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University of Chichester: Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Institution University of Chichester View institution profile
Department Institute of Applied Sciences
Web www.chi.ac.uk
Email admissions@chi.ac.uk
Telephone 01243 816002
Study type Taught

Summary

The MSc Occupational Therapy degree is ideal for graduates who want to gain a professional academic qualification and start a career in a highly rewarding field where you will help and support people of all ages to overcome challenges they may experience in completing activities that are necessary and meaningful to them.

This accelerated two-year course will utilise evidence-based practice and principles, focusing on active learning and practical application.

You will focus on how to work with the person to plan, practice, and set realistic and personal goals to help them achieve and succeed.

Your future role as an Occupational Therapist could involve working with children or people with mental health or physical needs to enable their ability to engage in activities or occupations that they need or want to do.

Occupational Therapists are in great demand, with job opportunities in the NHS, schools, charities, private practice and custodial environments.

Interprofessional learning with other student health care professionals will be key for your learning throughout the course.

  • Accreditation

This course is due to be accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

When you graduate from this course, you will be eligible to apply for registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

What you will study

The University of Chichester prides itself on its supportive community. Our smaller class sizes ensure you are well-known and supported. This also means we can endeavour to match elements of the programme to your own areas of interest, such as your final placement (availability allowing), aspects of your assignments, and your research topic.

Throughout the course, you will explore:

Integrated Health Sciences, including anatomy, physiology, psychology, sociology, and occupational science. How to assess and manage occupational needs of individuals, groups and communities. Person-centred practice and communication skills. Different health conditions, environmental factors and life events, including how these impact a person’s sense of self, their relationships, and the activities they want to do.

Master of Science - MSc (PG)

University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is situated in the beautiful county of West Sussex. Our heritage dates back to the 19th Century, when Bishop Otter College was established in 1839. Previously a teaching college, Chichester then became a university.

It is well regarded for teaching excellence and has been rated as a top-30 UK university (Guardian University Guide 2025), currently rated 26th out of 122 institutions.

The University has two campuses, Bishop Otter Campus in Chichester which is a 10-minute walk from the city centre, and the Bognor Regis Campus which is located 915 steps from an award-winning …

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