MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

We would normally ask all applicants to have completed five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics, English language or literature and a science subject or equivalent. A-level qualifications or equivalent.

A UK undergraduate honours degree at 2.2 or above, or an equivalent international qualification.

Degrees could include biological sciences, sport science, nursing, psychology, arts, business, sociology, healthcare, creative arts and drama. Other degrees will be considered on an individual basis. If the first degree is not in a relevant subject, the applicant should have completed a research project as part of the undergraduate degree.

Evidence of interest and preferably work experience in a relevant field.

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The MSc in Occupational Therapy is designed and delivered so that you will be able to meet the professional and regulatory body standards. Graduates will be skilled, innovative, intellectually proficient, autonomous and employable occupational therapists, who can contribute to the future development of the profession.

There is an acute shortage of Occupational Therapists so you will have lots of career options. Occupational Therapists can work in:

the NHS
schools
social care
private practice
third sector
prisons and probationary services
research and education

Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Enabling Occupational Participation
Research Methods
Professionalism and Contemporary Leadership
Enhancing and Emerging Communities of Practice
Research Project
Practice Placements