Online Occupational Therapy Degree :: Accredited Universities

Occupational therapists are health professionals who assist people to overcome limitations caused by injury or illness, psychological or emotional difficulties, developmental delay or the effects of ageing.

Entry Requirements

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Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

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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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Explore contemporary practices in occupational therapy with an international online learning community on this course. If you are not already registered the course provides you with the skills and knowledge you need to apply for HCPC registration.

Explore the contemporary practices of occupational therapy around the globe as part of an international online learning community. Your studies take place entirely online and use a range of creative learning resources, such as digital stories, e-lectures, wikis and blogs in a virtual learning environment.

This course is suitable for occupational therapists at any level working in any specialism as you can tailor it to your practice and personal needs.

This course offers you an opportunity to

• learn in an interprofessional and international community
• receive support for research from experts in community-based rehabilitation, vocational rehabilitation, professional education, older people, neurology, mental health and children
• learn with tutors who contribute to inspirational movements in the profession for example, occupational therapy without borders
• develop your understanding of UK and other health and social care systems to enhance your employment opportunities worldwide

Entry Requirements

You normally need a degree (or equivalent) in occupational therapy which is approved in your home country and recognised by World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). If you are applying straight from your degree, a first or upper second class degree is normally required.

International students must also have one of the following

• English IELTS score of 6.5 with no element is below 6.0
• TOEFL paper score of 590
• TOEFL computer score of 245
• TOEFL iBT of 90

Course enrollment – professional requirements
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Before enrolling, you must fully declare during the admissions process any
• unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on convictions that must be declared see the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) website.
• disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or educational establishments
• involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

You also need to complete

• a DBS Enhanced Disclosure, and provide us with a copy of your DBS Enhanced Disclosure Certificate if requested. Enrollment also depends on the DBS check being deemed suitable for professional training.

• occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course and an approved programme of immunisation, as recommended by the Department of Health. Health screening and immunisation are provided by the University.

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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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Occupational therapy plays a vital role in allowing those who have been prevented from living life to its fullest, through illness or injury, to do so.

This course aims to enhance the knowledge base and intellectual skills of state-registered occupational therapists through a programme of specific and general professional studies.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a BSc (Hons) degree or a diploma in Occupational Therapy from a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved programme. Ideally, applicants will be able to demonstrate experience of practising as a qualified occupational therapist.

Other Fees

Notes

This is a blended course so students should appear for on-campus sessions.

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