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MSc - Master of Science
Headington (Marston Road site)
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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MSc - Master of Science
Headington (Marston Road site)
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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On our Occupational Therapy course, you’ll build the skills and knowledge to work with people of all ages from all walks of life. You will help individuals with a variety of physical, mental, and social needs improve their mobility in order to overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis.
You’ll take part in supervised practice placements during both years of study. These will present you with opportunities to take the skills you’ve learned on the course and apply them in professional settings. Placements in a professional setting, in or outside of the Oxford area, give you the chance to learn and practice on location.
This pre-registration Masters degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Successful completion allows you to register as an occupational therapist in the UK. So you’ll be learning the skills, and gaining the knowledge for a rewarding career.
Students need to have three GCSE passes to include grade 4 (C) in English, Maths and Science. For English and Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. BA or BSc (Hons) minimum of a 2:2 or above, in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy. For example: Sociology, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Sport Sciences, Kinesiology, Anthropology. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Please contact our admissions team if you are unsure of whether your first degree is relevant. All applicants must have taken and passed a module or course on research methods, addressing both qualitative and quantitative study designs and statistics and an ability to communicate clearly in English; both the spoken word and in writing. Applicants whose first language is not English must have the following or an equivalent qualification acceptable by the University and the HCPC: In addition to these, you will be expected to demonstrate a range of specific qualities and aptitudes appropriate to occupational therapy within the specific recruitment process which may include an individual and/or group interview and a written test.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,535 per year
Students from Domestic
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£19,600 per year
Students from EU
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£19,600 per year
Students from International
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