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Admission requirements

To be directly admitted to the OT-EuroMaster you need to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and strong written and verbal English communications skills on an academic level. If you have a qualification in Occupational Therapy which is lower than a Bachelor of Science degree extra admission requirements apply.

Admission requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
  • English test: Overall band score of at least 6.5 for the academic IELTS-test (International English Language Testing Service) or equivalent. Please note that the online IELTS-test is not accepted

The following test scores are accepted by AUAS as equivalent to an Academic IELTS score of 6.5:

  • TOEFL Paper: 575
  • TOEFL Computer: 232
  • TOEFL Internet: 90
  • TOEIC Listening and Reading: 720, in combination with TOEIC Speaking and Writing: 310
  • Cambridge Advanced (CAE): Grade C (scale 180-192) 

These are the only alternative test scores we are able to accept with your application.

Read more in the "How to apply guide"

Possible exceptions

The European MSc in Occupational Therapy is primarily aimed at qualified Occupational Therapists who wish to continue their academic and professional development. 

It does not lead to a professional qualification and licence to practice as an Occupational Therapist. 

If you are not an Occupational Therapists you might be able to gain admission after submitting an extensive portfolio and letter of motivation, evidencing that you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of Occupational Therapy and/or Occupational Science and that you have achieved the requested entrance competences. But please be aware that this programme does not lead to a professional qualification and licence to practice as an Occupational Therapist. You find the required entrance competences in the "how to apply-guide"(opens in new window)

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