International recognition for OT-EuroMaster thesis published in Journal of Occupational Science
European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy part-time
About this programme
The European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy helps you strengthen your research skills and critical thinking. The programme focuses on research that improves occupational therapy practice and supports participation in everyday life. You will study with students from different countries who bring experience from practice, education and research. As a graduate, you gain an international perspective and learn to apply evidence-based methods to improve care through research.
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Curriculum
The OT-EuroMaster offers modern and innovative education in 6 modules across 5 universities in 5 countries. In the first year, you will travel to England, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Spain. Each stay lasts 2 weeks. In the second year, you will go to Sweden for 1 week and then complete your degree from your home country.
- Year 1: modules 1 and 2
In module 1, you will visit the United Kingdom for 2 weeks of classwork and explore the concepts of Occupational Science and how these form a foundation for Occupational Therapy practice. In module 2, you will go to the Netherlands for classwork and learn about qualitative research methods that capture subjective dimensions, such as the lived experiences and meanings of human occupation and participation.
- Year 1: modules 3 and 4
In module 3, you will visit Switzerland for classwork and study quantitative research methods used to evaluate and enhance occupational performance and participation. In module 4, you will travel to Spain for classwork and explore the socio-cultural perspectives of human occupation.
- Year 2: modules 5 and 6
Module 5 takes place in Sweden and focuses on planning a research project within the body of knowledge of the OT discipline. Module 6 will be completed in your home country and involves conducting a research project within the OT discipline, with online supervision.
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BSc and English skills
Admission
You can apply if you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy and strong written and spoken English skills at an academic level. A formal English test score may be required. If you hold an Occupational Therapy qualification below BSc level, additional admission requirements will apply.
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28 - 40 hrs per week
Study load
The OT-Euromaster is a part-time programme. The total programme equals 90 ECTS credits and takes 2 years to complete. The study load is 28 hours per week while studying at home and 40 hours per week during classwork at the partner universities. Many students combine the Master with a professional role in occupational therapy or healthcare.
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Tuition fees and expenses
Tuition
In addition to tuition fees, you should consider costs for housing, travel and living costs.
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Why the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy?
- Strengthen your 'occupational lens', while discovering 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 renowned lecturers and like-minded professionals.
- Follow high-quality education at the 5 participating universities, some of which are ranked at the top of Europe.
- Get the opportunity to visit several exciting European cities.
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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 know more about evaluating and innovating current practice.
- You are looking for new career perspectives both in your home country and abroad.
Interested in this programme?
- Deadline: 1 June 2026Enrol for this Master
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