Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

Do you have an undergraduate degree and want to become an occupational therapist? If so, our pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy offers an excellent opportunity to qualify as an occupational therapist in two years.

Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). With this registration you'll be able to take up employment as an occupational therapist.

This course combines academic and practical learning in university-based teaching, along with practice placements. This means you'll gain the knowledge, skills and attributes you need to be a successful occupational therapist.

You’ll get the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of practice placement opportunities. And you'll be taught by occupational therapists with 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.

This intense course suits those who are self-directed in their learning and are motivated to achieve their goals.

Why study with us

* The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT).

* You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support. The course is timetabled to three days per week, giving you flexibility around your studies.

* You’ll be taught by expert staff who are passionate about occupational therapy and are actively involved with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, research and the development of the profession.

Please see course information on the University website for application deadline dates.