MSc Occupational Therapy (Advancing Practice in) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A part-time online MSc/PgDip for qualified occupational therapists that develops leadership of innovative, person-centred change, aligned with four pillars of clinical practice: professional practice, research, leadership and facilitating learning.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Department: Occupational and Arts Therapies | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online) | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Fundamentals of Advancing Practice, Demonstrating Impact in Practice, Contemporary Occupation Focused Practice and Methods of Enquiry, with a 60-credit dissertation for the MSc.

Career pathways

Supports moves into leadership, enhanced specialist expertise and expanded professional responsibilities.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK honours degree or equivalent and professional registration (or equivalent) in occupational therapy. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0; as the course is fully online the University cannot sponsor international students on a student visa. The Advancing Competencies and Advancing Portfolio core modules require learners to be working in the relevant area of practice with the support of a line manager and workplace mentor. Application deadline: typically December for a January start and August for a September start.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online)

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