Occupational Therapy, MOccTh (Hons)

This four-year integrated Master’s course in Occupational Therapy provides essential expertise, interpersonal skills, and conceptual knowledge to prepare graduates for professional practice. It responds to the demands of the health and social care sector through practice-based learning opportunities that integrate theory with real-world application, fostering participation in daily activities for individuals, groups, and communities.At QMU, students develop key collaborative skills, benefit from a curriculum aligned with industry needs, and gain recognition from bodies like the HCPC and WFOT. The program ranks in the top five UK universities for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2024) and achieves high student satisfaction. Taught by experienced lecturers, it includes placements, assessments focused on practical demonstrations, and options for transfer to a BSc (Hons) route, ensuring strong employment prospects.

Year One Complete a six-week placement Study a range of modules that provide you with the knowledge and concepts that are foundational to occupational therapy practice. Be introduced to different perspectives on occupation and its centrality in everyday life, as well as its relationship with health and wellbeing. Develop skills in communication, information technology and academic study skills. Modules Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice Personal Academic and Professional Development Preparation for Practice-Based Learning Practice-based Learning 1 Health Wellbeing and Participation in Occupation Finding, Evaluating and Consuming Knowledge Year Two Complete a six-week placement Focus on occupational therapy processes (assessment, goal setting, intervention, evaluation) with individuals and communities. Explore disruption and deprivation of occupation (personal and contextual factors), across the life span. Be introduced to aspects of public health and health promotion. This will be revisited in the later years. Modules Assessing, Analysing and Evaluating Occupational Needs, Performance and Participation Developing Goals to Meet Occupational Needs Facilitating Learning within Occupational Therapy Developing, Delivering and Evaluating Occupation-Focused Interventions Practice-based Learning 2 A learner who achieves 60% average in SCQF level 8 modules can remain on the MOccTher route. They may choose the BSc (Hons) route even if the 60% average has been achieved. All learners will be supported in making their decisions. Year Three Complete a nine-week placement Critically explore issues related to practice, theories and systems. Study the social construction and complexity of knowledge and practice. Develop further understanding of leadership, practice development and innovation in thinking and action. Have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. For more information, see www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/exchanges-and-study-abroad Modules BSc (Hons) route: Elective Module Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities Practice-based Learning 3 Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice MOccTh route: Elective Module Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities Practice-based Learning 3 Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice Research Methods Year Four Complete a 10-week placement Consolidate your master’s-level learning opportunities and build upon your previous knowledge and practice experiences in diverse and changing contexts. Participate in community partnership working, project development, leading to the completion of a dissertation, and deepening your leadership skills. Work alongside other health professionals - Interprofessional learning and working is an integral part of professional practice and will be incorporated throughout the course. Have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. For more information, see www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/international-students/exchanges-and-study-abroad/ Modules BSc (Hons) route: Health Society and Occupation Practice-based Learning 4 Dissertation Project MOccTh route: Health Society and Occupation Practice-based Learning 4 Transforming Occupational Therapy Practice Dissertation Project The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2022) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023. Please check back here for any updates