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Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc (PGCert PGDip)

Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc (PGCert PGDip)

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Full time | Falmer Campus | 1 year | 30-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Occupational Therapy

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Intro

The Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc provides high quality CPD opportunities for occupational therapists from the UK and overseas.

Core modules on the course focus on the four pillars of clinical practice (clinical practice, leadership and management, education and research) and help you to develop complex decision-making skills, apply evidence-based practice and develop innovative solutions that will enhance patient, family and carer experience and improve clinical outcomes.

The course supports a multicultural exchange of clinical knowledge and approaches, which gives an exciting extra dimension to learning.

This course has been designed in alignment with The Multi-Professional Framework for Advanced Clinical Practice in England.

Careers

Masters-level education is an important component of advanced and specialist practice. It allows you greater autonomy and to accelerate personal and professional development or promotion in your practice.

Roles that our graduates have secured include clinical specialists, occupational therapy management positions, general management roles, clinical educator and occupational therapy education positions.

Completion of the Advanced Occupational Therapy MSc will also prepare you for further study at MPhil and PhD level if you wish to continue pursuing an academic path.

Modules

Research Methods for Health Professionals - Core
Leadership for Allied Health Professionals - Core
Dementia, Frailty and Later Life - Core
Health Professional as an Educator - Core
Dissertation - Core
Physical Activity and Exercise Rehabilitation
Exploring Pain
Promoting Health and Resilience Through Participation
Practice Development Through Independent Learning

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,900

Entry requirements

This course is for qualified occupational therapists. Applicants should have an honours degree in occupational therapy but those with suitable alternative qualifications, such as a diploma in occupational therapy, will be considered. Normally a minimum of two years clinical experience post qualification is required for entry to this course.

University information

Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student body, which includes over 3,000 postgraduate students. The city of Brighton is famous for its rich heritage and inclusive environment. The university’s postgraduate students can expect to become part of Brighton’s diverse, dynamic, and highly creative community. Both teaching and research at Brighton is modelled...more

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