MScOccupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Study location	United Kingdom, Coach Lane Campus
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy, and completed within the last five years. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 168 in each skill)

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science. Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and Accredited Work Based Learning (AWBL) may also be considered against University Criteria. All offers of places on this course are subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. You must meet the Health and Care Professions Council’s suitability for registration requirements.

More information	northumbria.ac.uk/..reregistration-dtfocu6

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including enquiry-based approaches in which you will be an active participant in your learning. As with other Masters degrees there will be a major element of independent learning and self-motivated reflection.
Learning in practice is an integral part of the course. There are two practice placements in the first year and a further two in the second year. You will also undertake practical learning in our on-campus Clinical Skills Centre.

Our assessments are designed to promote academic development and professional practice. Methods include written assignments, presentations and assessments of practice during placements.

Career opportunities

The importance of people being actively engaged in occupations throughout life and periods of ill-health, transition and change is becoming increasingly recognised on a local, national and international level meaning now is a great time to enter this exciting profession.
On completion of this course you’ll be ready to seek professional registration with HCPC so that you can work as an occupational therapist with the NHS, social services, charities or private sector employers.

If you choose to continue your studies to a higher level, your experience of postgraduate research will provide an excellent foundation.

Whatever you decide to do, you’ll have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.