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Master of Occupational Therapy

Royal Holloway, University of London

  • Egham, 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 (1.5 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

  • 2:2. UK 2:2 Bachelor honours degree or equivalent with some understanding of research methodology
  • taken within either dissertation
  • final year project or as its own module will be required. We invite students from a wide range of scientific
  • social science and humanities backgrounds to apply and be considered. You will need to have completed an undergraduate degree in one of these fields to be eligible. International qualification or degree equivalents by country are listed on the course page
  • UK 2:1 honours degree or equivalent usually; some courses accept a high 2:2 (57% or above); professional experience considered; country-specific equivalents on course pages

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (UK 2:1 or equivalent overseas); some courses are conversion courses, others need the subject degree; Pre-Masters and Master's Foundation programmes (Study Group / ONCAMPUS, staged separately) for those below the entry level

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 97
  • Duolingo 130
  • PTE Academic 76
  • IELTS Academic 7

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Application Form

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£28,100 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusEgham
Faculty or schoolSchool of Life Sciences and the Environment
DepartmentPsychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Holloway, University of London scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    20 Aug 2027

    279 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.