Online Science Therapy Post Professional Degree :: Accredited Universities

Easily incorporate study into your current lifestyle with our full-time or part-time online distance education program for qualified occupational therapists. The convenient and well-respected MSc(OT – Post-Professional) program will challenge your assumptions about occupational therapy, research and theory while you build on your skills as a qualified occupational therapist in current and new practice areas.

Entry Requirements

Admission to the degree program is open to occupational therapists who have completed their occupational therapy education at a World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT) approved educational program. Priority will be given to those who hold an entry level baccalaureate or master’s degree in occupational therapy. Occupational therapists with a diploma who present strong evidence of experience or advanced study in theory and research will also be considered. Applicants must satisfy the general requirements for admission to the
Faculty of Graduate Studies.If your first language is not English, you may be required to provide proof of English language proficiency.
You are not required to give proof of English language proficiency if:
• you studied at an English language institution for at least 3 years at the secondary level; or
• you studied at an English language institution for at least one year at the post-secondary level.

Other Fees

Books and Supplies $1000

Student Service fee $126.70

Student Union fee $67.90

Facilities renewal fee $79.50

Society fee for international Students $5 Per Term

Notes

Priority will be given to occupational therapists who demonstrate the most favorable combination of academic excellence, leadership experience, referee recommendation, and knowledge of current trends in occupational therapy. Practice Leader and Research Thesis Streams are available.

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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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Research is an essential component of the School's activity. Because of this, we believe that it is very important to invest in excellence in postgraduate training and research infrastructure, and to maintain an intellectually stimulating environment that supports high quality research.

The School is able to meet your aspirations by offering research degrees across a wide range of areas from exercise science to sport coaching. We have expertise in both the natural and social sciences, and we run programmes in collaboration with colleagues in the Medical School and Physiotherapy, and with professional groups such as the Professional Golfers’ Association. In this multidisciplinary environment, you can gain valuable academic and employability skills leading to a wide range of career outcomes. Supporting your personal employability aspirations is a key focus for all our postgraduate programmes.

You can study for a PhD on campus or by Distance Learning.

Entry Requirements

Entrance to the PhD requires at least an upper-second class degree

International students
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Academic requirements can be viewed in http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/students/country/index.aspx

English language requirements
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Students can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:

by holding an English language qualification to the right level

by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students

Other Fees

Domestic tuition fee for part-time - £1,998

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