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How to apply for the OT-EuroMaster?
Information for potential students
For the delivery of the programme January 2014 – January 2016
The five cooperating institutions
University of BrightonEastbourne, United Kingdom / University College Sjælland, Næstved in cooperation with University of Southern Denmark / Amsterdam University
of Applied Sciences
Amsterdam, the Netherlands / Zurich University
of Applied Sciences
Winterthur, Switzerland / Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm, Sweden
Contents
1. Introduction 3
2. Admission criteria OT-EuroMaster 3
2.1 Bachelor of Science in OT or equivalent 3
2.2 English language test 4
3. Admission Procedure 4
3.1 Procedure A: 5
3.2 Procedure B: 6
3.3 Payment of tuition fee 7
3.4 Deadlines 7
Annex 1: Application Form 8
Annex 2: Entrance competences 10
Annex 3: Portfolio 11
Annex 4: Overview of the OT-EuroMaster 13
1. Introduction
Thank you for your interest in the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy which is also referred to as the OT-EuroMaster. This application pack contains information about how to apply for the programme starting in January 2014 and finishing in January 2016.
We advise you to start the application process early. The Administrative Office supports you throughout this process. Please send an e-mail to if you need any support or advice. It is also possible to arrange a Skype or telephone conversation with a member of staff or to have contact with one of the current or former students, possibly from your country.
Deadline for submission: 15 September 2013
Please send your application to:
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
European Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Administrative Office, Room D 2.21 Fenna van Nes
Tafelbergweg 51
1105 BD Amsterdam ZO
the Netherlands
2. Admission criteria OT-EuroMaster
· Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
· International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score 6.5 or equivalent.
2.1 Bachelor of Science in OT or equivalent
The Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy should be obtained from a school recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.
Those not having a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, but having a Bachelor of Science in a field related to OT, will have to submit an extensive professional portfolio demonstrating their entrance competences (see annex 2 and annex 3).
Those having a degree in Occupational Therapy which is not a Bachelor of Science degree will have to submit an extensive professional portfolio demonstrating their entrance competences (see annex 2 and annex 3).
The admission committee will look into each portfolio individually and consider whether the
person concerned has attained the required entrance competences by previous work or study and can be considered to be equivalent to a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy.
2.2 English language test
Students are required to prove that they have a sufficient command of the English language by submitting evidence of an overall band score of at least 6.5 for the academic IELTS[1]-test, or of a comparable score in a test as referred to in the following:
The term ‘test’ – comparable with an IELTS test score of 6.5 is understood to refer to:
a. TOEFL[2] Paper: 550;
b. TOEFL Computer: 213;
c. TOEFL Internet: 80:
d. TOEIC[3]: 670;
e. Cambridge ESOL[4]: CAE – C.
3. Admission Procedure
The admission committee is in charge of the complete application process. You can apply any time of the year before the deadline.
Those having a Bachelor of Science degree in OT are requested to follow procedure A.
Those not having a Bachelor of Science degree in OT, but a If you have a Diploma, or another degree in Occupational Therapy or a Bachelor of Science in a related field, are requested to follow procedure B. Notice that people who have to follow procedure B have to send in a professional portfolio (see annex 2 and 3).
The deadline for application: 15th September 2013
We recommend you to send by registered post. Please send your application to:
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
European Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy
Administrative Office, Room D 2.21 Fenna van Nes
Tafelbergweg 51
1105 BD Amsterdam ZO
the Netherlands
3.1 Procedure A:
If you have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy, please send the following documents to the Administrative Office:
1. The Application Form;
2. Officially certified copies of diplomas, degrees and certifications with a counter signature of the Occupational Therapy education institution. Both original and in English;
3. The certificate with test score of the academic IETLS (or similar test, see 2.2);
4. A Curriculum Vitae in English; addressing education, work experience, and further professional and academic training courses;
5. A 1-2 page motivation letter in English concerning your level of competence and motives for applying to the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programme;
6. Copy of passport;
7. One original passport photo.
3.2 Procedure B:
If you have a diploma or another degree (not a BSc) in Occupational Therapy or a Bachelor of Science in a related field, please send the following documents to the Administrative Office:
1. The Application Form;
2. Officially certified copies of diplomas, degrees and certifications with a counter signature of the Occupational Therapy (or related field) education institution. Both original and in English;
3. The certificate with test score of the academic IETLS (or similar test, see 2.2);
4. A Curriculum Vitae in English; addressing education, work experience, and further professional and academic training courses;
5. A 1-2 page motivation letter in English concerning your level of competence and motives for applying to the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy programme;
6. Copy of passport;
7. One original passport photo;
8. A professional portfolio (see annex 2 and 3).
3.3 Payment of tuition fee
Tuition fee of the complete OT-EuroMaster programme: 13,700 euro. The fee can be paid in two instalments (of 6,850 euro each). Deadline for the first instalment 1 January 2014 (just before the new group starts). An invoice will be sent to you for payment of the second instalment in January of the next year. This fee is exclusive travel and accommodation expenses and the costs of study material.
