MSc Occupational Therapy (February Start) at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Occupational therapists work closely with people who have an illness, injury or disability to help them live their lives to their full potential. You could be helping a child with a learning disability, supporting a young person with anorexia, or aiding an elderly person in recovering from a stroke. Our MSc Occupational Therapy course prepares you for an exciting and rewarding career.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences | Department: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 2 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Entry points: February; next start February 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our two-year, full-time programme encompasses 45 weeks of learning each year.

Career pathways

Examples of careers that you could enter include: National Health Service, Charitable organisations, Social services departments, Private health services, Own start-ups, Clinical research, Discover more on our Careers webpages..

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Applicants with a 2.2 or equivalent may be considered if they have strong relevant work experience. Degree Subject All subject areas Applicants will be required to have a minimum of GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 / C or equivalent. Applicants will be required to have a minimum of GCSE Science at Grade 4 / C or equivalent. This is a pre-registration course. If you have completed an undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy, this course is not suitable and you may wish to consider our other professional health courses delivered at Degree and Master’s level. English language: IELTS: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,535 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 23,850 a year (2026/27). Annual tuition fee Source

Intake: Entry points: February; next start February 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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