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MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

On our Occupational Therapy course, you’ll build the skills and knowledge to work with people of all ages from all walks of life. You will help individuals with a variety of physical, mental, and social needs improve their mobility in order to overcome the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Faculty: School of Sport, Nutrition and Allied Health Professions  |  Duration: 2 years, maximum 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year you’ll study humans as occupational beings and workplace values-based professional behaviours. Two academic modules continue with a part time placement.

Career pathways

You can find our graduates working across various sectors. These include social work, charity, and policy development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE: Three GCSE passes to include grade 4 (C) in English, Maths and Science. For English and Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs. A minimum of a second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree from a recognised institution in a relevant subject (for example: Sociology, Psychology, Biological Sciences, Sport Sciences, Kinesiology, Anthropology). Not suitable for applicants with an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy. All applicants must have taken and passed a module or course on research methods, addressing both qualitative and quantitative study designs and statistics. Screening All applicants will be screened for fitness to practise and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be made. Selection process You will be expected to demonstrate a range of specific qualities and aptitudes appropriate to occupational therapy within the specific recruitment process which may include an individual and/or group interview and a written test. All Oxford Brookes University Health and Social Care Programmes conduct Value Based Recruitment (VBR). We recognise that values and attitudes have the greatest impact on the quality of people’s care and their experiences. UCAS code: P048452.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 19,600 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Duration: 2 years, maximum 4 years

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