MSc/PgDip/PgCert Applying Occupational Therapy

Attendance

Full-time

Full-time – 18 months

At a glance

Develop your role as a qualified occupational therapist on course that focuses on the contemporary theories of occupational therapy.

Key points
• Benefit from increased focus on your practice as a qualified occupational therapist.
• Relevant to occupational therapists both in the UK and internationally.
• Modular and builds on your practice as an occupational therapist.
• Designed so you can study alongside therapists from other disciplines such as physiotherapists.

About this course

The masters course is designed for qualified occupational therapists

The course is
• relevant to occupational therapists both in the UK and internationally
• modular and builds on your practice as an occupational therapist
• designed so you can study alongside therapists from other disciplines such as physiotherapists and from a variety of countries. We draw on this diversity during the course and encourage you to share ideas, comparing and contrasting your experiences and backgrounds.

You learn to evaluate your practice critically through an evidence-based approach. There are also opportunities for you to explore your own professional development or interest.

All modules have a focus on your role as an occupational therapist and we encourage you to apply your learning to the context in which you work or could work.

The course is university-based, although there is an optional module that contains a two week practice placement.

Associated careers

Gaining a masters degree can enhance career opportunities and progression in the health professions in the public, private and voluntary sectors, both in the UK and globally. It also opens opportunities in research and education.

Course content

Modules

• reasoning for practice (15 credits) • treatment planning in occupational therapy (15 credits) • measuring health outcomes (15 credits) • occupational therapy in wider contexts (30 credits) • professionalism empowerment and autonomy (15 credits) • option module (15 credits) • research methods for practice (15 credits) • dissertation (60 credits)

Assessment

Assessments include • presentations • viva • written assessments. There are no formal exams.

Entry requirements

You need an honours degree or diploma in occupational therapy or evidence of equivalent study. Ideally from a course recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

You must have an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.5 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.

Course enrolment – professional requirements
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. Enrolment 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.

If your personal circumstances change in relation to any of the professional requirements – from when you apply to the end of your course – you must tell the Professional Issues Team immediately by calling 0114 225 3995 or 0114 225 5786.

Fees

Home and EU students

2013/14 academic year

Full-time – typically £4,590
Part-time – typically £1,530 a stage for PgCert, PgDip and MSc stages

International students

2013/14 academic year

Typically £12,060 for the course

2014/15 academic year

Typically £12,150 for the course

How to apply

Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form

Contact details

For further information contact the Post-experience and Postgraduate Office, Faculty of Health and Wellbeing, Collegiate Crescent Campus, Sheffield, S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2373, fax +44 (0)114 225 5495 or email AlliedHealth@shu.ac.uk