MSc/PgDip/PgCert Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)

This accelerated programme will provide you with a master's level academic qualification together with eligibility to apply for a licence to practice which is a pre-requisite for registration to the Health and Care Professions Council. 

This programme offers you the opportunity to become occupational therapy practitioners at the forefront of occupational therapy. This will be achieved by developing a systematic understanding of knowledge and a critical awareness of current challenges and developments in the field of occupational therapy.

You will:

• Gain an academic qualification and eligibility to apply for licence to practice with the HCPC

• Have the opportunity for a clinical placement

• Be prepared to enter the workplace on completion of this programme

Undergraduate degree

• An Honours Degree 2:1 or above in any subject area. Normally we would expect this to have been completed in the last five years, but relevant work-related CPD or other studies could be considered (with evidence).

GCSEs

5 passes at grade A - C or 9 - 4 for GCSE, to include English Language, maths and a science or equivalents.

• The English language, maths and science could also be evidenced through a higher qualification e.g. A level or aspects of your degree. (this will be automatically reviewed and considered at Admissions stage and the decision made will be final)

• Equivalents accepted: maths and English level 2 function skills 

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.