MOccTh Occupational Therapy at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

This Master of Occupational Therapy course at Robert Gordon University will provide you with the skills to make a difference. As an occupational therapist you will engage in a variety of ways with individuals, groups and communities, using your unique occupational therapy skills to enable people to overcome challenges and participate more fully in daily occupations. This four-year integrated Master of Occupational Therapy award was developed in response to employer needs and key current policy and social directives.

Faculty: School of Health | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will develop a fundamental understanding of the relationship between the person, occupation, health, wellbeing and the environment. You will learn the determinants of health and wider psychosocial and cultural influences on health and the concept of health promotion. The theoretical and practical components of occupational therapy are embedded throughout, and development of professional identity is initiated through the use of interprofessional learning opportunities.

Career pathways

A career in occupational therapy offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and increasingly important area of health and social care.

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: BBBC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and one from a science or humanities subject. Maths and a science subject are required at National 5 level grade B or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: BCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and one from a science or humanities subject. Maths and a science subject are required at GCSE grade 6/B or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and one from a science or humanities subject. Maths and a science subject are required at grade O2 if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 27 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English) and one from a science or humanities subject. Maths and a science subject are required at Standard Level grade 4 if not held at Higher. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCCC to include English or a written subject requiring the use of English. Maths plus one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics is required at National 5 B if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. International Students International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University. UCAS code: B920.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/moccth-occupational-therapy#apply

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