Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc at Coventry University

Programme overview

As a registered occupational therapist, you will have the privilege to work with people of all ages to help them participate in occupations that hold personal meaning and value to them. Discover how everyday activities can change lives. As an occupational therapist, you'll help people build confidence, improve wellbeing and achieve the life they want.

Faculty: School of Health and Care | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Becoming a Professional Practitioner, Occupational Perspectives, Placement 1: Foundations of Professional Practice, Mind, Body and Occupation, Exploring Theoretical Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Evaluating Evidence Within Health and Care. Year two: Placement 2: Developing Professional Identity, The Dynamics of Occupational Change, Leading for the Future as a Health and Care Professional, Placement 3: Becoming an Autonomous Occupational Therapist, The Evidence-based Practitioner: Professional Project, Preparing for Contemporary Practice.

Career pathways

Successful completion of this postgraduate course leads to eligibility to apply for professional registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) (please see Accreditation section for more information). The master's-level curriculum is designed to support accelerated career opportunities and includes the chance to gain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) leadership qualification (please refer to the accreditation section for more information), helping you make a real impact on service quality.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Previous relevant degree 2:2 or above – preferably completed within the last 5 years or evidence of recent CPD met, however applicants who do not have recent qualifications or CPD will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can contact us to find out more. GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Evidence of experience and understanding of the role of an occupational therapist demonstrated through the face-to-face values-based interview (which can be done online if necessary) or supplementary information submitted following a successful interview. Enrolment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and an Occupational Health assessment, to assess fitness to undertake the clinical component of the degree. English: IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component lower than 6.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition for 2026/27 entry. Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.coventry.ac.uk/course-structure/pg/shc/occupational-therapy-msc/

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