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MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-reg)

The pre-registration MSc Occupational Therapy course is delivered by the Department of Health Studies at Royal Holloway, University of London in collaboration with local partners. The course has been validated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) a regulatory body for Allied Health Professions (AHP) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), a professional body for Occupational Therapists in the UK.
This two-year masters will give you the knowledge and practical skills that you need to develop a rewarding career as an occupational therapist in emerging global health roles and social prescribing roles in the UK and in internationals settings. The course has a unique focus upon disaster management, sustainability, and global health, with an emphasis on placements throughout the degree to develop your practice-based experience and establish strong employment networks.
Occupational therapy has a valuable role in society helping people recover, maintain or improve healthy participation in life. Working across disciplines in different sectors, it offers training in globally relevant and developing skills for disaster management and will deepen your understanding of the value of sustainability and the importance of the environment to health, wellbeing and social care.

You will acquire clinical and professional reasoning skills for occupational therapy in different settings, and learn the methods and skills needed to work with individual clients as well as community groups in the public and environmental health sectors.

Through teaching and practical placements, you will develop assessment and intervention skills for health promotion in physical and mental health with a variety of age groups, together with service evaluation and quality improvement skills.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 25

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Occupational therapy qualifications provide a versatile foundation for a variety of rewarding careers, each offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and communities. Here are some potential career options:

Clinical Practice: You may work in NHS acute care, rehabilitation units, community, intermediate care, and outpatient clinics in different settings as a hospital-based OT, Neuro OT, Ortho OT, paediatric OT, Geriatric OT, Mental Health OT, Hand therapy OT, etc. You may also work with local authorities as a Social services OT and with GP practice.
Private Roles: You may work as an OT consultant/ case manager with independent and/ or charity organisations. You may work with companies that design assistive technology, adaptive equipment, or therapeutic tools, providing input on functionality and user experience. You may work with professional organisations, government agencies, or advocacy groups to influence healthcare policies, promote the OT profession, and ensure access to services.
Education and Research: You may work in higher education and research areas.
Independent practice: Start your own OT clinic, offering specialised services tailored to specific populations or conditions. You may establish a consulting business focused on areas such as accessibility, workplace ergonomics, or disability management.
Non-Profit Sector: Work with non-profit organisations that serve specific populations, such as veterans, people with disabilities, or refugees, providing OT services and support.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

FOR INDIA

Bachelor degree with 55% to 60% overall or a CGPA of 5.5 to 6 out of 10 overall depending on the NIRF 1-100 institution ranking.

FOR NEPAL

Bachelor degree (4 years) or Master's degree (following a 3-year Bachelor degree): 65%

FOR BANGLADESH

4 year Bachelor degree from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) with a First Class Division or a Masters Degree following a 3 or 4 year degree.

FOR BHUTAN

Bachelors degree: 60%

FOR NEPAL

Bachelor degree (4 years) or Master's degree (following a 3-year Bachelor degree): 65%

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