Overview

The MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at the Queen Margaret University will give you the knowledge and practical skills that you need to develop a new career as an occupational therapist in two years.

Key facts

It is an intensive professional programme of study, developing theoretical, analytical, practical, evaluative and reasoning skills as well as professional values.

It is delivered full-time, and you will complete a number of placements that enrich the learning experience and prepare you for a diverse practice context. On completion, you will be eligible to apply for registration with the Health & Care Professions Council to work as an occupational therapist.

Career opportunities

Occupational therapists are employed in a diverse range of settings including the NHS, public health, education, employment services, local authorities, prison service, third sector organisations and private practice.

Outside the UK, graduates of this course have gone on to work in Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Canada, USA and New Zealand.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Preparation for Practice-based Learning

Occupational Therapy Process and Practice

Practice-based Learning

Transforming Occupational Therapy Practice

Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

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Credits

340 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Musselburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy View 41 other Masters in Occupational Therapy in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Evidence of a first degree at honours level 2:1 or above in an appropriate area including: health, biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, education or humanities.

Evidence of knowledge and commitment to occupational therapy as a positive career choice.

Evidence of a written research project, undertaking research training or practical research experience.

Demonstrate substantial involvement and responsibility with diverse groups of people (inclusive of marginalised people or those with impairments) in a personal, employment or voluntary capacity, in the health, social care, education or third sector context.

Mature applicants who graduated more than 10 years ago will be considered with the condition that they successfully complete a relevant module at master’s level (SCQF Level 11 or equivalent) if they do not have equivalent CPD.

Two satisfactory references, one should be academic, the other, professional.

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

22970 GBP / year

≈ 22970 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

11710 GBP / year

≈ 11710 GBP / year

Funding

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