Master of Science - Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Program Description This course builds on students' academic skills whilst helping them to develop the clinical competence to practice as a newly graduated occupational therapist. Students explore the profession across the breadth of occupational therapy practice, experiencing a number of clinical and practice settings including a non-traditional context. In addition to intervention strategies students gain experience in applying sound clinical reasoning and learn something of the professional role within multidisciplinary and multiagency practice.

Teesside includes a problem-based approach within their learning and teaching, and learning opportunities with students from other professions. On successful completion, students are eligible to apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and World Federation of Occupational Therapists.