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Postgraduate courses

Occupational Therapy

Prepare for a career helping others

Discover our Occupational Therapy courses here, or find out more at a postgraduate event.

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Develop your occupational therapy skills and become an independent and open-minded practitioner.

Studying occupational therapy at postgraduate level will enable you to apply for registration and become a practicing Occupational Therapist in the health and social care industry.

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Accreditation

Our Occupational Therapy course is accredited by The Health and Care Professions Council.

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Accreditation

Our Occupational Therapy course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Courses

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Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

Occupational therapists support people to lead fulfilling lives. On this course you will learn how to...

The best thing about the course was the amazing support I got from staff, being a mature student and not having studied for a long time. I also loved the varied ways of teaching which made the course more interesting. We had real life experiences from people living with dementia, which was was such an eye opener for me. It really helped me understand better what people with dementia go through and how as an Occupational Therapist I could help.

Jane | Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

The highlight of my time with York St John University was collaborating with inspirational faculty staff on a number of projects throughout the course. Particularly conducting research and the writing process that followed was enjoyable as well as educational. The encouragement from the Occupational Therapy faculty has been incredible.

Callum | Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc

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Supportive staff recognised by students

Several of our team were nominated in the 2022 Students' Union Awards. Our nominations included the Outstanding Inclusive Practice Award, Inspirational Staff Member, Outstanding Feedback Awards and Most Supportive Staff Member.

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Conferences

Our students and staff attend international healthcare conferences. These are great opportunities to enter into a global network of occupational therapists.

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Innovate and help people

While looking at existing healthcare practices, you have the opportunity to put forward alternative methods of care. These could lead to changes in the industry.

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