Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)
- Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Do you want a career where you help people live fuller, more independent lives?
Are you looking for a degree that combines practical experience, academic depth and clear career progression? If that sounds like you, the Occupational Therapy MSci at Brunel could be the right place to start.
Occupational Therapy at Brunel is one of the longest established, and most highly regarded programmes of its kind. Founded in 1934 as the original London School of Occupational Therapy, Brunel has been at the heart of the profession for over 90 years.
Our four-year Occupational Therapy MSci is an integrated master’s degree, designed for students who want more than a standard undergraduate qualification. You’ll follow Brunel’s well-established occupational therapy undergraduate degree for the first three years, before moving into an advanced fourth year that deepens your professional, research and leadership skills. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, confidence and capability expected of a modern occupational therapist - and the added value of a master’s-level qualification.
From your first year, you’ll learn by doing. Based in the Mary Seacole Building, you’ll study and practise in realistic clinical settings, including purpose-built skills suites, rehabilitation and movement labs, anatomy facilities and high-spec simulation spaces. You’ll work with peers, staff and visiting service users, building confidence long before you graduate.
Throughout your studies, you’ll explore what it really means to help people live full, meaningful lives. And how occupational therapy makes that possible across health, social care and community settings, while developing the professional integrity and compassion the role demands.
This course is aligned to the NHS values, shaped by interprofessional learning and grounded in person-centred, evidence-informed practice. It's accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, and meets international regulatory standards. This means, by the time you graduate, you won’t just be ready to register and practise - you’ll be ready to lead, question and improve services in a changing world.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- Master in Science (with Honours) – MSci (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- B921
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- B921
- Institution code:
- B84
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelBBB - BBC
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM - DMM
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120-112 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Health Science, Health Professions, Health and Social Care, Health Studies, Medicine, Medical Science, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Science or Science in Health Professions with 45 credits at Level 3.
Scottish HigherNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM - MM
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science plus A level grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D - M
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Exercise Science plus A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
Scottish Advanced HigherBBB - BBC
including grade B or above in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 - 29 points
including Higher Level 5 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology and a minimum of SL5 or HL4 in English and SL/HL 2 in Maths (if applicant does not have GCSE English or Maths grade C/4 or equivalent)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
from 5 higher subjects including H2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Physical Education or Sociology
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language and Mathematics.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDDM - DMM
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Physical Activity
OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaDM - MM
in Applied Science, Health and Social Care or Sport and Physical Activity plus A level grade B in any subject or DM-MM in any subject with A level grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateD - M
in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Physical Activity plus A level grades BB in any subject or D-M in any subject with A level grades BB including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education.
T LevelM
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Additional entry requirements
- Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
- Health checks
- Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | with no less than 6.5 in each subsection |
| Institution's Own Test | with no less than 63% in each subsection | |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 98 | with a minimum of 23 in all subsections |
| PTE Academic | 64 | with a minimum of 59 in all sub scores |
Brunel University London - English Language Requirementshttps://www.brunel.ac.uk/international/English-Language-Requirements
Contextual admissions
Brunel University London is committed to raising the aspiration and improving equality of opportunity of our applicants and students. We adopt a contextualised admissions approach when reviewing applications, which include accepting lower grades or making lower offers to applicants from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds. From 2024 entry, the offer will be personalised based on a holistic view of the application, including the individual applicant’s personal and educational journey.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
EU nationals may be eligible for a discount on their fees - please see our website at https://www.brunel.ac.uk/scholarships/page?id=c8112b36-1680-4492-b55c-f4e9932ae2e8
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