📖Introduction

Queen Margaret University (QMU) is a dynamic institution renowned for its innovative and career-focused education. With a history dating back to 1875, QMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in areas such as health sciences, business management, arts and social sciences, and media. The university is known for its strong links to industry and its commitment to experiential learning, ensuring that students gain practical skills and real-world experience. QMU's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment create a vibrant community that prepares students for successful careers and fosters their personal and professional development.

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📚About the Program

Master’s in Occupational Therapy at Queen Margaret University

Studying on this four-year undergraduate Master of Occupational Therapy (MOccTh)/BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course will give you the expertise, people skills and conceptual understanding that you will need to work as an occupational therapist. This course is responsive to the demands of the health and social care sector and there are practice-based learning opportunities across the course to integrate theory, knowledge and practice. QMU offers two undergraduate pathways of study in occupational therapy to achieve a recognised qualification. Initially all students register on the undergraduate master’s pathway and study together, then, from the end of the second year, students on the BSc (Hons) pathway follow a slightly different programme of study to those studying for the undergraduate master’s degree. On graduation, both pathways offer eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Year One

You will:

complete a six-week placement;
study a range of modules that provide you with the knowledge and concepts that are foundational to occupational therapy practice;
be introduced to different perspectives on occupation and its centrality in everyday life, as well as its relationship with health and wellbeing; and
develop skills in communication, information technology and academic study skills.

Modules

Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
Personal Academic and Professional Development
Preparation for Practice-Based Learning
Practice-based Learning 1
Health Wellbeing and Participation in Occupation
Finding, Evaluating and Consuming Knowledge

Year Two

You will:

complete a six-week placement;
focus on occupational therapy processes (assessment, goal setting, intervention, evaluation) with individuals and communities;
explore disruption and deprivation of occupation (personal and contextual factors), across the life span; and
be introduced to aspects of public health and health promotion. This will be revisited in the later years.

Modules

Assessing, Analysing and Evaluating Occupational Needs, Performance and Participation
Developing Goals to Meet Occupational Needs
Facilitating Learning within Occupational Therapy
Developing, Delivering and Evaluating Occupation-Focused Interventions
Practice-based Learning 2
A learner who achieves 60% average in SCQF level 8 modules can remain on the MOccTher route. They may choose the BSc (Hons) route even if the 60% average has been achieved. All learners will be supported in making their decisions.

Year Three

You will:

complete a nine-week placement;
critically explore issues related to practice, theories and systems;
study the social construction and complexity of knowledge and practice;
develop further understanding of leadership, practice development and innovation in thinking and action; and
have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. Learn more about exchanges and studying abroad.

Modules

BSc (Hons) route:

Elective Module
Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities
Practice-based Learning 3
Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice

MOccTh route:

Elective Module
Occupational Therapy: Contexts, Collaborations and Communities
Practice-based Learning 3
Evaluating Occupational Therapy Practice
Research Methods

Year Four

You will:

complete a 10-week placement;
consolidate your master’s-level learning opportunities and build upon your previous knowledge and practice experiences in diverse and changing contexts;
participate in community partnership working, project development, leading to the completion of a dissertation, and deepening your leadership skills;
work alongside other health professionals - Interprofessional learning and working is an integral part of professional practice and will be incorporated throughout the course; and
have the opportunity (subject to availability) to undertake practice-based learning at an overseas university with which we have partnership agreements. Learn more about exchanges and studying abroad.

Modules

BSc (Hons) route:

Health Society and Occupation
Practice-based Learning 4
Dissertation Project

MOccTh route:

Health Society and Occupation
Practice-based Learning 4
Transforming Occupational Therapy Practice
Dissertation Project

NB The modules listed here are correct at time of posting (Feb 2023) but may differ slightly to those offered in 2024. Please check back here for any updates.

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🏫About Queen Margaret University

Queen Margaret University (QMU), located in Scotland, is a forward-thinking institution that has been providing innovative and career-focused education since its establishment in 1875. With a commitment to creating positive social and economic impact, QMU offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as health sciences, business management, arts and social sciences, and media. The university prioritizes experiential learning and industry engagement, ensuring that students acquire practical skills and real-world experience to thrive in their chosen fields. QMU's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and supportive learning environment contribute to a vibrant community where students are encouraged to develop their talents, critical thinking abilities, and entrepreneurial mindset. With its strong emphasis on practical education, industry connections, and societal relevance, Queen Margaret University continues to shape the future leaders and professionals who will make a meaningful difference in their communities and beyond.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

15,500 GBP per year

62,000 GBP in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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