MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) is an accelerated two-year master's that prepares graduates from any subject to become occupational therapists, combining theory with supervised practice placements. Completing the required placement hours makes graduates eligible to apply for professional registration.

Faculty: School of Health Professions | Duration: 2 years full-time (with placements) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Preparation for Practice, Project Design for Research, Building Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice, Bridging the Gap between Theory and Practice and Occupational Science: People as Occupational Beings, followed in year two by Practice Placements 2 and 3 and Occupational Studies Core Skills 3.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to roles in healthcare, community services and workplaces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's (honours) degree at 2:1 or above in any subject; GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (Functional Skills Level 2 in Mathematics may be considered; Functional Skills in English is not accepted); evidence of academic study within the last five years; a strong personal statement (approximately 250-400 words) showing interest in occupational therapy, an academic reference, a CV, an interview, and satisfactory DBS and occupational health checks. International applicants need IELTS 7 overall with at least 6.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,450 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 20,150 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 2 years

Health Sciences