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Master of Occupational Therapy in Pre-Registration

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A two-year full-time Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) taught in the School of Communities and Education on Northumbria's Coach Lane Campus in Newcastle.

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 evaluate concepts and methods in Occupational Therapy in Pre-Registration to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Principles of Occupation-centred Practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist (HCPC registration)
  • Advanced practice roles
  • Academic or clinical leadership

Curriculum

  • Two-year full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Research and Evidence in Occupational Therapy
  • Principles of Occupation-centred Practice
  • Occupational Therapy Research Project. Teaching and assessment details are given on the programme page.

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
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

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
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£19,850 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£30,389 GBP

Program details

CampusCoach Lane Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Communities and Education
DepartmentOccupational Therapy in Pre-Registration
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.