University of Brighton

Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc (PGDip)

University of BrightonBrighton: Falmer, United Kingdom

Key highlights

  • Pre-registration route towards Health and Care Professions Council registration
  • Clinical placements with NHS providers across health and care settings
  • Covers physical, mental health, hospital and community occupational therapy practice
  • Designed for graduates of any subject seeking an occupational therapy career

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include any subject; or above
  • Additional condition: occupational_health — Occupational health screening and vaccinations You will need to complete an occupational health screening and we strongly encourage that you get all of the required vaccinations.

Scholarships

  • Change Studentship

    The award covers postgraduate Home/UK course fees (£9,250 GBP for 2025–26), and travel expenses to access a mentoring programme organised by the university.

  • Vice-Chancellor International Postgraduate Scholarship

    Our Vice-Chancellor international postgraduate scholarships of £2,500 are automatically granted to students from specific regions.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Occupational therapist
  • Mental health occupational therapist
  • Community occupational therapist
  • Paediatric occupational therapist
  • Rehabilitation occupational therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,854

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Brighton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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