Occupational Therapy
University of Plymouth
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Masters in Occupational Therapy - MOccTh

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Masters in Occupational Therapy - MOccTh

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Stand out from the crowd with an integrated Masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of Plymouth. This full-time, four-year programme offers a challenging and rewarding study experience that will develop your practice, leadership, management and research skills. Explore the philosophy of the profession and the underpinning sciences that guide practice, whilst developing skills in reflection and an appreciation of life-long learning ready for a rewarding career. * Four year ...Read more

Stand out from the crowd with an integrated Masters degree in occupational therapy from the University of Plymouth. This full-time, four-year programme offers a challenging and rewarding study experience that will develop your practice, leadership, management and research skills. Explore the philosophy of the profession and the underpinning sciences that guide practice, whilst developing skills in reflection and an appreciation of life-long learning ready for a rewarding career. * Four year integrated masters programme.* A wide range of teaching and learning methods and assessments are used to suit all learning styles.* Experience problem-based learning designed to be practical and close to real-life issues faced by occupational therapists.* Interprofessional learning will prepare you for practice and working within multi-disciplinary teams.* You will study a broad range of cutting edge theory and research from occupational science and occupational therapy.* You will benefit from accreditation by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists leading to internationally recognised qualification.* Experience practice placements to develop a range of core skills required for professional practice.* Train and practice your professional healthcare skills in an inspiring purpose-built environment, InterCity Place.* The programme is delivered by a team of well published, internationally recognised, research active occupational therapists.* Opportunities to select modules that align with your career aspirations.* Start your occupational therapy career with enhanced clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Counselling graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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caitlin
21 Nov 24

Friendly staff and good facilities. One building used to be an old post office yet the windows have not been redone meaning they are single pane and let a draft in so some rooms..Read more

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Amy
20 Nov 24

I am on an apprenticeship which means I am only on campus twice a week, but really enjoy the days when I am on..Read more

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A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:9,P:0 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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To include a minimum of 2 A Levels. Usually with a minimum of Grade B in a science or Social Science. Excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking.

Usually with a minimum of Grade B in a Science or Social Science.

Usually with a minimum of Grade B in a Science or Social Science.

To include 15 Level 3 credits in Science or Social Science.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

With Higher Level Grade 6 in Science or Social Science.GCSE equivalence: Higher Level = 4, Standard Level = 5 in Maths, English, and Science.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level Science or Social Science, which will be assessed on application. Please contact the Admissions Team for further guidance.

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

BTEC National Extended Diplomas and Extended Diplomas are considered on an individual basis, depending on the units that are studied. They may be considered on their own or alongside A level Science or Social Science, which will be assessed on application. Please contact the Admissions Team for further guidance.

Accepted – preference pathways would be Health and Science. Typical offer will be confirmed once an application is received

Considered in combination with other qualifications.

Popular A-level subjects

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
79%
English Literature
21%
Biology
21%
Sociology
20%
History
15%
HESA

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Latest Occupational Therapy reviews

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caitlin
21 Nov 24
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Friendly staff and good facilities. One building used to be an old post office yet the windows have not been redone meaning they are single pane and let a draft in so some rooms...
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Amy
20 Nov 24
Occupational Therapy
I am on an apprenticeship which means I am only on campus twice a week, but really enjoy the days when I am on...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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