University of Central Lancashire

Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration), MSc

University of Central LancashirePreston, United Kingdom

Course overview

After completing our MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-reg) course you’ll be eligible to apply for initial registration as an Occupational Therapist with the HCPC.

Key highlights

  • Graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist
  • Pre-registration route into the occupational therapy profession for existing graduates

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above
  • Additional condition: interview — …nature and scope of the programme Applicants will be assessed through interview For applicants where English is not their first language, we require an IELTS: Score of 7 with no component lower than 6.5Al…
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
  • Additional condition: dbs_check — …occupational therapist A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure

Careers this course leads to

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Mental Health Occupational Therapist
  • Paediatric Occupational Therapist
  • Community Occupational Therapist
  • Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £11,000 per year | International: £17,900 per year

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 Central Lancashire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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