Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc (PG)
Plymouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc (PG) at Plymouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £19500 | £23500 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £14500 - £23500 | £18000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24556 | £30929 | £35939 |
25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
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Course Description
Completing the MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre Registration) programme, enables graduates to promote and restore people’s health and well-being. On this two year masters programme students learn how to enhance people’s occupational function in everyday life in order to meet their biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs through exploration and adaptation. Graduates are highly skilled, reflective and confident occupational therapy practitioners, able to critically evaluate the importance of occupational engagement for every stage of an individual’s life.
Occupation (its philosophical, scientific, and experiential domains) is central to the curriculum. There is a holistic emphasis placed on the unique and individual client-centred dynamic of ‘person-environment-occupation-wellbeing’ informing the content and configuration of the curriculum (rather than bio-medical and service-led patterns). Concepts are re-visited with increasing complexity in learning continuing throughout the programme. The centrality of doing is integral to the teaching and learning strategy. The curriculum promotes opportunities for a range of CPD learning in addition to the full pathway for Occupational Therapy Practice placement continues to develop on its well-established basis with increasing inter-professional and new ways of working, including third sector opportunities. Graduates are prepared for professional practice through use of problem based learning in some modules to explore and enhance development of professional reasoning skills. Graduates will emerge in readiness for employment in accordance with the changing workplace arena. Students will benefit from engaging with a staff group who value the concept of continuing professional development in their own practice. Students will be learning with staff who have contemporary publication profiles and robust, active research interests in a range of professionally relevant topics including occupational science.
Other distinctive features may be broadly described thus:
Professional Practice – a series of modules shared with other AHP students in the School. The modules begin by exploring common foundation elements in preparation for professional practice including principles of evidence based practice, professional responsibility, understanding of the roles of other professional groups and team working.
Research Studies– These inter-professional modules develop an understanding of the importance of evidence based practice and the concept of generating evidence in the form of research.
Occupational Studies – A significant number of modules on this programme develop profession specific thinking and skills by examining topical occupational issues. These modules develop the core understanding of theory and skills that characterise the unique contribution of occupational therapy practice within health and social care settings. The modules firstly examine theory and foundational concepts of occupational functioning before moving onto applying occupational theory to people as occupational beings through the life cycle.
Practice Placement – Placement opportunities at each level enable development of professional practice skills in distinct service settings under supervision.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) MSc (PG) at Plymouth University
35% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
20% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | With 6.5 in all elements. |
2:1 honours degree or above from within the last five years. GCSEs - Mathematics and English at grade C. Preference is given to you if you have obtained these grades on application. In addition to the above, evidence of academic study within the last five years is required. * Please note we do not accept Key Skills Level 2 in place of GCSE English or Mathematics.
- You must pass disclosure and barring service and occupational health checks satisfactorily in order to be able to start this course. Find all of the important documentation you'll need when applying for this programme. If English is not your first language and you do not have GCSE English grade C or above you will have to achieve an IELTS or equivalent qualification at the grades stated below. IELTS - 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in all elements.
- Meeting the academic minimum is the first stage of an application being considered. You must also submit a strong personal statement in order to be considered further.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Plymouth University
Founded in 1992, Plymouth University is established in the small city of Plymouth, South West England. The university has a variety of residence halls at distinct price points, and all within walking distance of your classrooms. When wandering off-campus, students will find a blend of both urban and rural surroundings, ensuring that there’s something for everyone here.
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Student composition of Plymouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Plymouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13880
- postgraduates:
- 2275
- Total:
- 16155
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