Occupational Therapy

Robert Gordon University

Postgraduate MOccTh Full-time 4 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy MOccTh is a postgraduate degree at Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, taught full-time over 4 years. 88% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC.

A-Level Entry

BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

88.45%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Studying Occupational Therapy at RGU will provide you with the skills to make a difference, working with people to overcome challenges in their lives. Working in a range of ways with individuals, groups and communities, you will use your specialist Occupational Therapy Skills to enable people to overcome challenges to participate more fully in life.

This is the first course in Scotland offering a four-year Master of Occupational Therapy award. It has been developed in response to employer needs and key current policy and social directives. It will develop you into an Occupational Therapist who is; professional, resilient, creative, practical and dedicated to implementing contextually relevant occupational therapy services which promote and enhance health, wellness and quality of life for individuals and populations.

The former BSc version of this course is ranked 1st in Scotland for OT, 1st in Scotland for course satisfaction, and 1st for employment and/or further study six months after graduation
The Guardian University League Tables 2018, published in 2017.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BBBC
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Masters in Occupational Therapy - MOccTh
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000