View the full course entry on our website : www . qmu . ac . uk / Occupational-Therapy
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Master of Occupational Therapy ( MOccTh )
This course will give you the expertise , people skills and conceptual understanding that you will need to work as an occupational therapist .
On this course , you will :
• Explore how to provide practical support to empower people , facilitate health and wellbeing , and help identify and respond to barriers that prevent people from doing what really matters to them .
• Learn a wide range of transferable personal and professional skills , understanding why and how people engage in occupations and what might disrupt patterns of occupation ; critically engaging with knowledge and evidence that informs the profession ; and collaborating with services to address needs of their communities .
• Develop an appreciation of how individual ’ s lives can be shaped by society including environments , history , or systems and how these factors can impact health .
• Learn through a variety of approaches , and practical placements are a key element of the course , giving you the opportunity to translate your learning into practice and to work with a wide range of services and populations .
Living , not existing , that is a primary objective for the profession . As an occupational therapist , you will work with individuals , groups and communities to foster participation in the aspects of life that people need , want and have to do . This course is your first step towards a rewarding and diverse healthcare career with excellent employment prospects .
This course is responsive to the demands of the health and social care sector and there are practice-based learning opportunities across the course to integrate theory , knowledge and practice .
This is a four year integrated undergraduate master ’ s course . Students commence the course with a view to graduating with a Master of Occupational Therapy ( MOccTh ) in four years . The majority of modules are taught alongside postgraduate students studying on the accelerated MSc Occupational Therapy ( Pre-Registration ) course . There is an option for students to transfer to a BSc ( Hons ) route at the end of year two and they will still be eligible to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist .
Modules
Year One : 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 : 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 Three :
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 :
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 print ( March 2022 ) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2023 . Please check the website for any updates .
* Subject to availability Careers
The degree opens doors to a rewarding and stimulating career in NHS trusts , local authority social care departments , voluntary organisations , private practice , industry , and your skills will support entrepreneurial initiatives . Your work as an occupational therapist may not necessarily be in a medical setting , hospital or clinic . Many of our graduates pursue the exciting diversity of employment opportunities in the community , including within the voluntary sector or primary care . The course will enable you to work as part of a health and social care team . You will develop leadership and partnership working skills and you may wish to engage with further professional development or higher level academic learning opportunities .
Placements
UCAS code : B920 Duration : 4 years full-time
Placement : Yes Professional registration : Yes Exchange opportunities : Yes *
A practice placement is offered in each year . Placements provide the opportunity to integrate practice with theory . You will work with individuals , groups and communities in a variety of settings across Scotland . Please see the full course entry on our website for more information .
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