Online Advanced Occupational Therapy Degree :: Accredited Universities

You can study this highly regarded qualification online from anywhere in the world, which is ideal if you have a busy work schedule and home life.

The course is endorsed by the College of Ocupational Therapists (COT) and is a flexible route by which to achieve expert status within your profession. Upon graduation, you'll have gained a global perspective on the field of occupational therapy.

Entry Requirements

All students wishing to enrol on the MSc must hold a relevant qualification in Occupational Therapy. This may be a Diploma or an Undergraduate degree. UK students must be HPC Registered

International students must have graduated from a World Federation of Occupational Therapy affiliated programme and must provide evidence of proficiency in English. IELTS 6.5 band score or above are proof of this.

Consideration is given to APL and students with previous relevant Masters level study from a minimum of 30 credits up to 120 credits.

International Students - Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
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International Students are required by the Home Office and/or the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) to apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate before they begin studying their course. You may need to obtain an ATAS Certificate before you come to the UK in order for you to comply with Home Office regulations. Please refer to your offer conditions.

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Practitioners who wish to advance their bachelor’s or master’s degrees in Occupational Therapy to the OTD degree may do so in the distance-learning format. One of the first clinical Occupational Therapy doctorate programs of its kind in the country, the program is designed to provide occupational therapists with advanced clinical, practice management, teaching, and administrative skills. With the expertise and credentials gained through the curriculum, graduates are prepared for upper-level management positions in a diverse range of practice environments.

The School’s post-professional OTD program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills that practitioners bring from clinical practice and life experiences by emphasizing the theoretical understanding of occupational science and neuro-occupation and integrating it with practical applications for patient care and professional development. Advanced skills in management and administration are also a focus of the occupational therapy doctorate program, reflecting the increasing need for planning skills to successfully deliver high quality, cost-effective interventions in occupational therapy practice.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for admission, candidates must have the following:

A bachelor's or entry-level master's degree* in occupational therapy at an ACOTE-accredited institution

Successful completion of the certification examination

Demonstration of access to necessary technology for the web curriculum

Other Fees

One-time technology fee - $875

Processing fee per course - $25

Challenge Exam fee* - $200

Video deposit and rental* (added for courses delivered in video format; $60 refunded for videos returned in good condition) - $75

Notes

There is a 3 day on-campus requirement for this course.

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This course provides a grounding in specialist occupational practice at an advanced level.

Occupational therapy is a holistic health care profession that aims to promote health by enabling individuals to perform meaningful and purposeful activities throughout their life. Therapists use treatments to develop, recover, or maintain the daily living and work skills of their patients with a physical, mental, or developmental condition. Occupational therapy is recognised as an integral part of health care.

Entry Requirements

You will need to have completed:

A degree in occupational therapy deemed suitable by Head of discipline of Occupational Therapy or other qualifications deemed equivalent by the Faculty. Mid year entry is not recommended to international students.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The advanced practice Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program trains practicing occupational therapists to engage as clinician-scholars in a multidirectional and interprofessional integration of basic research, client-oriented research, and population-based research, with the long-term aim of measuring and improving the health of the public, especially in the clinical area of post-acute care. The 36-credit program is delivered in a creative and innovative online format. The curriculum includes a combination of courses focused on leadership, research, teaching and assessment strategies, and quality. Additionally, the program incorporates elective course work and a mentored capstone designed to provide students with a deeper understanding of evidence-based occupational therapy.

Entry Requirements

1. Minimum GPA of 3.0

2. Education Requirements

For currently practicing occupational therapists:

- Completion of a master’s degree from an accredited entry-level OT program (MSOT); current and active license to practice occupational therapy; and/or

- Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited entry-level OT program (BSOT) plus a master’s degree in a related field; current and active license to practice occupational therapy.

For students who are currently enrolled in an accredited entry level MSOT program:

Good standing and completion of at least 30 credits toward the MSOT.

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There is an increasing need for health professionals to be directly or indirectly involved with a range of research, evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement activities as part of their practice. Current policy and practice developments are also placing greater emphasis on the Clinical Academic Career pathway and there are now many health professionals with a clinical/practice and research focus to their roles. These developments point to the need for rigorous, high-quality interdisciplinary and flexible research programmes to prepare health professionals for these challenging and rewarding roles.

The MRes Health Research provides this. There is a strong emphasis placed on the application of knowledge and skills. The course can be taken as an advanced qualification in its own right or as excellent preparation for doctoral level study. Students can choose to study for a postgraduate Certificate, Diploma or Master's degree. Stand-alone modules are also available for those interested in Continuing Professional Development.

The course has been designed to suit students from a range of backgrounds. Most students (and graduates) have a health professional qualification e.g. nursing, midwifery, pharmacy, occupational therapy. Other students are from the social care or research sectors. Our students are from across the UK and overseas with most choosing to study remotely online as that offers flexibility around their work and family commitments.

Course objectives
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The MRes Health Research develops skilled and knowledgeable multi-disciplinary health care researchers, able to understand and confidently use research techniques appropriate to their practice/subject area. Helping students to become conversant with approaches used by other social and healthcare researchers is also key as well as developing practical research skills, for example, in user involvement and the use of new technologies.

The course builds capacity and capability in individuals, and the healthcare workforce more generally, by promoting lifelong learning. It supports those who wish to access a range of research career pathways, and/or further research training by advancing knowledge, research and practice in different settings. There is a focus on both skills and experience concurrently and an emphasis on proactive team and network collaborations.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a second class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply.

English language requirements
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If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence of your proficiency such as a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).

If you don’t meet the required score you may be able to register for one of our pre-sessional English courses. To register you must hold a conditional offer for your course and have an IELTS score 0.5 or 1.0 below the required standard.

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