Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 2 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

About this course

Please note the course is now closed to application for September 2024.

This course is for people who want to help others to carry out everyday occupations with greater ease and independence – despite their disabilities, injuries or impediments.

The two year course is specifically designed for people who have already completed previous degree level study, and who can apply their critical thinking skills to the theory and practice of occupational therapy. The course includes four placements to develop skills and confidence in providing occupational therapy in a range of settings and contexts.

The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise and the variety of our placement opportunities.

This course adheres to the professional standards of practice, values and behaviours set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists - RCOT, which will allow you to be eligible for professional registration on successful completion of your degree.

Our pre-registration occupational therapy provision has been accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2222 Occupational therapists
3219 Health associate professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
2464 Youth work professionals
2469 Welfare professionals

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newcastle upon Tyne
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy