy Ageing Research Group studies the age-related changes in physical, cognitive and psychosocial functions, and looks at different therapeutic means to promote health and quality of life among older adults in community and institutional settings.
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31 January 2024
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15 January 2024, 27 May 2024
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,
Hung Hom,
Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon
3-year full-time PhD programme
Normally hold an MPhil or equivalent (a research postgraduate degree with a dissertation as an award requirement) conferred by a recognised university.
4-year full-time PhD programme
Normally hold:
A Master’s degree; OR
A Bachelor’s degree with First Class Honours (or equivalent qualification), conferred by a recognised university.
PolyU may accept other equivalent qualifications. The decision is made on an individual basis.
English Language Requirements
The requirements for those who do not have a degree for which English was the language of instruction at a recognized university are:
An overall score of at least 6.5 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); OR
A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 80 or above for the Internet-based test or 550 or above for the paper-based test.
All English language test scores are considered valid for two years after the date of the test.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
PolyU ranks 65th in the QS World University Rankings and 79th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings internationally.
