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Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc
Master
Online
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
A career in occupational therapy offers variety, purpose and immense job satisfaction. This Masters level qualification qualifies you for a rewarding profession where you can help people facing physical and mental challenges to overcome barriers to their independence.
Accelerate your career plans: because this programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, upon completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply to register to practise as soon as you graduate, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, and join a rewarding profession
Boost your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
Gain invaluable experience through practice-based learning which makes up almost half of the course
Learn from a dedicated and skilled team who have worked in a broad spectrum of occupational therapy roles
Improve your practical skills in our superb facilities ranging from a rehabilitation kitchen to virtual learning opportunities
Study Occupational Therapy at Derby. Our outstanding heritage, accessible and supportive lecturers and professional networks which help you find your dream job are just some of the reasons our students voted us one of the top courses in the UK in the National Student Survey.
About this course
On successful completion, you’ll be well placed within the employment market as a self-directed, reflective, proactive and initiative driven practitioner, capable of influencing the development of others and the profession.
When you’ve completed this fast-paced two-year professional Masters course, you’ll be able to apply for exciting and diverse career opportunities within occupational therapy in this country or abroad.
You could work with people of all ages facing different challenges in a wide range of settings such as:
Health services
Social services
Education
Care homes
Prison services
Charity sector
Legal services
Social enterprises
Schools and community
Independent practice
You will need a 2.1 Honours degree or above, gained preferably within the last five years.
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Subjects
- Occupational Therapy
- Occupational
- Occupational Nurse
- Occupational Health Safety
- Philosophies
- Sciences
- Pathologies
- Performance
- Intentional
- Therapeutic
Course programme
On the MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) you will cover core modules such as:
Stage oneYou will explore the underpinning sciences, philosophies and theories of Occupational Therapy, and apply these to real life situations:
- Underpinning Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance and Impact of Pathologies
- Research for Practice
- Therapeutic and Intentional Use of Self
- The Occupational Therapy Process
- Practice Based Learning 1
Practice-based learning is a core element of this stage, and there will be opportunities for you to integrate theory and practice. And you’ll have opportunities to learn alongside students from other disciplines.
Stage two- Practice Based Learning 2
- Practice Based Learning 3
- Professional Reasoning in Practice
- Public and Global Health
- Independent Scholarship
You will undergo two further practice based learning experiences in stage two, and have opportunities to explore contemporary OT practice in more detail. The Independent Scholarship is an excellent opportunity to focus on area of practice in which you have specific interest.
Additional information
£9,250 per year (2019/20)
International fee-
£17,250 per year (2019/20)
Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc