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European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy part-time
About this programme
The European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT‑EuroMaster) is an international, part‑time and research‑oriented programme offered by 5 universities across Europe. You deepen your research skills and critical thinking in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science while studying in a vibrant, multicultural learning community. As a graduate, you are equipped to promote inclusion, health and sustainability in the everyday lives of people and communities.
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Curriculum
This OT-EuroMaster offers collaborative learning with a strong focus on internationalisation and research. The programme consists of 6 modules taught by 5 universities in 5 European countries. In the first year, you travel to England, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain. Each stay lasts 2 weeks. In the second year, you study for 1 week in Sweden and then complete your degree from your home country.
- Year 1 – modules 1 and 2
- Module 1 – United Kingdom at University of Brighton
You spend 2 weeks in the United Kingdom for classwork. You explore Occupational Science concepts and how these form a foundation for Occupational Therapy practice. - Module 2 – The Netherlands at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
You go to the Netherlands for classwork on qualitative research methods. You learn how to capture subjective dimensions, such as lived experiences and the meanings of human occupation and participation and you reflect on your own positionality as a researcher.
- Module 1 – United Kingdom at University of Brighton
- Year 1 – modules 3 and 4
- Module 3 – Switzerland at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
You visit Switzerland for classwork and study quantitative research methods used to evaluate and enhance human occupation, e.g. occupational performance and participation. - Module 4 – Spain at University of A Coruña
You travel to Spain for classwork and explore socio‑cultural perspectives of human occupation.
- Module 3 – Switzerland at Zurich University of Applied Sciences
- Year 2 – modules 5 and 6
- Module 5 – Sweden at Karolinska Institutet
Module 5 takes place in Sweden and focuses on planning a research project in relation to human occupation. - Module 6 – home country
Module 6 is completed in your home country. You conduct a research project in relation to human occupation, with online supervision.
- Module 5 – Sweden at Karolinska Institutet
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BSc and English skills
Admission
You can apply for the OT-EuroMaster with a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and strong written and spoken English skills at an academic level.
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28 - 40 hrs per week
Study load
The study load is about 28 hours per week at home and about 40 hours per week during on-campus weeks at the partner universities. Many students combine the Master with a 2.5–3 day per week job in occupational therapy, healthcare or education.
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Tuition fees and expenses
Tuition
In addition to tuition fees, you should consider costs for housing, travel and living costs during the classwork weeks. These costs differ per country and depend on your choices.
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Why the OT-EuroMaster at AUAS?
- Strengthen your ‘occupational lens’ and discover Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science from a cross cultural point of view.
- Grow personally, professionally and as a researcher.
- Be part of a learning community with internationally experienced lecturers and like minded professionals.
- Follow high quality education at 5 participating universities in Europe.
- Visit several exciting European cities during your studies.
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For whom?
- You are interested in international perspectives on Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy.
- You want to further develop your research skills.
- You want to learn more about evaluating and innovating current practice.
- You are an experienced OT looking for new career perspectives in your home country and abroad.
- You want to study further directly after your BSc in OT to deepen your understanding of OT while entering the professional field of practice.
Interested in this programme?
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