What are we looking for?
- An undergraduate degree in any subject other than pre-registration Occupational Therapy at 2.2 or above, and
- GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4 or Level 2 (or above).
Other requirements
- a 300 – 500 word written statement in which you should outline reasons for wishing to undertake the MSc Occupational Therapy. We will be looking to ensure that you have a sound rationale for joining the course based on:
- A demonstrated desire to study Occupational Therapy
- An understanding of the Occupational Therapy role
- Transferable skills that may include academic study, volunteering, or work experience
- A consideration of professional values such as trustworthiness and integrity
- How your study experience will prepare you for Masters-level study.
- Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend a selection activity involving an interview with academics, occupational therapy practitioners, or service users. This will explore candidates' values in line with the HCPC Code of Ethics, and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) professional standards, alongside your knowledge and commitment to the profession.
- If you have been offered a place, you will also be expected to complete a good-health check through health screening and attend a follow-up occupational health review as required.
- Successful candidates will also be required to complete an Enhanced-Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Vaccinations
As a healthcare student, you have a duty of care towards patients and other staff, including taking reasonable precautions to protect yourself and others from communicable diseases. We therefore require you to be vaccinated for some infectious diseases if you do not already have immunity to them. Whilst we cannot force you to have a vaccination, the University and our practice partners strongly recommend you do.
Failure to undertake the required immunisations and blood screening may lead to you not being able to be placed in certain clinical areas which may adversely impact your ability to complete the required practice hours and clinical competencies.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning is a process for assessing and, as appropriate, recognising prior experiential learning or prior certificated learning for academic purposes. Each application for RPL is taken on a case by case basis and will be considered by the programme admissions tutor.
We may also consider credits achieved at other universities and your work/life experience through an assessment of prior learning. This may be for year one entry, or beyond the beginning of a course where applicable, for example, into year 2. Our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy outlines the process and options available for this route.
International qualifications
We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:
Postgraduate preparation courses (Pre-Masters)
If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Pre-Masters courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:
English language entry requirements
Students whose first language is not English will be required to meet the English language requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council. In anticipation of development towards the requirements of the HCPC on completion, applicants whose first language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English to level 7 (with no component less than 6.5) using IELTS scale.
Would you like some advice on your study plans?
Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.
