What will I learn?

Translational Neuroscience and Rehabilitation: Sensori-motor Systems

Individuals with neurological disorders suffer from various degrees of impairment, functional limitations and participation restrictions. Neurological rehabilitation aims to improve motor control, functional ability and facilitate active participation in the community. The TNR-SM research group focuses on innovative and impactful rehabilitation intervention to enhance the physical function and health of individuals with neurological conditions throughout their life. We collaborate with colleagues from the department and faculty as well as experts at the university and beyond. We use evaluation methods such as electrophysiological testing, brain imaging, biomechanical tests and behavioural performance. Our research includes:

exploratory mechanistic studies to promote in-depth understanding of neuroplasticity,
design and refinement of novel intervention,
clinical trials to scientifically underpin the efficacy of treatment interventions,
translation of new research-based knowledge to optimize the health outcomes and the potential of neuro-rehabilitation services.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees

HK$84,200.00 (9,13,668) per year

Annual tuition fee: HK $42,100 (UGC-funded students); HK $84,200 (Non-UGC-funded students)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

ST305, 3/F, Ng Wing Hong Building,

Hung Hom,

Kowloon City, Hong Kong, Kowloon

Entry requirements

For international students

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鈥檚 degree; OR
A Bachelor鈥檚 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.