Learn how to search for, critique and apply research evidence to your practice, and be primed with the skills to be an evidence-based practitioner, ready to lead and to develop others in dynamic settings.

• Take the opportunity to study on a programme with a long, esteemed history and join the many hundreds of successful graduates from all over the world. YouÕll learn to apply up-to-date knowledge of research and theory, to enhance your creativity and flexibility, and to develop the academic skills needed to work effectively in modern health and social care settings.

• Become an evidence-based practitioner, equipped to manage and lead in busy and constantly changing settings. Take the opportunity to study in an inter-professional setting with inter-professional core and optional modules.
• Join an enthusiastic team of occupational therapists, undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students who are pushing forward the boundaries of knowledge on occupational science and occupational therapy.
• Choose this occupational therapy pathway and study at least one pathway specific module related to the title of the award, and four core modules (applying evidence to practice, developing self and others, project design for research, research dissertation) shared with the generic MSc Advanced Professional Practice programme.
• Shape your learning journey Ð you can step off the pathway with a postgraduate certificate (three modules) or postgraduate diploma (six modules) if you wish, or you can continue on to a masterÕs degree.
• Learn about research and plan and carry out your own research project as part of the masters degree, with the support of experienced occupational therapy tutors.
• Complete the programme in a year, with the introduction of a one year full-time study option.
• Alternatively, balance work and caring commitments by studying part time over three years and up to a maximum of five years.
• Take advantage of the flexibility our programme offers. You can take much of the programme by distance learning. Modules taught face-to-face are delivered in short, intensive blocks in Plymouth to enable you to complete them with minimum travel and time away from your other commitments.
• Tailor your learning in the workplace through module assignments and the supported independent study module.
• Benefit from our collaboration with the Faculty of Business in providing both core and optional modules.
• Learn within our supportive multi-professional and inter-agency environments. Our programme is delivered by experts in a setting where innovative thinking regarding advanced professional development is put into practice.
• Be inspired and learn from the research-active staff at the forefront of knowledge, conducting research in the Centre for Health and Social Care Innovation (CHeSCI). The centre supports several research areas including occupational science and rehabilitation.