Overview
Study Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at University of Derby . Our outstanding heritage, accessible and supportive lecturers and professional networks which help you find your dream job are just some of the reasons our students voted us one of the top courses in the UK in the National Student Survey.
Key facts
- Accelerate your career plans: because this programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), upon completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply to register to practise as soon as you graduate, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, and join a rewarding profession
- Boost your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Gain invaluable experience through practice-based learning which makes up almost half of the course
- Learn from a dedicated and skilled team who have worked in a broad spectrum of occupational therapy roles
- Improve your practical skills in our superb facilities ranging from a rehabilitation kitchen to virtual learning opportunities
Careers
- When you graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements. You’ll then be able to apply for exciting and diverse career opportunities within occupational therapy.
- You will be well placed within the employment market as a self-directed, reflective, proactive and initiative driven practitioner, capable of influencing the development of others and the profession. As this course is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, you’ll also be eligible to apply for registration to work overseas.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Underpinning Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Performance and Impact of Pathologies
- Research for Practice
- Therapeutic and Intentional Use of Self
- The Occupational Therapy Process
- Practice Based Learning
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Visit programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Derby, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Occupational Health and Safety View 35 other Masters in Occupational Health and Safety in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
You will need a 2:1 Honours degree qualification or above (in a subject other than a pre-registration Occupational therapy qualification), gained preferably in the last 5 years.
Experience and references
- Ideally you need to be familiar with more than one area in which occupational therapists may work . This could be through personal or shadowing experience but also from reading or research
- You will need to provide a satisfactory reference from an education establishment, a previous employer or person of standing that should demonstrate ability to manage the academic demands of the programme, as well as personal suitability.
- If you have previously studied any Health Professional Education Programme you will need to complete a self declaration that there were no previous concerns regarding fitness to practice.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents17500 GBP / year≈ 17500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents9535 GBP / year≈ 9535 GBP / year
Living costs
Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
- Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
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