MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Teesside University

Programme overview

A two-year fast-track pre-registration route into occupational therapy for graduates of any subject. It combines taught modules with clinical placements in a range of settings and leads to eligibility to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and professional membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Department: Nursing & Health | Duration: 2 years (full-time) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one covers taught modules and placements in two settings, including Contexts of Health, Practice of Occupational Therapy, Self as an Occupational Being and Theories of Occupational Therapy. Year two covers Dissertation Preparation for Health Professionals, Enhancing Professionalism, Leadership and Service Improvement Skills, a Major Project and a final practice placement.

Career pathways

Graduate occupational therapist roles across health, social care and wider community services, with eligibility to register with the HCPC and join the Royal College of Occupational Therapists; the programme is also recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree in any subject; no prior knowledge of occupational therapy is required. Admission depends on meeting the academic requirement, a satisfactory application form and personal statement showing understanding of the profession and motivation, a successful interview, satisfactory references, a work-based risk assessment and a satisfactory DBS check. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in every section, or TOEFL 100/120 combined with a Teesside University English language test, plus an interview in person, online or at an international office. Recognition of prior learning may cover up to one third of the course.

International applicants: GBP 34,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International pre-registration health two-year master's total (GBP 17,000 per year); tuition only Source

Duration: 2 years (full-time)

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