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Master of Occupational Therapy

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • Canterbury, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a 27-month, Entry-level ACOTE-accredited doctoral degree starting each spring.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist (OTR)

Curriculum

  • 27 continuous months starting in spring: integrated coursework and fieldwork around Naperville and Chicago
  • 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and an individual 14-week capstone experience. Accredited by ACOTE
  • Graduates are eligible to register for the NBCOT exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent for most courses (for example India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10
  • China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)
  • 2:1 for some courses such as MA Social Work and MSc Nursing routes. Source: institution-wide international postgraduate entry pages
  • Additional academic criteria: Honours degree 2:2 or equivalent for most courses (2:1 for e.g. MA Social Work and the MSc Nursing routes).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree: UK honours degree 2:2 or recognised overseas equivalent (e.g. India 3-year degree at 55% or CGPA 6.0/10, China bachelor's 65-70% depending on university)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 60
  • PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Previous Degree Certificate
  • Academic References
  • Statement of Purpose

How to apply

  1. Review the Occupational Therapy admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,000 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£3,000 GBP

Program details

CampusMedway Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health
DepartmentSchool of Nursing, Midwifery, Allied and Public Health
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship notePotential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Occupational Therapy. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jun 2027

    217 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.