Overview

This 2 year accelerated course will prepare you for a career as an occupational therapist. Our use of problem-based learning will support you to become an autonomous learner, global in your outlook, socially responsible and self aware. Upon completion you can seek professional registration. Both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) accredit this course.

As part of the Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) course at York St John University, you will:

Undertake at least 1000 hours of varied clinical practice. These could include health, social care, education or third sector placements. A registered occupational therapist will supervise all clinical practice.

Consider the complex relationships between occupation, health and wellbeing. You will learn to critique the application of occupational therapy practice models and occupational science.

Develop the ability to carry out occupational therapy assessments and interventions. In doing so, you will enable people with a range of difficulties to fully engage in their everyday life.

Career

Successful graduates holding our Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) MSc qualification are entitled to apply for registration to practice and become practicing Occupational Therapists. This clinical skills developed on this course will give you an advantage in the health and social care industry. As a working professional, you may wish to further your development and become an advanced practitioner, specialising in a specific field of therapy.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Occupational Beings

Theory and Foundations of Occupational Therapy

Contexts of Professional Practice

Evidence-based Practice and Research

Contributing to Communities

Management, Innovation and Creativity

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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105

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94

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66

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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94

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66

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7

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 honours degree in a related subject

You will need to attend an interview for this course

If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered. Subjects may include Human Biology, Behavioural Science, Sports Science or other health-related degree. You must have completed the foundation sciences including human anatomy and physiology or psychology.

If you have previously been enrolled in an Occupational Therapy Pre-registration degree or any other health professional education course you must submit a self declaration confirming that there are no previous fitness to practice concerns. This is a requirement of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Satisfactory DBS

Medical report

Declaration of any convictions, cautions or allegations

Insight into the occupational therapy profession

Evidence of study within the last 3 years

Tuition Fees

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18400 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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