Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc
The University of Northampton
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OverviewIf you are a qualified occupational therapist and want to take your professional knowledge and skills to an advanced level to enhance your career prospects and extend your perspective on professional practice, then this MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy is for you.As one of the longest established Occupational Therapy schools in the UK, we have a very highly regarded professional reputation.Our advanced occupational therapy MSc recognises the value of lifelong learning as a ...Read more

Overview

If you are a qualified occupational therapist and want to take your professional knowledge and skills to an advanced level to enhance your career prospects and extend your perspective on professional practice, then this MSc in Advanced Occupational Therapy is for you.

As one of the longest established Occupational Therapy schools in the UK, we have a very highly regarded professional reputation.

Our advanced occupational therapy MSc recognises the value of lifelong learning as a cornerstone of excellence in service delivery and is underpinned by the Royal College of Occupational Therapy Career Development Framework. The award structure ensures that the modules are both contemporary for current service needs and innovative, promoting engagement with emerging communities of practice. This is underpinned throughout using a high-quality evidence base.

Course Details

The development of this advanced professional thinking throughout our postgraduate occupational therapy course will be transferable across other skills, thereby empowering practitioners to advance their own professional practice; contributing to the quality of service provision within contemporary setting.

How will I be assessed?

A range of assessment strategies are used on this course to develop your critical thinking and the way you apply theory to your practice setting. Typical assessment methods include essays, case studies, critical reflections and presentations.

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50/101
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Entry requirements

Students need to hold a recognised First or Second-Class Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy in order to be eligible to apply for this MSc. If you have relevant professional and educational experience this will also be taken into consideration.

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£8,250 per year

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£16,995 per year

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The University of Northampton
Buildingy23m02, University Drive Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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