Occupational therapists help people to thrive – enabling them to do the things they need and want to do, and regain quality of life.
As an occupational therapist, you'll assess people's needs, and use your expertise and experiences to co-create plans to help them re-engage in everyday life, despite their health and social difficulties.
Occupational therapy is a growing healthcare role in the UK. With an increase in patients with long-term and complex health needs, alternative treatment pathways are essential to provide a framework of options to support patients. Our pre-registration Masters degree will prepare you to join this area and make a change.
Our full-time Masters degree is open to graduates with excellent communication skills, who are resourceful, practically minded, comfortable in various environments and want to support people regain their lives. We welcome applications from positive, motivated and solution-focused people from a variety of backgrounds.
A first degree, with honours, at a minimum final classification of Upper Second (2:1). Applicants with a final classification of Lower Second (2:2) or equivalent, relevant work experience and postgraduate study will be considered.
If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 7.0 ( Academic level), or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
To receive an offer of a place on this course you must be successful at interview.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will also be required.
A satisfactory Occupational Health clearance will also be required.
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
On successful graduation you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an occupational therapist with the NHS in professional practice, local authority or the private sector.
Core modules
Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice I
Occupational Therapy Theory and Practice II
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