Overview

This Hand Therapy course offered at University of Derby is for qualified occupational therapists and physiotherapists working in the field of hand therapy.

Key Facts

Building on the competence you’ve already gained in your own professional practice, this course will enable you to continue learning, evaluating, maintaining and developing services for current and future hand therapy provision.
You’ll develop your ability to critically evaluate and reflect on your own practice in hand therapy while reviewing the theory that is fundamental to hand therapy. The course will help you to develop your understanding of research methods and research skills so that you feel empowered to improve your clinical practice. You’ll find that the course is flexible to suit you and fit around your other commitments.
You’ll be fully supported by our knowledgeable academic team, who will help you with your studies by email, phone, online or face to face tutorials. You’ll have the opportunity to attend online lectures and online study days to meet with tutors, network with peers and advance your study skills. The optional Hand Therapy in Practice module involves a block week of online teaching. As well as developing your skills, it will also give you the opportunity to interact with your peers and share knowledge and best practice.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing as an Evidence Based Practitioner

Assessment of the Hand and Upper Limb

Treatment Modalities

Research Methods

Hand Injuries: Mechanisms and Interventions

Hand Conditions: Mechanisms and Interventions

Independent Scholarship

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Enrolment is open until about two weeks before the course begins, but it's best to submit your application as early as possible as some courses fill quickly.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Buxton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You'll usually need;

an undergraduate degree (at least 2:2) or a diploma in occupational therapy or physiotherapy, or an equivalent qualification
an English Language GCSE grade C or equivalent
If English is not your first language you must have achieved an IELTS score of at least level 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skill area)
You'll also need to currently work in the clinical field of hand therapy

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

1080 GBP / module

≈ 1080 GBP / module
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1080 GBP / module

≈ 1080 GBP / module

Additional Details

£1,080 per 20 credits

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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