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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Understand humans as occupational beings. On successful completion of this course, you’ll be able to apply to become a registered occupational therapist.
As part of this course you’ll:
Gain the skills to become a professional occupational therapist, able to deliver and evaluate occupational therapy in a range of settings
Understand the relationship between occupation and health, models of occupation, occupational science and occupational justice
Learn how to carry out occupational therapy assessments and interventions
Work with people from across the lifespan and with a range of physical, mental and social difficulties such as dementia, stroke, homelessness or unemployment
Be required to undertake a minimum of 1,000 hours of supervised professional practice
Professional regulation
This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists recognised Education Programme.
The Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) regulates occupational therapy. The title of ‘occupational therapist’ is protected by law. This means that anyone who uses a designated title must be on the HCPC Register. Successful completion of this course will give you the eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC.
Applicants should normally have at least a second class honours degree completed in the last five years in the cognate subjects of Science, Social Sciences, Healthcare (including degrees in related health and social care professions), Psychology, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Politics, Environment or Arts.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from EU
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
£17,000 per year
Students from International
The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.
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