Study Occupational Therapy (MSc) at Cardiff University in the UK, School of Healthcare Sciences
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Occupational Therapy (MSc)

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What will I learn?

This course, for practicing occupational therapists, aims to develop your knowledge and essential skills to help you progress your career. Our programme has close links with the College of Occupational Therapists which means that your learning is both current and relevant. It provides a sound grounding in the theory and occupation-focused practice whilst also building on your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You will develop the knowledge required to approach your practice innovatively, apply research and evidence to shape current and future practice in your home country and beyond. This is a flexible course that allows you to tailor your own professional development to suit your needs, through a range of occupational therapy and interprofessional modules such as developing your skills in patient safety or transforming care systems and services through leadership. You will also cover core areas such as Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy Theory and Application. Your learning will be supported by experienced researchers and academics who are experts in their field. You will be designated a personal tutor who will support you throughout your studies. In addition, you will be learning alongside a globally diverse group who are studying at various points in their career, sharing knowledge and gaining understanding of Occupational Therapy practice across the world. Be part of something life-changing and take on a new challenge today.

Which department am I in?

School of Healthcare Sciences

Study options

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
£1,975.00 (US$ 2,551) Month
Deposit: £2,500

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Heath Park

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park,

Cardiff,

CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (18 Months)

Tuition fees
£2,058.33 (US$ 2,658) Month
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Heath Park

University Hospital of Wales, Heath Park,

Cardiff,

CF14 4XN, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A copy of your degree certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a 2:2 honours degree in Occupational Therapy (with or without post registration clinical experience), or an equivalent international degree. If your degree certificate or result is pending, please upload any interim transcripts or provisional certificates. Or, a copy of your certificate and transcripts which show you have achieved a Diploma in Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent international qualification, and a reference from your current employer to confirm that you have two years' practice experience. References should be signed, dated and less than six months old at the time you submit your application.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Cardiff University

Courses at Cardiff University are taught by leading academics, and learners benefit from the university’s modern and specialist learning facilities.

  • Wales’s only Russell Group university
  • Top 180 university (QS, 2027)
  • 5,000 international students
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