Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc at Northumbria University

Help people live meaningful, fulfilling lives, supporting them to participate in the everyday things that matter to them. This two-year course adheres to the professional standards of practice, values, and behaviours set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) which, upon successful completion, can allow you to be eligible to apply for professional registration. At Northumbria we know the value of real-world practice which is why each student is required to successfully undertake a minimum of 1000 practice-based learning hours.

Faculty: School of Communities and Education  |  Duration: 2 years Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Occupation and Practice with Placement A, Professional Skills with Placement B, Research and Evidence in Occupational Therapy; Year 2 core modules: Principles of Occupation-centred Practice, Transition to Practice with Placement C, Occupational Therapy Research Project.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of your course, you’ll be prepared to apply for HCPC registration and equipped to practise across a breadth of occupational therapy roles. You may wish to embark on opportunities in the NHS or social services, charitable organisations or private sector in settings such as acute hospitals, mental health services, community rehabilitation, residential settings, and specialist areas like paediatrics or older adult care.

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