Masters through Research in Occupational Therapy (MSc)

The Research Degree

The department welcomes applications from students interested in pursuing a Masters or Doctoral degree by research. Candidates will normally require a good honours degree in Occupational Therapy or a relevant Masters Degree. Students with a good degree in a discipline other than Occupational Therapy can be accepted if they are undertaking research in a specialist area, in which a staff member is competent to supervise. There are considerable opportunities available to students to gain funding for the pursuit of a research degree; the department will offer support to a suitable student seeking such funding.

Masters through Research only (MSc)

Candidates may obtain a masters degree through research alone, under the supervision of a staff member in the department. The desired average duration of an MSc is 1-3 years full time or 3-4 years part-time. There is no taught element to this degree, however students are encouraged to attend courses on research methods and statistics. In addition to the support of their supervisor students will be supported through an induction programme, a handbook and seminars. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
To gain PhD the student must complete a substantial independent and original piece of research. Virtually all students who seek to obtain a PhD and who have not previously obtained a Masters degree by research are placed initially on the Masters through research only register. If they make satisfactory progress on their research over the first year, they may then be permitted to transfer to the PhD register. The desired average duration of a PhD is 2-5 years full-time, or 3-7 years part-time.