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MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at University of Derby

University of Derby, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Join the thousands who have benefited from Derby’s high-quality, distinctive and innovative Occupational Therapy courses. Ours was the first Occupational Therapy School set up under the auspices of the NHS back in 1948 so we have a strong heritage and reputation in this important field.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities  |  Department: Occupational Therapy  |  Duration: Full-time: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On the MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) you will cover core modules such as: You will explore the underpinning sciences, philosophies and theories of Occupational Therapy, and apply these to real life situations:

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council , as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. You’ll then be able to apply for exciting and diverse career opportunities within occupational therapy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You will need a 2:1 Honours degree qualification or above (in a subject other than a pre-registration Occupational Therapy qualification).; Experience and references; Ideally you need to be familiar with more than one area in which occupational therapists may work . This could be through personal or shadowing experience but also from reading or research; You will need to provide a satisfactory reference from an education establishment, a previous employer or person of standing that should demonstrate ability to manage the academic demands of the programme, as well as personal suitability.; If you have previously studied any Health Professional Education Programme you will need to complete a self declaration that there were no previous concerns regarding fitness to practice.; English language requirements; IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area); For information on pre-sessional English Language support please visit Derby English Language Centre .; Recognised Prior Learning; The University of Derby does offer the opportunity for Recognition of Prior Learning .

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 2 years

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