MSc Occupational Therapy pre-registration

The Coventry University MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) degree in occupational therapy is designed to equip students to be critical thinkers who are compassionate and have good communication skills. The course is built on the usage of occupation, the daily activities that people engage in, as a therapeutic agent to improve the health and well-being of people. The programme will also provide you with a Leadership qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

The course structure will consist of a professional project and three practice-based placements, during which the students will have at least 1000 hours of supervised experience in different healthcare settings, and the university will source these placements. The curriculum is designed to help you develop skills in clinical reasoning, reflective practice, and applying theory to real-world situations.

Coventry University, with its roots tracing back to the Coventry School of Design in 1843, has a long history of providing education. The university has a Gold rating for student experience in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. It is also rated with 5 QS Stars for Employability, showing its commitment to preparing students for their careers. Coventry University has a global presence, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer, and their CVs to show their work experience. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an Occupational Health assessment are also required.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have at least a lower second-class (2:2) honours degree or above in a relevant subject. Students with other qualifications or significant relevant professional experience may also be considered.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English need an IELTS overall score of 7.0, with no element below 6.5 or an equivalent.

For the MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at Coventry University, the tuition fee for international students is £18,600. Please note that there may be additional costs not included in the fees, such as printing and books.

Coventry University provides a range of scholarships and financial awards for postgraduate students. These include the Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Scholarship, which offers a £2,500 reduction on the first year's tuition fee for international students. The university also offers an Alumni Discount, providing a 25% reduction on postgraduate course fees for graduates of Coventry University.

Upon completing this course and registering with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), graduates are eligible to work in various fields within health and social care, including:

• Occupational Therapist
• Mental Health Practitioner
• Healthcare Consultant
• Rehabilitation Manager
• Service Manager

You can apply for this course through the university’s online application portal or through UCAS. Our trained advisors are available to assist you with the process.