MOccTh (Hons) Occupational Therapy at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MOccTh (Hons) Occupational Therapy is a four-year full-time integrated masters building skills in practice, leadership, management and research while exploring occupational therapy philosophy. The first year is integrated with the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy programme, and placements run through the course in NHS, community and social care settings.

Department: School of Health Professions | Duration: 4 years (with placements) | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is shared with the BSc programme and covers contributory sciences, foundations for occupational therapy and occupation in action, with a seven-week placement. Year 2 covers enabling occupation across the lifespan, interprofessional working and research, with a nine-week placement. Year 3 includes a twelve-week placement and preparation for masters-level study, and the final year includes an individual research dissertation, enhanced professional reasoning, contemporary leadership, and a choice of international perspectives or innovation in healthcare.

Career pathways

Graduates work in hospitals, GP practices, health centres, nursing homes, schools, prisons, the armed forces and in patients' homes, across health and social care sectors including NHS, community and mental health settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 136 UCAS points (contextual offers typically 8 points lower). GCSE: 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics, English and Science (Functional Skills Level 2 Numeracy may replace GCSE Maths). A levels: 136 points including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC: DDD, Science, Health or Social Science preferable. Access to HE Diploma: preferably Science/Health, at least 45 Level 3 credits with 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit. T level: Distinction overall in Health or Science pathway. International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall. Graduates are welcome with a minimum of 2:1 in a relevant area, normally studied within the last 5 years. Applicants must pass DBS and occupational health checks and be 18 or over; deferred entry is not permitted. IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in all elements for applicants who have not studied in English.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 4 years

Health Sciences