Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
University of Central LancashirePostgraduate MSc Full-time 2 Years MedicineCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
About this course
Do you want to become an occupational therapist? Do you have study skills from completion of an undergraduate degree? If so, our pre-registration MSc offers a superb opportunity to undertake a Masters course in two years. Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, with this registration, take up employment as an Occupational Therapist.This course combines academic and practical learning in University-based teaching, interspersed with practice placements to ensure you gain the knowledge, skills and attributes required to be an effective, reflective and successful occupational therapist. You’ll benefit from the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of practice placement opportunities alongside being taught by occupational therapists with a wide range of experience in clinical practice and research. Enabling you to gain confidence and proficiency in applying occupational therapy core skills whilst also discovering the breadth of the profession. This intense course suits those who are self-directed in their learning and are motivated to achieve their goals. The course is accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support. The course is timetabled to three days per week, giving you flexibility around your studies. You’ll be taught by expert staff who are passionate about occupational therapy and are actively involved with the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, research and the development of the profession.
Why study with us
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
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UCAS Points
96 points
Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Preston
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Medicine, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy