Do you want to become an occupational therapist? Do you have study skills from completion of an undergraduate degree? If so, our pre-registration MSc offers a superb opportunity to undertake a Masters course in two years. Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, with this registration, take up employment as an Occupational Therapist.
Please note: applications for 2023 entry are now closed for UK students but why not chat to us about applying for 2024 entry?
This course combines academic and practical learning in University-based teaching, interspersed with practice placements to ensure you gain the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be an effective, reflective and successful occupational therapist.
You’ll benefit from the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of practice placement opportunities alongside being taught by occupational therapists with a wide range of experience in clinical practice and research. Enabling you to gain confidence and proficiency in applying occupational therapy core skills whilst also discovering the breadth of the profession.
This intense course suits those who are self-directed in their learning and are motivated to achieve their goals.
Why study with us
- The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).
- You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support. The course is timetabled to three days per week, giving you flexibility around your studies.
- You’ll be taught by expert staff who are passionate about occupational therapy and are actively involved with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, research and the development of the profession.
What you'll do
- There’s an emphasis on ‘real-life’ assessments which reflect the everyday working environment of an occupational therapist.
- The course balances placements in practice with experienced occupational therapists and high-quality teaching in academic modules which is enhanced through the use of innovative technology.
- You will meet a range of employers, such as the NHS and other social care providers, at our annual recruitment events.
Module overview
Modules studiedCompulsory modules
• H14300: Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy 1
• H14301: Occupational Performance and the Life Sciences
• H14302: Theory and Practice in Occupational Therapy 2
• HI4303: Occupational Barriers to Health and Wellbeing
• HI4304: Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Occupational Therapy
• H14305: Evaluation in Practice
Course delivery
Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
The University’s Faculty of Allied Health and Wellbeing is one of the largest providers of health and social care education in the North West. As a result, we have developed close links with practice partners across the region in both NHS and non-NHS settings.
We organise annual recruitment events where employers from the public (NHS and social care providers) and private spheres attend and network with students.
Future careers
Our graduates are highly employable. Through consultation with our clinical partners, we know that there is a great demand for occupational therapists in the North West – particularly those with master-level qualifications.
After graduating from this course you’ll be in a position to apply for initial registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). You’ll also be able to apply for full membership of the British Association of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.?
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