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MSc - Master of Science
Coventry (Main Campus)
Full Time
Jan 2027
2 Year
Discover how everyday activities can change lives. As an occupational therapist, you’ll help people build confidence, improve wellbeing and achieve the life they want. During your studies, you’ll strengthen your compassion, curiosity and critical thinking, learning to solve problems creatively and communicate confidently with people of all ages and backgrounds. Throughout the course, you’ll undertake three professional practice placements in diverse and contemporary settings, tailored to support your individual learning and development2,5. After completing this two-year postgraduate course, you’ll be eligible to apply for professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and join the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) (please see Accreditation section for more information)1. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain an additional qualification (Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice) from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI; subject to registration conditions) on successful completion of the 'Becoming a Professional Practitioner' and 'Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional' modules.1 All eligible home students on this course can apply for a minimum payment from the Government of £5,000 per year, with additional payments for students incurring childcare costs.
This module aims to cultivate the development of practical skills and attributes expected of postgraduates and demanded by employers across all business sectors. Upon successful completion of this module and meeting the CMI evidence requirements, you will gain a level 7 Award in Leadership Coaching and Mentoring, from the
This module introduces an understanding of the key values, behaviours and skills and their impact relevant to occupational therapy practice including the process of reflection; the complexity of communication; and an understanding of teamwork. You will gain an understanding of communication and professionalism skills in the context of developing their therapeutic use of self to enable you to work with individuals across the scope of occupational therapy practice.
This module aims to develop core knowledge of the person through the study of the sciences of anatomy, physiology, sociology and psychology. The module will enable you to explore how these sciences underpin the occupational performance of the individual.
This module introduces you to the core concepts and theoretical underpinnings of the occupational therapy profession. You will explore the relationships between the person, environment and occupation and how this may impact on health and well-being. You will further develop your understanding of these concepts by critically reflecting upon your own occupational identity from an occupational science perspective.
This module provides you with your first professional practice-based learning experience*. The placement, which is sourced for you by the university, takes place 3 days per week for 10 weeks It builds upon the theoretical foundations of occupational therapy enabling you to further understand the role of the occupational therapist and the knowledge, skills and behaviours required. Through interactive and experiential learning you will develop the necessary skills to deliver occupation-centred assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
This practice-based module* will enable you to build on the practice experience within occupational therapy in practice one. The placement, which is sourced for you by the university, is a full-time placement lasting 10 weeks You will have had the opportunity to reflect on knowledge and professional skills gained during this placement and you will be expected to demonstrate the transference of these skills. The emphasis will be on clinical reasoning, reflective practice and the application of theory into practice.
The dissertation module is designed to allow you to undertake an in-depth individual study in an area of interest relevant to your practice which will demonstrate an understanding and application of research at an advanced level. You will have the opportunity to work with real life practice issues to identify service improvements within a relevant clinical area and work alongside clinicians in practice to design and plan a service improvement project.
The aims of this module are to examine the theoretical and philosophical basis of research and to critically appraise different methodological approaches, designs and methods used in health care related research and related fields of practice. There will be emphasis on the importance of evidence-based practice and applying research and guidelines to enhance clinical decision making.
This enquiry-based module will focus on how occupational therapy can facilitate occupational change. It builds on your learning to enhance the application of theory, reasoning and decision making to all stages of the occupational therapy process. You will identify and articulate the contribution of occupational therapists across the breadth of occupational therapy practice and service delivery and consider your professional values.
This practice-based module* will enable you to build on your first two practice placements. . The placement, which is sourced for you by the university, is a full-time placement lasting 10 weeks You will have had the opportunity to reflect on knowledge and professional skills gained during the first and second placement and will be expected to demonstrate the transference of these skills.
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