MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
University of Essex
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of Essex

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Our MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme helps you to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work with clients of all ages who have physical, mental health, learning difficulties, or social challenges to address. If you already have a degree, and have carried out some relevant experience, then this programme could be your route into occupational therapy. Successful completion of our MSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme leads to eligibility to apply ...Read more

Our MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme helps you to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to enable you to work with clients of all ages who have physical, mental health, learning difficulties, or social challenges to address. If you already have a degree, and have carried out some relevant experience, then this programme could be your route into occupational therapy. Successful completion of our MSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme leads to eligibility to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which then allows you to practise as an occupational therapist in the UK, and become a professional member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.If you are an international student interested in working outside of the UK we would advise that you check registration procedures with the relevant professional body in that country.

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73/279
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44th
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29th
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jessica
10 Feb 26

-the support I have received had been great and i know where to go if i need support. - I commute to the university and it has not been too bad traffic wise - as I am not staying..Read more

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Florence
31 Jan 26

It’s a good place to study because there is everything you need on campus. And the student support is really good (for disabilities, occupational health, student advisors). It..Read more

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Entry requirements

An honours degree, at grade 2:2 or above or international equivalent, successful performance at interview, evidence of recent academic study (By this we mean a course or module with an assessable component taken in the last 5 years). You must also have two satisfactory references (including an academic reference and a work-based reference).

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£24,675 per year

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Students from EU

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

£24,675 per year

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Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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Living and accommodation costs (per year, approximately)- 11,256 – 19,197

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jessica
10 Feb 26
Occupational Therapy
-the support I have received had been great and i know where to go if i need support. - I commute to the university and it has not been too bad traffic wise - as I am not staying...
Read more
F
Florence
31 Jan 26
Occupational Therapy
It’s a good place to study because there is everything you need on campus. And the student support is really good (for disabilities, occupational health, student advisors). It...
Read more
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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