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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:
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September 2025
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.
PolyU ranks 65th in the QS World University Rankings and 79th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings internationally.
