Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Entry requirements

Applicants must be able to satisfy the general requirements of Keele University and the School of Allied Health Professions.

Suitable qualifications for entry normally include:

• A 2:1 degree (or above) in a subject other than pre-registration Occupational Therapy.
• Individuals with a 2:2 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience AND evidence of continued professional development activity.

If your application and aforementioned documentation are satisfactory, you will be invited to an interview.

All offers are normally conditional upon the applicant having a satisfactory occupational health assessment and enhanced clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School requires students to become student members of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). Student membership of the RCOT provides access to a range of resources and provides insurance for practice placements. Further information can be found at Student Membership - RCOT.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is considered on a case-by-case basis and those interested should contact the Programme Director. The University’s guidelines on this can be found at Recognition of prior learning - Keele University.

Months of entry

January

Course content

Our Occupational Therapy MSc will appeal to graduates from all disciplines seeking a rewarding, in-demand career in a profession which supports individuals to participate and engage in meaningful everyday activities.

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.

For full details, please visit the course page on the Keele University website.

Information for international students

Applicants for whom English is not a first language must provide evidence of a recognized qualification in the English language. The minimum score for entry to the programme is academic IELTS 7.0 (to include a minimum of 6.5 in each sub-test) or equivalent.

Please note: Students for whom English is not their first language may be required to undertake a diagnostic English language assessment on arrival at Keele, to determine whether English language support may help them succeed with their studies. An English language module may be compulsory for some students during their first year at Keele.

Fees and funding

Keele University is located on a beautiful campus and has all the facilities of a small town. Student accommodation, shops, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the teaching buildings. This is a very cost effective way to live and to reduce your living costs.

Please note, the January 2024 start date falls in the 2023/24 academic year.

It's important to plan carefully for your funding before you start your course. Please be aware that not all postgraduate courses and not all students are eligible for the UK government postgraduate loans and, in some cases, you would be expected to source alternative funding yourself. If you need support researching your funding options, please contact our Financial Support Team.

SCHOLARSHIPS

We are committed to rewarding excellence and potential. Please visit our bursaries and scholarships webpage for more information.