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2 Years On Campus Masters Program
St Marys University TwickenhamThe MSc Occupational Therapy at St Mary’s University is a two-year, pre-registration master’s that prepares students to become qualified occupational therapists registered with HCPC and RCOT. It blends theory, practice, and research to develop professional skills in occupation, health, and social care.
Curriculum Structure
In Year 1, students build essential knowledge through modules like Principles & Practice of Occupational Therapy, learning core OT philosophies and theories, Occupation across the Lifespan, exploring how daily activities change and matter across different life stages, and Essential Knowledge & Skills for Practice, which develops practical competencies and professional self-awareness. This year also includes Practice Placements, where students begin real-world work alongside service users and practitioners.
In Year 2, students deepen their learning through Leadership & Innovation, studying how to lead change in health and social care settings, and Specialist Practice & Preparation for the Workplace, choosing areas to specialise in (e.g. mental health, paediatrics). They also undertake Research Principles & Practice, developing their capacity to design and conduct evidence-based studies, and complete Further Practice Placements, followed by a Research Project, contributing new knowledge to the occupational science field.
Focus areas (string):
“Occupational science, lifespan occupation, practical placements, leadership, specialist clinical practice, research & evidence-based OT”
Learning outcomes (in a string):
“Develop expert occupational therapy practice; assess and support individuals across life stages; lead and innovate in care settings; design and conduct applied OT research; register as a professional OT”
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Leads to registration with HCPC and membership in the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT).
Reputation (employability rankings):
96% of St Mary’s OT graduates are in employment, further study, or in professional roles 15 months after graduation (HESA, 2024).
Students gain practical research skills through hands-on experiments in St Mary's psychology labs, utilising equipment for psychophysiology and cognitive testing. This applied learning is central to the curriculum, with key experiential components including:
Software: Training in SPSS for statistical analysis and experiment-building tools.
Research Project: Conducting a substantial independent dissertation using the department's lab facilities.
Laboratories: Access to specialist equipment for biometric measurement and cognitive tasks.
Group Work: Collaborative research design and presentation tasks to develop team-based scientific skills.
Professional Development: Curriculum designed to provide the British Psychological Society (BPS) Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership.
Graduates of the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) at St Mary’s University, Twickenham develop skills to work as qualified Occupational Therapists in diverse settings such as hospitals, schools, prisons, and community services:
The university’s Careers and Employability Service offers one-to-one academic and pastoral support, CV workshops, interview coaching, and guidance for placement opportunities within the NHS, social care, and charity sectors.
96% of graduates are in employment or further study within 15 months, with competitive salaries typical for the health and social care sector.
The course is fully accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), and World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), ensuring professional recognition and long-term career value.
Strong partnerships with NHS trusts, social services, and voluntary organisations facilitate rich placement and networking opportunities.
Graduates gain a broad knowledge base, research skills, and practical experience to promote health and wellbeing across the lifespan.
Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue specialist advanced practice roles, research degrees such as PhD, or professional development in related health, rehabilitation, and social care domains.
All applicants must hold a Lower Second Class (2:2) - or equivalent - undergraduate degree-level qualification. You must also hold a minimum grade of C/4 in GCSE-level mathematics and English (or equivalent).Applicants that pass the initial assessment stage will be invited to interview. India- Indian degree with minimum 55%USA- US degree (GPA out of 4.0) : 2.7 IELTS score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any section.Occupational Therapist in NHSPrivate Practice Occupational TherapistCommunity Occupational TherapistMental Health Occupational TherapistPediatric Occupational TherapistRehabilitation SpecialistSocial Services Occupational TherapistCase ManagerVocational Rehabilitation TherapistAcademic LecturerResearcher in occupational science
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