Occupational Therapy Pre-Registration MSc

at Northumbria University

Your tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including enquiry-based approaches in which you will be an active participant in your learning. As with other Masters degrees there will be a major element of independent learning and self-motivated reflection.

Learning in practice is an integral part of the course. There are two practice placements in the first year and a further one in the second year. You will also undertake practical learning in our on-campus Clinical Skills Centre.

 

Our assessments are designed to promote academic development and professional practice. Methods include written assignments, presentations and assessments of practice during placements.

 

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

 

Year one

 

• OT6004 -Introduction to occupation (with Practice Placement A) (20 Credits)
• OT7000 -Research Informed Occupational Therapy (20 Credits)
• OT7001 -Developing Occupational Therapy Reasoning and Skills with Practice Placement B (30 Credits)

Year two

 

• OT7002 -Occupation-Centred Practice (20 Credits)
• OT7003 -Professional Development and Lifelong Learning (with Practice Placement C) (30 Credits)
• OT7004 -Occupational Therapy Research Project (60 Credits)

Entry Requirements 2022/23

 

Standard Entry

 

Applicants should normally have:

 

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy, and completed within the last five years. Applicants with experience in the field who hold a 2:2 honours degree will be assessed on an individual basis.

 

GCSE grade C (or equivalent) in English Language, Maths and Science.

 

Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and Accredited Work Based Learning (AWBL) may also be considered against University Criteria.

 

Additional requirements:

 

All offers of places on this course are subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. You must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements.

 

International qualifications:

 

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. 

 

English language requirements:

 

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250

 

EU Fee in Year 1: £16,500

 

International Fee in Year 1: £16,500

Based on your particular interests, you can let us know your preferences regarding the type of placements you are interested in, whether this be a particular clinical area or location that reflects your career aspirations. For example you could undertake a placement in another country in order to gain experience within a fresh culture and healthcare system.

The course curriculum is designed not just to meet academic requirements but also HCPC Standards of Proficiency for occupational therapists. HCPC registration will be essential for you to practise as an occupational therapist in the UK

 

The importance of people being actively engaged in occupations throughout life and periods of ill-health, transition and change is becoming increasingly recognised on a local, national and international level meaning now is a great time to enter this exciting profession.

 

On completion of this course you’ll be ready to seek professional registration with HCPC so that you can work as an occupational therapist with the NHS, social services, charities or private sector employers.

 

Whatever you decide to do, you’ll have the transferable skills that employers expect from a master’s graduate from Northumbria University. These include the ability to tackle complex issues through conceptualisation and undertaking research, the ability to contribute to new processes and knowledge, and the ability to formulate balanced judgements when considering incomplete or ambiguous data.