MSc Occupational Therapy Pre-registration
Course overview
The pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy offers an excellent opportunity to qualify as an occupational therapist in two years. Successful completion of this course entitles students to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). With this registration, they will be able to take up employment as an occupational therapist.
This course combines academic and practical learning through university-based teaching and practice placements. This means students will gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to become successful occupational therapists. Students will have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of practice placements. Occupational therapists will teach them, drawing on a wide range of experience in clinical practice and research. This will give you the confidence and ability to apply occupational therapy core skills whilst also learning about the profession.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be assessed through an interview. Application to the programme will be through a completed application form, including a personal statement and two supporting references.
Grade Requirements:
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A minimum of a second-class lower (2:2) Honours Degree or its equivalent in a relevant science or health-related subject.
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Applicants with substantial relevant experience will be considered and will be required to demonstrate the suitability of this experience both on application and at interview.
English Language Requirements:
For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS Score of 7.0 with no component below 6.5 is required.
Scholarships
Alumni Loyalty Discount
20% reduction in tuition fee.
Up to 20% of feesChevening - UK Government Scholarship
Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) from the University of Central Lancashire are prepared for a variety of roles, including:
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Occupational Therapist
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Health Improvement Practitioner
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Advice Worker
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Art Therapist
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Mental Health Therapist
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at the University of Central Lancashire is £17,900 per year for International students.
Admission
To apply for the course, applicants can submit their applications directly through the university's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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