Taught course
Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
Entry requirements
You will need a 2.1 Honours degree or above, gained preferably within the last five years.
Months of entry
September
Course content
A career in occupational therapy offers variety, purpose and immense job satisfaction. This Masters level qualification qualifies you for a rewarding profession where you can help people facing physical and mental challenges to overcome barriers to their independence.
- Accelerate your career plans: because this programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, upon completion of the programme, you’ll be eligible to apply to register to practise as soon as you graduate, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements, and join a rewarding profession
- Boost your professional credibility on a course accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists
- Gain invaluable experience through practice-based learning which makes up almost half of the course
- Learn from a dedicated and skilled team who have worked in a broad spectrum of occupational therapy roles
- Improve your practical skills in our superb facilities ranging from a rehabilitation kitchen to virtual learning opportunities.
Fees and funding
UK students
£9250 per year
International students
£14,700 per year
Funding your studies
Find out more about fees, postgraduate loans and support you may be entitled to.
Alumni discount for Derby graduates
We offer a discount on postgraduate course fees for all Derby alumni.
Scholarships and bursaries
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MSc
- full time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Admissions
- askadmissions@derby.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)1332 591167