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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

Keele University

UK,England

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 28,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1949

Total Students: 10,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

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Additional Info
Scholarships
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)

Program Overview

Underpinned by evidence and reflective of contemporary occupational therapy practice, our MSc aims to provide you with the knowledge, skills, behaviours and values to become an Occupational Therapist. The centrality of occupation in human life and the contribution that meaningful occupation has to the physical and mental health and wellbeing of individuals is at the heart of the programme.

Throughout the MSc you will explore the following topics:

The history and evolution of the occupational therapy profession.
The relationship between the person, their occupations and the environment.
The dynamic relationship between occupation, health and wellbeing and the factors that challenge or facilitate occupational performance and participation.
The concepts which underpin occupational science and occupational risk factors and how these impact health and wellbeing.
The use of self in building and maintaining professional therapeutic relationships.
How the environment, governance, technology, finance, legislation, policy, agendas and initiatives can influence contemporary occupational therapy practice and service delivery.
The occupational and health needs of individuals, communities and populations, both nationally and internationally plus the potential challenges to providing equitable occupational therapy services.
The changing and diverse context of complex health and social care systems.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

7 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

24 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2025		Closed
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Not Available

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 28,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Keele University

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 95 - 22 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 69.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, student must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Future career

The MSc in Occupational Therapy aims to provide you with a strong sense of professional identity, core knowledge, skills and leadership, which will enable you to support the continued evolution of the occupational therapy profession.

To practise as an occupational therapist in the UK you need to be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).

As a qualified occupational therapist you could work with a wide variety of people who face barriers and challenges which prevent them from living or working independently. You could also work in a variety of environments including paediatrics, mental and physical health and social care. As an alternative to seeking employment, you may also choose to further your studies with a PhD.

Scholarships

We are introducing new scholarships for prospective Post-Graduate Students for the upcoming September 2024 and January 2025 intakes this year!

Scholarship Details:

1^st class UG degree (75%+ or 7.5 CGPA+): 6000 pounds.
2.1 class UG degree (60%-75% or 6.5 - 7.5CGPA): 6000 pounds.
2.2 class UG degree (60%-75% or 6.5 - 7.5CGPA): 3000 pounds.

Hence, any student who has received above 60% or 6.5 CGPA will be eligible for a scholarship of 6000 pounds. We encourage you to share this information with your network of students looking at studying in the UK, especially looking for a quality education at a TEF Gold ranked University but also considering affordability.

We have exciting updates regarding the Postgraduate Global Scholarship for our international students who will be enrolling for September 2025 and January 2026 intakes at Keele University. The scholarship awards are based on the following undergraduate achievements.

Any student achieving the equivalent of a UK 1^st or higher will receive £5000 off their postgraduate taught course.
Any student achieving the equivalent of a UK 2:1 or higher will receive £4000 off their postgraduate taught course.
Any student with the equivalent of a UK 2:2 will receive £3000 off their postgraduate taught course.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.