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UndergraduateMasters in Occupational TherapyUCAS: B920

Occupational Therapy

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£16,980Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The MOccTh Occupational Therapy at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Studying Occupational Therapy at RGU will provide you with the skills to make a difference, working with people to overcome challenges in their lives. Working in a range of ways with individuals, groups and communities, you will use your specialist Occupational Therapy Skills to enable people to overcome challenges to participate more fully in life. This is the first course in Scotland offering a four-year Master of Occupational Therapy award. International tuition fees are £16,980 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Occupational Therapy
Anatomy and Human Movement
Psychological and Social Foundations
Occupational Therapy Practice and Skills
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Physical Rehabilitation and Disability
Research Methods and Evidence Practice
Community and Population Health Interventions
UCAS Code:B920
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

To include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths plus one science from Biology, Physics or Chemistry is required at GCSE grade 6 if not held at A-Level

International Baccalaureate

27 points

To include Higher Level English/(or a written subject requiring the use of English) and a Science subject at Higher Level Grade 4. Maths plus one science is required at a minimum of SL grade 4 if not held at higher.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,980

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,920

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£30,000£32,000
3 years£23,500£26,000£28,500
5 years£29,500£32,000£34,000

UK subject average: £28,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£28,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£28,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

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

90%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
86%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Occupational Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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