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Northumbria University: Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
| Institution | Northumbria University |
|---|---|
| Department | Health |
| Web | http://www.northumbria.ac.uk |
| bc.applicantservices@northumbria.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0191 406 0901 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Please note the course is now closed to application for September 2023.
This course is for people who want to help others to carry out everyday occupations with greater ease and independence – despite their disabilities, injuries or impediments.
The two year course is specifically designed for people who have already completed previous degree level study, and who can apply their critical thinking skills to the theory and practice of occupational therapy. The course includes four placements to develop skills and confidence in providing occupational therapy in a range of settings and contexts.
The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise and the variety of our placement opportunities.
This course adheres to the professional standards of practice, values and behaviours set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists - RCOT, which will allow you to be eligible for professional registration on successful completion of your degree.
Our pre-registration occupational therapy provision has been accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy, and completed within the last five years. Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and Accredited Work Based Learning (AWBL) may also be considered against University Criteria. All offers of places on this course are subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. You must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications. |
| Location | Coach Lane Campus Coach Lane Benton Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA |
Summary
Please note the course is now closed to application for September 2022.
This course is for people who want to help others to carry out everyday occupations with greater ease and independence – despite their disabilities, injuries or impediments.
The two year course is specifically designed for people who have already completed previous degree level study, and who can apply their critical thinking skills to the theory and practice of occupational therapy. The course includes four placements to develop skills and confidence in providing occupational therapy in a range of settings and contexts.
The advantages of this course include the breadth of our healthcare expertise and the variety of our placement opportunities.
This course adheres to the professional standards of practice, values and behaviours set out by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Royal College of Occupational Therapists - RCOT, which will allow you to be eligible for professional registration on successful completion of your degree.
Our pre-registration occupational therapy provision has been accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in a subject relevant to Occupational Therapy, and completed within the last five years. Accredited Prior Learning (APL), Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) and Accredited Work Based Learning (AWBL) may also be considered against University Criteria. All offers of places on this course are subject to a satisfactory DBS Disclosure. You must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements. International qualifications: If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language requirements International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Visit www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications. |
| Location | Coach Lane Campus Coach Lane Benton Newcastle upon Tyne NE7 7XA |
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