MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

The MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at the University of Brighton is a full-time two-year course designed for individuals who want to qualify and register as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). They may be interested in this course if they have studied a relevant subject at degree level and want to make a positive difference to people's lives.Course Content: This comprehensive course merges learning strategies including problem-based learning, practical skills sessions, interprofessional learning, lectures, tutorials, and direct experience of working in occupational therapy services of the NHS, social services, and the voluntary sector.Key Modules: These include Fundamentals of Occupational Therapy, Applied Occupational Therapy, Developing Readiness for Practice Placements and Enabling Occupation through Neuro-Occupational Therapy. Detailed descriptions of each module are available on the university's official website.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), meaning that students who successfully complete all required elements of the program will be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as a qualified Occupational Therapist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course are equipped to practice as occupational therapists in a wide range of settings such as the NHS, social services, voluntary sector, education sector, and private practice. They may also venture into education, research or service management at a later stage in their career.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.