MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Birmingham City University

Please note that applications for this course don't open until January 2027. As an occupational therapist, you’ll help people who have difficulties with daily activities resulting from disability, illness, trauma, ageing, and a range of long-term conditions. You could work in many different settings, including hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centres, mental health facilities, private practices, and children's clinics.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences  |  Department: Health Professions  |  Duration: 2 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January 2028  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Through specialist teaching and learning techniques, you will explore and learn the philosophy, theory and science behind occupational therapy practice, as well as the human anatomy, physiology, sociology and psychology that underpins occupational therapy. Students will explore occupational science and its interaction with the mental, physical and social elements of health. You will develop your practice and skills by spending time on placement gaining significant specialist experience of at least 1000 hours, as well as developing your employability skills. Modules include Evidence Based Professional Practice, Becoming an Occupational Therapist, The Human Body, Mind and Occupational Therapy, Integrating Occupational Therapy Theory, Evidence and Practice, Consolidating Professional Practice (Occupational Therapy), Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice, Healthcare Professional Project.

Career pathways

Graduates will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as an Occupational Therapist. This will enable you to pursue careers within the NHS and private sector.

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