Postgraduate - Glasgow Caledonian University

Post-qualification
88 MSc Health and Social Care (Occupational Therapy)
Contact: Postgraduate Administrator
E: mfadmissions@gcal.ac.uk
T: +44(0)141 331 8142
W: www.caledonian.ac.uk/hsc
The MSc Health and Social Care (Occupational Therapy) has been developed for qualified and
practicing Occupational Therapists who wish to continue their professional development and
at the same time gain academic credit.
It underpins the development of clinical specialities together with the evaluation of the evidence base
for established practice and the generic skills essential to maximise personal and practice development.
The programme is designed to fit within the demanding schedule of a practicing Occupational Therapist
and is taught via a variety of methods including interactive keynote lectures (many from acknowledged
experts), student led seminars, practical workshops, directed learning in the home and workplace, peer
group learning and, in many modules, e-learning as an adjunct to classroom work is utilised.
Reflecting the widespread demand, the programme’s timetable is structured to allow participation of
students regardless of where they may live. Students would normally attend the university for three day-time
“teaching blocks” per academic year (two for 15 credit point modules). However, some modules are work or
practice based and consequently attendance times at the university may be less.
The teaching block periods will normally be as follows:
• The third week in September
• One of the middle weeks in January
• One of the middle weeks in March
For entry to the MSc, students must hold one of the following:
• UK Occupational Therapy honours degree, 1st or 2nd class or equivalent.
• Unclassified Occupational Therapy degree or professional diploma, normally with at least two years of
professional work experience.
Mode of Study & Duration:
Full-time: One year
Part-time: Contact Programme
Administrator
Number of Places:
20
UK/EU Fees & Funding:
Self or employer-funded. Please contact the
admissions tutor
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:
Various: including courseworks and
presentations
Programme Structure:
MSc: 50% minimum Occupational Therapy
specific. 180 M-Level credits: including
HSCMF93 Evaluating Evidence to Develop
Research and Inform Practice plus HSCMF90
Dissertation
PgD: 120 M-Level credits - 50% minimum
must be Occupational Therapy specific
PgC: 60 M-Level credits - 50% minimum
must be Occupational Therapy specific
Various: 15 +30 credit modules which can
be selected to make up 90 credits, provided
50% minimum of total is made up of
Occupational Therapy specific modules
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 6.5 (with no element
below 6.0) or by holding another recognised
qualification. See page 12 for details
Overseas Fees:
£11,000 (2009 fees)
Scholarships:
Partial scholarships of up to £1000 may be
available and applicants will be advised of
these arrangements upon receipt of an offer