Course summary
Our MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) course enables you to graduate with a master’s degree. And be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the UK. The course will develop your understanding of the potential for occupational therapy to promote the health and wellbeing of the population. As an occupational therapist you will work people of all ages from all walks of life, in hospital, the community, their place of employment or in their home. Your clients will have a broad range of physical, mental health or social needs. You will work to improve function and enable them to fulfil the demands of their daily lives. Our teaching staff are experienced in their specialist practice areas. They have reputations for excellence. As well as established links with colleagues, organisations and institutions at national and international level. The degree does not provide eligibility to practice in any other country but it is WFOT recognised. This degree is NOT NHS Funded.
Assessment method
The curriculum and structure of our course uses the spiral model of education as a framework. You will use enquiry based learning approaches to meet the demands of the format of the course. You will be able to capitalise on your pre-existing study skills as a graduate student with high levels of self-motivation who is practiced in independent learning.
Entry requirements
GCSE: Five GCSE passes to include grade C in English Language, Maths and Science. BA or BSc (Hons) minimum of a 2:2 or above, in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy. For example: Sociology, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Sport Sciences, Kinesiology, Anthropology. Please note, this is not an exhaustive list. Please contact our admissions team if you are unsure of whether your first degree is relevant. All applicants must have taken and passed a module or course on research methods, addressing both qualitative and quantitative study designs and statistics. and An ability to communicate clearly in English; both the spoken word and in writing. Applicants whose first language is not English must have the following or an equivalent qualification acceptable by the University and the HCPC: In addition to these, you will be expected to demonstrate a range of specific qualities and aptitudes appropriate to occupational therapy within the specific recruitment process which may include an individual and/or group interview and a written test.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £16300 | Year 1 |
| England | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10400 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10400 | Year 1 |
| International | £16300 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP