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Advanced Practice in Occupational Therapy – (M.Sc.)
University of Cumbria
Health and Social Care| Application Deadline: | No deadline | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,940 - ≈ € 10,410 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Lancaster / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | January, September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Cumbria
The University of Cumbria has been founded on a strong tradition of providing quality professional education for Allied Health Professionals. The Faculty of Health and Wellbeing has an extensive programme of pre- and post-registration courses leading up to PhD level. It has a reputation for being able to respond to changing health care needs.
In addition the Faculty is committed to the new Public Health agenda and to health improvement. There are strong partnerships with the NHS, Social Services and other agencies. The Faculty is recognised for its achievements in inter-professional education. The occupational therapy programme in advanced practice is designed to equip you with the analytical skills needed for life-long learning at Masters level.
There are exit points at PgCert (60 credits) or PgDip (120 credits). Most modules are available on a stand-alone basis although not all optional modules are timetabled to run each academic year.
What can this course lead to?
The course aims to enable occupational therapists to develop master’s level scholarship and to meet individual CPD needs as part of their lifelong learning. It also aims to enhance career and pay progression potential within Agenda for Change (DoH 2004) and the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework (DoH 2004). All modules within the programme have been mapped to the Knowledge and Skills Framework and to the College of Occupational Therapists’ Post Qualifying Framework (2006).
Contents
The programme aims to develop your communication, analytical judgement, planning and organisational skills together with the knowledge, training and experience to enable you to develop your career and become an advanced practitioner in a variety of settings. It has both uni-professional and multi-professional modules that facilitate generic and specific advanced practitioner skills. It will allow occupational therapists to demonstrate engagement with lifelong learning and provide evidence to support career progression.
Modules
Year 1
* Contemporary Issues in OT (20 credits) - Core
* Advanced Theoretical Perspectives (20 credits) - Core
* Independent Study in OT (20 credits) - Core
Year 2
* Research Methods (20 credits) - Core
* Optional Study Module (20 credits)
* Optional Study Module (20 credits)
Year 3
* Research Project or Dissertation in Advanced OT (60 credits)
* The Optional Study Modules are:
* Advanced Group Work
* Psychological Therapies
* Physical Activity and Health
* Solution Focussed Brief Therapy in OT
* Vocational Rehabilitation
* Drugs and Alcohol
* Music in Therapy
* Orthotics
* Paediatrics
* Horticulture in OT
* Palliative Care
* Reflection and Reflective Practice
* Education and Mentorship in Work-based Settings
* Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care Settings
* Health Improvement and Social Change
* Global Issues and Health Improvement
* Participatory Health Needs Appraisal
* Collaborative Action for Health Improvement
* Health in Transition
* Globalisation, Migration and Change
* International Health Project
* Evidence for Health Improvement
* Advanced Practice in Rehabilitation for Adults with Hand Dysfunction
* Advanced Practice in Ergonomics
* Understanding Pain in Advanced Practice
* Advanced Practice in Paediatrics: Collaborative Approaches
* Non-Medical Prescribing
Resources and facilities
Facilities available at the University include: buildings designed for student-centred learning, specialist practical rooms, libraries, IT suites (available 24 hours), catering facilities, student support services, student bars, accommodation and sports centres.
Our teaching staff are all qualified occupational therapists who are registered with the Health Professions Council. Staff are required to take part in teaching and learning development activities, professional updating, scholarly and research activities. Module leaders will all have masters level or above qualifications.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
1st or 2nd class honours degree
Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course via APL procedures
Selection criteria
You will need a BSc(Hons) in Occupational Therapy, classification 2 (ii) or above (if you do not have this it may be possible to access the course through a non-standard route). Your application needs to be supported by a statement from a referee (commonly your current employer).
International applicants can find out more about entry requirements on our dedicated webpages.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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