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Master of Occupational Therapy

Edinburgh Napier University

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

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Edinburgh Napier University campus

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 (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

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
  • Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0 overall

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
  2. Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
  3. There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
  4. 000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
  5. 827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year£22,718 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusSighthill Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Social Care
DepartmentDepartment of Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteEligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Scholarships

Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.