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Master of Science - Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Colchester Campus — Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Study Level: Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: October 2026
Tuition Fee: GBP 24,675
Application Fee: None listed
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The University of Essex MSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) programme helps students to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to enable them to work with clients of all ages who have physical, mental health or learning difficulties. If students already have a degree, and have carried out some relevant experience, then this programme could be their route into occupational therapy. This pre-registration course is a two-year accelerated programme which enables students to take advantage of interprofessional learning (IPL), encouraging professionals to learn with and from each other – an understanding that helps to ensure students have the expertise to respond adequately and effectively to the complexity of their clients’ needs, and ensures that care is safe, seamless and of a high standard. Central to the philosophy of this programme is the value attached to ‘occupation’ and ‘activity’ as a means to achieving the health and well-being of individuals, which enhances their quality of life, thus enabling them to achieve their desired goals. In order to prepare students for the work-place and enrich their learning, Essex organizes the practice placement education for students with multi-professional health care teams in a wide range of settings. Students will gain experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team with people who have physical and mental health care needs. Over a thousand hours will be spent in the practice environment, where students will apply the theory and practice of occupational therapy. Whilst on placement students will have an educator allocated to them, and contact with a member of the academic team. Placements encompass a variety of multidisciplinary health and social care settings based within the NHS, the Private Sector, Social Services, Voluntary Organizations and Primary Health Care Services. 96% of Essex's postgraduate School of Health and Social Care students are in professional employment or further postgraduate study within six months of graduating from Essex.

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Credential: Master's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: GBP 24,675
Application fee: None listed
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: October 2026, October 2027, October 2028
Application deadline: Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Colchester Campus

Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

Wivenhoe Park

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

The University of Essex is a school where curiosity prevails, and where exploring new ways of thinking and pushing boundaries, isn’t just encouraged, it’s expected. The University of Essex was named University of the Year at the Times Higher Education Awards 2018 for their determination to do things differently and put student success at the centre of everything they do. Essex boasts a massive 350-mile coastline, the 2nd longest of any county in England. There’s plenty to explore across the county, from countryside walks to award-winning beaches. Students can even try a plate of freshly caught...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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