MSc Occupational Therapy (Post-Registration)

This course is suitable for occupational therapists who wish to develop knowledge of the evidence-base in practice and to further develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning and research knowledge. It is suitable for occupational therapists from a wide range of clinical settings and will enable occupational therapists to change career direction to advanced practitioner, education, research or management.

The flexible nature of the course allows you to design a programme relevant to you and your career path, creating an intellectually stimulating opportunity for you to develop academic knowledge and research skills that will enhance your practice. As well as core modules, you will select topics and themes which are of specific interest to you.

EXIT AWARDS: MSc (180 credit) PgDip (120 credits) PgCert (60 credits)
Delivery: At QMU with additional online learning, by Distance Learning only, or by a mix of both
Single Modules: It is not possible to study single modules

Duration: Full-time: 1 year; Part-time: 3 - 7 years
Start date: September
Application deadline: The deadline for all overseas applicants who require a visa to study in the UK should apply no later than the 30th June 2013.
Teaching, learning and assessment: The learning experience promotes independent and student-led study. This encourages the student to use library, web and other information resources to seek out information. Assessment on this course will be done through a variety of strategies such as drawing on the student’s own practice experiences and it includes case based work, presentations, essays, systematic and literature reviews, a research proposal outline, and development of a learning contract.
Teaching hours and attendance: Each module which you study on-campus will require you to attend classes and carry out independent work. Your attendance requirements at QMU will depend on which module you are studying and whether you are studying full or part-time.