3.4 Deadlines
Until September 15th / Applicants can send their (preliminary) applications and receive advice about the development of a portfolio.September 15th / Applications must be received by (registered) post.
September 30th / Applicants have received email to confirm receipt of their application.
September 15th – October 15th / Admission committee reviews applications
The admission committee decides if there are enough accepted candidates (20) and if they are from a variety of different countries. If not, the start date may be deferred.
October 15th / Accepted applicants receive statement of acceptance and a letter to confirm attendance to the programme.
November 1th / Signed confirmation letter is sent by applicant to administrative office.
November 30th latest / New students receive practical information about first module.
December / New students receive first invoice with instructions to pay an amount prior to 1 January 2014.
Annex 1: Application Form[5]
Personal data
family name (surname) / jobfirst name (given name) / title
date of birth / gender (male/female)
place of birth
country of birth
citizen of country / nationality
Home address
street / numberstate / country / city
postal code
telephone number / fax number
e-mail address
Work address
employer’s namestreet / number
state / country / city
postal code
telephone number / fax number
your work e-mail address
I apply based on my previous qualifications
□ / I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy□ / I have another degree in Occupational Therapy
□ / I have a Bachelor of Science degree in a field related to Occupational Therapy: ......
Please thick the appropriate box(es)
Education
type of secondary education
name of college
city and state / country of college
length of study (in years) / date of graduation
Bachelor of Science in occupational therapy recognized by WFOT
name of university
city and state / country of university
length of study (in years) / date of graduation
Bachelor in occupational therapy recognized by WFOT
name of college / university
city and state / country of college / university
length of study (in years) / date of graduation
Diploma in occupational therapy recognized by WFOT
name of college
city and state / country of college
length of study (in years) / date of graduation
Bachelor of science in a related field
Type and level of the education
name of university
city and state / country of university
I understand that providing false information, or failing to provide requested information, is just cause for my dismissal from the programme of the European Master of Science in Occupational Therapy if accepted. If I am accepted I agree to abide by the policies and regulations of the OT-EuroMaster programme.
Date:
Name: Signature
Annex 2: Entrance competences
Entrance competences based on Dublin descriptors on Bachelor of Science level1. Knowledge and understanding is supported by advanced text books with some aspects informed by knowledge at the forefront of their field of study / You are able to identify the forefront of knowledge in Occupational Therapy and Occupational Science supported by leading literature.
You are able to explain the theoretical concepts underpinning occupational therapy specifically the nature of human beings and their performance of occupation.
You can explain the relationship between occupational performance, health and well being.
You identify the differences between a research question and a clinical question.
You are able to identify the forefront of knowledge in research methodologies within the literature about quantitative and qualitative traditions.
You mention the fundamental steps in a research process.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding through devising and sustaining arguments / You are able to select, modify and apply appropriate theories, models of practice and methods to meet the occupational and health needs of individuals/populations.
You are able to actively seek, critically evaluate and apply a range of information and evidence to ensure that occupational therapy practice is up-to-date and relevant to the client.
You search independently, critically examine and synthesize scientific literature and other information relevant to occupational therapy.
You are able to identify different approaches in quantitative and qualitative studies.
3. Making judgments involves gathering and interpreting relevant data / You are able to critically evaluate occupational therapy practice to ensure that the focus is on occupation and occupational performance.
You are able to identify the need for research on issues related to occupation, occupational therapy and/or occupational science and formulate relevant research questions.
You can gather and interpret relevant data with quantitative and qualitative methods.
4. Communication of information, ideas, problems and solutions / You recognize the difference between scientific knowledge and common sense knowledge.
You can present information learned from clinical practice and can recognize theories within their own practice.
You are able to present information, ideas and solutions to specialists in the field of OT and non-specialists.
5. Have developed those learning skills needed to study further with a high level of autonomy / You are able to independently identify your gaps in knowledge, based on your practical/clinical experience.
