MSc Occupational Therapy Pre-Registration

The MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at Northumbria University is for people who want to support others to live more independently and carry out daily activities, even if they have an illness, injury, or disability.

This master’s degree takes two years to complete. It is for people who already have a degree and can use their academic and problem-solving skills to study and train as occupational therapists. You will learn through a mix of classroom lessons and three work placements. These placements will give you real experience in different settings and help you feel more confident when working with patients.

You will study topics such as understanding occupation, developing professional decision-making skills, occupation-focused practice, research, and lifelong learning. If you are an international or EU student, you can also receive academic language support.

By studying the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at Northumbria University, you will gain both the knowledge and the practical skills you need for a successful career as an occupational therapist.

Northumbria University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, a city in the northeast of England. It was named Northumbria University in 1992, but its history goes back to 1880 when it was first founded as Rutherford College.

The main campus, called City Campus, is in the centre of Newcastle. Another campus is located at Coach Lane, a little outside the city. The university also has locations in London and Amsterdam.

Students at Northumbria can use great facilities, like modern laboratories, a Student Law Office, and a Business Clinic. The impressive Sport Central building has courts, climbing walls, and swimming pools.

The university has a strong reputation for research. In 2021, its research quality was ranked 23rd in the UK, a big jump in its standing. It was also named the UK University of the Year in 2022 and the Modern University of the Year for 2025.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should normally have a minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy, and completed within the last five years. 
• Applicants with experience in the field who hold a 2:2 honours degree will be assessed on an individual basis.

English Proficiency:

• International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7 with 6.5 in each component (or equivalent).

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at Northumbria University is £19,350.

Northumbria University provides a variety of financial aid and scholarship options for students. You can receive a scholarship if you have strong academic results or if you are in need of financial assistance.

If you are an international student beginning a programme at the Newcastle campus in September 2025, you could be eligible for a £3,000 reduction on your tuition fees for the first year.

Graduates of an MSc in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) from Northumbria University are fit for employment in roles such as the following:

• Clinical Specialist 
• Disability Assessor 
• Mental Health Practitioner 
• Neurology OT
• Occupational Therapist 
• Paediatric Occupational Therapist

To apply for this course, you have to use the online application link provided by the university. For more information about this process, you can consult any of our expert counsellors at AHZ.