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Master of Occupational Therapy

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, 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: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2 years): 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

  • Additional: 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.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), usually in a related discipline; Advanced Practice versions add a placement year to the matching 1-year MSc/MA; pre-registration health courses need a prior health or science degree plus professional entry checks, interview and placement capacity

Language tests

  • IELTS 7 (min 6.5 each component)
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE Academic
  • Cambridge
  • Duolingo

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Evidence of Previous Qualifications

How to apply

  1. 1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree; IELTS) and the application deadlines. 2. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal; there is no application fee. 3. Provide qualifications
  2. personal statement
  3. references and passport/visa documents; some courses add a portfolio
  4. ATAS or DBS evidence. 4. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  5. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. 5. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCoach Lane Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Communities and Education
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Northumbria University. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Scholarships

Scholarship or bursary opportunities may exist for eligible applicants at Northumbria University. Award availability, the qualifying intake and program restrictions must be confirmed individually.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.