Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

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Pre-qualification
MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)
Contact: Programme Administrator
E: otadmissions@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 8391
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/hsc
The MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) is an innovative programme in the UK,
designed to allow applicants with the right qualities and an appropriate undergraduate degree
to become eligible for registration with the Health Professions Council.
The programme is considered a ‘broadening’ Masters, ie the subject matter will be different to that
of the student’s first degree, but will be more demanding and require more intensive study than the first
degree. The programme will use a variety of learning and teaching methods, including university-based
study, practice education and work-based modules. These will explore the theoretical and practice contexts
of Occupational Therapy in today’s society where there is currently an estimated national shortfall of 14% of
qualified occupational therapists. Prospective applicants to the programme will normally be expected to
possess:
• A bachelor’s degree from a UK institution of first or upper second class standing in health, behavioural
or social sciences
• A degree with relevant pre-professional experience
• For graduates of non-UK institutions, the equivalent of the above
• Basic knowledge of statistics which includes an introduction to statistical inference
All applicants will be considered on their individual merit for the programme. Where necessary, bridging
modules may be required as pre-requisite conditions.
This programme gives graduates eligibility for registration with the Health Professions Council as an
occupational therapist and therefore a diverse range of challenging career opportunities exist within various
public, private and voluntary sector organisations.
Occupational Therapists make a unique and essential contribution to the innovation and development
of current and future initiatives which interface with health and social care delivery.
The main career pathways are clinical specialisation, management, education and research. Graduates
can obtain employment in diverse areas such as medical rehabilitation, oncology, forensic units, community
initiatives and education.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: Five semesters over 24 months
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Self-funded. £5,665 per year (2009 fees)
Application:
Download a form from our website on
www.caledonian.ac.uk/postgrad
For further information, see page 124 or use
the paper form at the back of this prospectus
Assessment:
Essays, case study assignment, reports,
presentations, portfolio development,
research proposal, practice education
assessments, Dissertation
Programme Structure:
Year 1: Semester A: University based:
OT Foundations, Theory and Practice; Social
Context of Disability; Occupational
Dysfunction
Year 1: Semester B: Fieldwork Practice
based: Practice Education; Occupation in
Health & Social Care Environments;
Professional Development in the Workplace
Summer: Practice Education 2
Year 2: Semester A: Practice based:
Practice Education 3, Governance Issues
in Health & Social Care Environment;
Applied Research Methods & Statistics
Year 2: Semester B: Dissertation
International Students:
International students whose first language
is not English shall be required to
demonstrate evidence of satisfactory
competence by completing an IELTS test
with a score of at least 7.0 or by holding
another recognised qualification. See page
12 for details
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees) per year
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships of up to £1000 may be
available and applicants will be advised of
these arrangements upon receipt of an offer