Master of Health Care in Occupational Therapy
Advance your career as an occupational therapy expert through flexible online master's studies designed for working professionals.
Best for:Best for working occupational therapy professionals seeking advanced expertise, leadership skills, and a flexible master's qualification.
Overview
This professional master's degree program is offered by Turku University of Applied Sciences in collaboration with Metropolia and JAMK through the national University of Applied Sciences network. The curriculum focuses on developing advanced expertise in occupational therapy, addressing future operating environments, and driving workplace innovation. Students learn to independently design, coordinate, and lead occupational therapy services while applying scientific research to clinical practice and health promotion. The program is delivered primarily online with flexible distance learning formats, requiring only minimal on-campus contact days in Turku. It is tailored for working professionals seeking leadership, development, and expert roles in health and welfare sectors.
What you'll do
- Engage in flexible online and independent coursework while balancing professional practice
- Participate in remote contact teaching, multidisciplinary workshops, and group projects
- Examine and address real-world development challenges within the occupational therapy sector
- Produce, evaluate, and apply scientific research literature to inform clinical and developmental work
- Collaborate within multidisciplinary rehabilitation and health promotion networks
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional higher education qualification in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Health Care
Language: Finnish; proficiency appropriate for professional academic studies
Instruction: Finnish
- Professional background in occupational therapy or a closely related health and welfare discipline
- Ability to engage in independent and self-directed online learning
- Capacity to critically evaluate scientific research and integrate it into professional practice
- Collaborative skills for working within multidisciplinary digital and professional networks
- Applicants must hold an eligible prior higher education degree and appropriate professional background as required by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences Master's regulations
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How to apply
Submit your application through the official national admissions portal within the designated application period. Ensure all required educational certificates and supporting documentation are provided as specified by the admissions guidelines.
- CV
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of professional work experience
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