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PostgraduateMSc

Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

University of Lancashire
Preston, England
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2 yearsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Lancashire is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Preston, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Do you have an undergraduate degree and want to become an occupational therapist? If so, our pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy offers an excellent opportunity to qualify as an occupational therapist in two years. Successful completion of this course entitles you to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). With this registration you'll be able to take up employment as an occupational therapist. International tuition fees are £17,900 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
Human Anatomy and Physiology for Therapists
Psychosocial and Mental Health Occupational Therapy
Physical Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery
Occupational Therapy Assessment and Intervention
Professional Practice and Ethics in Healthcare
Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical Placement and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic66666
PTE Academic65

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,900

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,800

Home Student Fee

£11,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
4%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-06-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Lancashire

University of Lancashire offers Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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