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Programme structure

The European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (OT-EuroMaster) is a 2-year, part-time postgraduate programme of 90 EC with 6 modules. The first 5 modules (12 EC each) are taught at different European partner universities, while the final module is a semi-independent research project in Occupational Therapy or Occupational Science, resulting in your thesis.

You will study in a small international group (about 20–30 students from at least 6 countries). Together, you will exchange experiences, develop your professional identity and improve your intercultural understanding.

Programme structure

  • Modules 1–4 (Year 1): 2 weeks of self-study, 2 weeks of intensive classes on site, 8 weeks of self-study with an assignment.
  • Module 5: 1 week on site at a partner university.
  • Module 6: independent research project and thesis, written in the format of a journal paper with a critical reflection, completed in your home country.

Online sessions are included throughout to support your learning. All modules combine Occupational Therapy, Occupational Science and research, and each ends with an assignment.

Year 1
ModuleLocationSubjects
1Brighton, UK
  • An introduction to the programme and what is required at Master of Science level education.
  • The history and current status of OT in each of your own countries
  • An Introduction to Occupational Science
  • The practice of problem-based learning
  • Read the full description of module 1(opens in new window)

2

Amsterdam, NL
  • An introduction to qualitative research methods. Different methods capture subjective dimensions, such as the lived experiences or meaning of the concepts of human occupation and participation. 
  • Introduction of the concept of positionality and reflection on your own position in research and OT-related questions. 
  • Explore how the environment, diversity and culture affect occupations and the possibilities for humans to participate in society. 
  • Read the full description of module 2(opens in new window)
3Winterthur, CH
  • Dive into the cosmos of numbers and measuring, in combination with the concepts of Occupational Performance and Participation. 
  • Learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data, but also how the data are shaped by their context and also how to use numbers to tell people’s stories, to underpin arguments and to develop your practice as an occupational therapist. 
  • Explore and integrate the use of quantitative research approaches in Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention processes. 
  • Read the full description of module 3(opens in new window)
4A Coruna, Spain
  • Dive into socio-cultural perspectives of human occupation. You seek to explore, discuss, critique, and synthesize how human occupation of individuals and population groups is shaped by societal, political, economic, healthcare, and cultural conditions in diverse settings.  
  • In addition, you further develop your skills in literature review for the purpose of identifying a gap in knowledge, leading to a suitable research question.
  • Read the full description of module 4(opens in new window) 

Have a look at the Module in Winterthur, CH

Year 2
ModuleLocationSubject
5Stockholm, Sweden
  • You start synthesising and applying the knowledge and scientific skills you've gained in the earlier modules.
  • The documents about your research interests, designs, methods and ethical issues as elaborated in the module 4 assignment, will serve as starting point.
  • You develop a research proposal for your thesis research.
  • Read the full description of module 5(opens in new window)
6Your home country
  • You will carry out a research project on a complex topic or problem within Occupational Therapy and/or Occupational Science in a country and context of your choice. You are supervised (online) by a highly qualified staff member from one of the partner universities.
  • Read the full description of module 6(opens in new window)

Title and diploma

After completing all the 6 modules of the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programme, you will be awarded a degree 'European MSc in Occupational Therapy'. You may use the Master of Science title.

What is your study load?
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