For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2025-10-16 – 2026-01-15
Not eligible? Enter our Pathway Programme
About the programme
As an occupational therapist, you support individuals' health, participation, and well-being throughout their lifespan. At the same time, society faces increasing demands for sustainable healthcare, rehabilitation, and working life. This programme equips you with the tools to critically analyse, develop, and lead occupational therapy practise in diverse contexts.
You will interact with students from other disciplines and from different parts of the world, strengthening your multicultural and interprofessional communication and collaboration skills.
You will also explore how socio-cultural factors influence health and participation, while enhancing your skills in research, evidence-based practice, and leadership. You will study co-production in health and welfare and team collaboration in changing organisations - both essential for the future of occupational therapy.
What you will study
The first half of the programme combines research methodology with in-depth studies in occupational therapy, including theory, community-based practice, and evidence-based approaches. You will also study the occupational perspective of health. This part concludes with a 15-credit independent degree project in occupational therapy.
During the second half of the programme, you will deepen your expertise through courses in advanced theory and practice, co-production, team collaboration, and research design. The programme concludes with a second 15-credit independent degree project in occupational therapy, bringing the total to 30 credits.
In these independent degree projects, you will investigate topics of your choice and demonstrate your ability to plan, conduct, and present research. You can either build on your work across both projects or choose two different topics, depending on your interests.
Structure of the programme
The programme comprises 120 credits and is delivered entirely online. This format provides the flexibility to combine studies with professional work, offering a balance of independent study and collaborative learning with peers worldwide. Teaching is conducted in English and includes a variety of methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, group projects, and digital discussions. Assessment is based on written reports, projects, and oral presentations.
You can choose between:
- Full-time (100%) – completed in 2 years
- Part-time (50%) – completed in 4 years
After graduation
A master’s degree in occupational therapy (120 credits) gives you advanced competence and a strong academic profile, opening doors to specialist clinical roles, leadership positions, quality development, and project management. You will also be well prepared for doctoral studies in occupational therapy, rehabilitation, or related fields.
With your advanced skills in research, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration, you will be equipped to drive sustainable development in health and welfare - both locally and globally.
If you want the freedom of online studies combined with interactive, global learning - while preparing for leadership and research in occupational therapy - this master’s programme is the right choice for you.
Facts and requirements
Total tuition fee: 240000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Courses
Year 1
Autumn 2026
Theory of Science and Scientific Method, 15 credits
Spring 2027
Occupational Therapy, Theory I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Community-based Practice, 7.5 credits
Year 2
Autumn 2027
An Occupational Perspective of Health I, 7.5 credits
Occupational Therapy, Evidence-based Practice I, 7.5 credits
Spring 2028
Occupational Therapy, Thesis I, 15 credits
Year 3
Autumn 2028
An Occupational Perspective of Health II, 7.5 credits
Co-production in Health and Welfare, 7.5 credits
Spring 2029
Occupational Therapy, Theory and Evidence-based Practice II, 15 credits
Year 4
Autumn 2029
Research Design, Strategies, and Ethics, 7.5 credits
Team Collaboration in Changing Organisations, 7.5 credits
Spring 2030
Occupational Therapy, Thesis II, 15 credits
After graduation
After completing the programme, you will have in-depth knowledge on sustainable evidence-based practice and theories that you can apply to work in various settings, such as government sectors, home healthcare, hospitals and rehabilitation centres, occupational health care, private practice, schools, and social care.
Additionally, you become eligible for doctoral education that can start your research or teaching career. If you are an occupational therapist in Sweden, the master's degree can allow you to pursue specialization in a field in occupational therapy.
Internationalisation
You will take part of an internationalised curriculum and interactions with students and teachers from different countries and cultural backgrounds without leaving home. You will be encouraged to understand how occupational therapy is framed within a global context, acknowledge the local implications of global research, and apply a broader frame of reference in your own contexts. The programme is in English and fully online.
Practical experience
Courses on evidence-based practice and community-based practice involve developing and applying practical knowledge. There is no clinical internship within the programme, but you are encouraged to cultivate contacts for the community-based development project and thesis work.
Student projects
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