MSc Occupational Therapy

The MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) is a two-year, full-time course from University of East Anglia that focuses on providing a strong, masters-level foundation in Occupational Therapy while also conferring eligibility to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Course Content: The course is designed in blocks with the occupational therapy content delivered first to form a basis for which the critical analysis and research components are developed. The first year of the course primarily includes theoretical and practice-based modules, while the second year is focused on the completion of your Master's project. Key Modules: The program covers core modules such as Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Applied Occupational Therapy, Research Methods and Procedures, Evidence-Informed Practice, research project and more. Practical placements are also a crucial part of the course offering first-hand professional experience.Accreditations: The course is approved by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and accredited by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, providing worldwide recognition of the quality of their Occupational Therapy degree. It is also an approved program by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), with successful students being eligible to apply for registration to practice.Future Careers: Graduates of the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) course at UEA typically go on to work in health and social care settings, such as the NHS, social services, the private sector, schools, prisons, and voluntary organizations. Others go on to pursue research or education roles within the profession. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.