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Doctoral studies (PhD)

Key points

The occupational therapy doctorate program is designed for students who are planning an academic career and are interested in research in the fields of occupational therapy and rehabilitation. Doctorate students join the laboratory of one of the senior members of faculty at the School of Occupational Therapy. Before enrolling, interested applicants must find a supervisor among the faculty of the School of Occupational Therapy in one of the areas being studied at the School (see the Research tab). To enroll, the student must have the consent of a member of faculty to be their supervisor. During this 5-year program, students are required to take a number of courses and conduct a comprehensive and innovative study. Graduates of this program are granted a doctorate in occupational therapy (PhD) and are often offered a position in an academic program or a key clinical positions. Students' doctoral thesis has a great contribution to the development of the occupational therapy profession.

About the program

​TDoctoral students are required to enroll in courses gaining 12 credits of which 4 credits are in a compulsory doctoral seminar. These courses are designed to expand students’ knowledge and provide the tools for conducting their research. Before enrolling, applicants must obtain the agreement of one or more supervisor to serve as a mentor, and have a clear topic for their dissertation. Each student is appointed a dissertation committee to supervise academic standards and research progress. The average time students take to complete a doctorate dissertation is 5 years.
​The School also offers a postgraduate fast-track which allows honors students to progress directly from their undergraduate program to a doctorate program, without submitting a master's thesis. In their second year of their master's, fast-track students are required to pass an oral examination which will grant them their master's degree. Next, they are required to pass an additional examination in which they present their research proposal. Students who pass both examinations will receive approval to continue to a doctorate program. Students in the fast-track program are required to gain 32-33 credits in the graduate thesis-track program in addition to the required 12 credits in the doctorate program.

​Course catalog

​Program courses are listed in the Hebrew University Course Catalog

​Terms of admission

Terms of admission to the School of Occupational Therapy’s postgraduate program:
  1. Master's degree with thesis in occupational therapy or related discipline from the Hebrew University or another recognized university
  2. Final average grade of 85 in the master’s degree.

​Scholarship information

​Information about scholarships is available on the Hebrew University scholarship website

​Registration

​Information about registration is available on the website of the Authority for Research Students

​Faculty and administration

Prof. Yafit Gilboa, Head of the School of Occupational Therapy
​Prof. Naomi Weintraub, Chair of the Graduate Program
Dr, Nirit Levanon-Erez, Chair of the Undergraduate Program
​Ms. Keren Ivgi, Administrative Director
​Ms. Orna Nechemia, Secretary of Studies
​Ms. Revital Weinbard, Office of Teaching Affairs

​Contact

​Ms. Keren Ivgi
​ kereniv@savion.huji.ac.il
​tel.: 02-5881008
​Ms. Orna Nechemia
​ ornav@savion.huji.ac.il
​tel.: 02-5880294
​Ms. Revital Weinbard
​ revitalw@savion.huji.ac.il
​tel.: 02-5880286
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