PostgraduateMSc

Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

Name: Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
Price: 39700 GBP
Availability: InStock

Northumbria University, Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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2 yearsDuration

£39,700Per Year (Intl)

£10,530Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at Northumbria University, Newcastle is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. 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. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice

Human Occupation and Wellbeing

Clinical Reasoning and Assessment

Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Independence

Mental Health and Psychosocial Intervention

Professional Practice and Ethics

Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice

Integrated Clinical Placements and Professional Development

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

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🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	69	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£39,700

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£79,400

Home Student Fee

£10,530

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£24,000	£28,500	£33,000
5 years	£27,000	£33,000	£38,500

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02-06-07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working

2%Studying

8%Work & Study

3%Seeking Work

64%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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