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Master of Occupational Therapy Pre-Registration
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year pre-registration master's leading to registration as an occupational therapist.
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
- Critically analyse advanced concepts in Occupational Therapy Pre-Registration. Evaluate topics including modules cover foundations of occupational therapy and occupational science. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.
Career outcomes
- Occupational therapist (HCPC registered)
- Work with disadvantaged and marginalised groups internationally
Curriculum
- Modules cover foundations of occupational therapy and occupational science
- Occupational performance
- Essential practice skills
- Evidence informed occupational transformation
- Inter-professional working
- Ethics and reasoning
- Occupational justice and policy
- And practice based learning 2 to 4.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (some courses 2:1 or a specific subject
- E.g. Psychology meeting BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership
- Registered nurse status)
- Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning. English: IELTS 6.0 for most courses
- 6.5 or 7.0 for some.
- UK honours degree 2:2 or equivalent (subject-specific
- E.g. MSc Advanced Computer Science 2:2 in computing
- MSc Computer Science any subject
- MSc International Marketing any subject).
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK honours 2:2 or equivalent) in a relevant subject, Relevant experience considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Recommendation Letters (If Applicable)
- Proof of Financial Support (For Visa If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Submit the application through UCAS for an undergraduate course or through the university graduate admissions process for an eligible postgraduate course. Provide academic transcripts
- English-language evidence and any required supporting statements or references. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Glasgow campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health and Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Occupational Therapy Pre-Registration |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship options may depend on nationality, Merit and current funding. Check the published award criteria. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
10 Mar 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 6 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.5).