MSc Occupational Therapy
Course overview
This is a full-time master's degree over two years, designed to prepare students for registration as occupational therapists. Occupational therapists support individuals to overcome difficulties so they can live happy and meaningful lives. This course has been approved professionally and will develop students’ identity as confident health practitioners.
Teaching blends academic sessions with four practical placements, giving them over 1,100 hours of hands-on experience in various settings. They will learn at the purpose-built Health and Allied Professions Centre on the Clifton Campus. Performances are checked through essays, presentations, reflective accounts, and practical skill examinations like OSCEs.
Entry requirements
Candidates must submit a personal statement of 300 to 500 words, clearly stating their reasons for applying and their understanding of the occupational therapist's role. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required to support the application. Applicants whose names have been shortlisted will attend a selection interview, if invited. If they are selected, they must pass a health screening and complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need at least a second-class undergraduate degree (2.2 or equivalent) in any subject, but not a pre-registration occupational therapy qualification.
- They must also have GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum grade of C or 4, or an approved equivalent qualification.
English Language Requirements:
- An overall grade of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic test, with no single component score lower than 6.5.
- Scores from other approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) at equivalent levels.
Scholarships
Bangladesh High Achievers Award
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarships
Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarships
Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.
Women in Computer Science
50% of tuition fee
Up to 50% of fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Occupational Therapy from Nottingham Trent University can take up careers in many professional settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Community Health Services
- Schools and educational settings
- Private Practice
- Local Government (Social Services)
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Nursing (Adult) in Nottingham Trent University for international students is £17,950 per year, and international students are expected to pay an advance acceptance fee of £6,000 to study at the university. Please note that the tuition fees are subject to annual increases.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to visit the university website. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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