MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration)
About this course
MSci in Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration), an integrated master's degree preparing students for professional practice through clinical theory, applied research, and extensive practical placements. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, and includes multiple clinical practice placements across its duration. The first year introduces foundational occupational therapy theory and practice with modules such as Enabling Occupation 1: Working with Older Adults, Enabling Occupation 2: Working with Adults of Working Age, Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 1: Professional Knowledge, Doing, Being and Becoming, and Evidence Based Practice and Research for Occupational Therapy 1: Evidence Based Occupational Therapy. The second year expands into public health and specialized populations through modules including Enabling Occupation 3: Working with Groups, Communities and Global Perspectives, Enabling Occupation 4: Working with Children and Young People, Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Working with Others, and Evidence based Practice and Research 2: Research methods for occupation. The third year addresses career readiness and specialised practice areas with modules such as Enabling Occupation 5: Specialities for Practice, Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Leadership and Entrepreneurial practice, Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 4: Preparing for career development and professional practice, and Evidence Based Practice & Research 3: Research Project. The final advanced year focuses on postgraduate research and complex professional contexts through modules including The Dissertation, Professional Practice in Complex Case Management: People, Systems and practice, and Leadership, Education and Enterprise in Contemporary Practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including grade B in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
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What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 42%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enabling Occupation 1: Working with Older Adults
- Enabling Occupation 2: Working with Adults of Working Age
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 1: Professional Knowledge, Doing, Being and Becoming
- Evidence Based Practice and Research for Occupational Therapy 1: Evidence Based Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placement 1A
- Practice Placement 1B
- Enabling Occupation 3: Working with Groups, Communities and Global Perspectives
- Enabling Occupation 4: Working with Children and Young People
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Working with Others
- Evidence based Practice and Research 2: Research methods for occupation
- Practice Placement 2
- Enabling Occupation 5: Specialities for Practice
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Leadership and Entrepreneurial practice
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 4: Preparing for career development and professional practice
- Evidence Based Practice & Research 3: Research Project
- Practice Placement 3
- The Dissertation
- Professional Practice in Complex Case Management: People, Systems and practice
- Leadership, Education and Enterprise in Contemporary Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £41,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Brunel University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Brunel University of London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) at Brunel University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.