You seek and find relevant information and use information technology.
Annex 3: Portfolio
What is a portfolio?
A portfolio is an instrument to show the personal and professional skills you have to offer. The portfolio contains a collection of products that demonstrate the knowledge and skills you have acquired until now through your education, experience in practice and lifelong learning. The pieces products should be supplemented with a description on how each product demonstrates a particular competence(s).
The admission committee examines the portfolio to assess whether you have acquired a sufficient level in all five fields of the entrance competences (see annex 2).
Examples of suitable evidence?
· A report, presentation, writing, article or other product that presents the process and outcomes of a clinical project that you took part in.
· A certificate of a post-graduate course with an English summary of the content of the course and a description of the competences you gained by completing this course.
· A critically appraised paper (CAP) or topic (CAT). Look for more information at http://www.otcats.com/
· An extended case study of a clinical situation and an essay on theoretical and/or practice Occupational Therapy (OT) or Occupational Science (OS) aspects using relevant OT and/or OS literature.
· A bachelor final thesis supplemented by a follow-up research outline using relevant methodological literature.
· A literature review of a topic within Occupational Therapy/Occupational Science
· A report of a research project that you took part in (describing clearly your role, e.g. assisting in data collection).
How many products are needed?
Your portfolio and your degree should cover all the entrance competences together. Some competences are already clear from your education; the missing competences should be demonstrated in your portfolio. One product can give evidence of more than one competence. Usually, more than one product is needed.
Does the portfolio have to be in a paper form?
No, the portfolio can be made in a form that suits you. Be creative! The use of a website or presentation programme like PowerPoint of Prezi is also possible.
Example of part of a portfolio
Annex 4: Overview of the OT-EuroMaster
Here you find an overview of the programme. Please note: the information may change. Final information is available by the end of 2013.
Module 1 / Module 2 / Module 3 / Module 4 / Module 5 / Module 6University of Brighton; Eastbourne
United Kingdom / University College Sjælland, Næstved in cooperation with University of Southern Denmark / Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences; Amsterdam the Netherlands / Zurich University of Applied Sciences; Winterthur Switzerland / Karolinska Institutet
Stockholm
Sweden / Own country
12 ECTS / 12 ECTS / 12 ECTS / 12 ECTS / 12 ECTS / 30 ECTS
Week 1-12
Wk 3-4 Class work
January / Week 14-25
Wk 16-17 Class work
April / Week 33-44
Wk 35-36 Class work
September / Week 46-7
Wk 48-49 Class work
November / Week 8-18
Wk 18 Exam + Class
May / Week 19-4
Wk 4 Examination
January
Exploration of concepts of occupation and research / Societal and scientific aspects of OT & OS / Scientific reasoning about human occupation, diversity, culture and participation / Evaluating and enhancing occupational performance / Planning a research project within the body of knowledge of the OT discipline / Conducting a research project within the OT discipline
Preparatory work / Preparatory work / Preparatory work / Preparatory work / Semi-independent research plan / Semi- independent research
Class work:
Introduction to OT-EuroMaster: problem-based learning, competence based teaching, and assessment
Concept of occupation
Epistemology
Ontology (philosophy underpinning science)
Ethics
Critical appraisal of literature / Class work:
Occupational therapy & occupational science in community and health care
Societal and sociological perspectives on occupational performance and health
Demography
Implementation
Critical review of literature and position papers / Class work:
Occupation and participation in relation to culture and diversity
Autonomy of people in the society and health care services
Explorative scientific methods
Epistemology of qualitative research
Qualitative research methods / Class work:
Measuring occupational performance
Technology and environment influencing occupational performance
Development of assessments
Evaluating intervention programmes
Epistemology of quantitative research
Quantitative research methods / Master classes
Literature review as background study
Research plan
Methodological master classes connected to the research plans / Data collection
Data analysis
Discussion on results
Synthesize the material to a master thesis
Assessment
Critical literature review / Assessment
Position paper / Assessment
A report on a small scale qualitative study / Assessment
A report on a small scale quantitative study / Assessment
Research plan
Oral presentation / Assessment
Thesis
Oral presentation
Action Learning Group
Reflections on own research ideas / Action Learning Group
Reflections on possible research topics / Action Learning Group
Reflections on different research designs / Action Learning Group
Reflections on own research plan and method / Action Learning Group
At a distance
Portfolio from Action Learning Group / Action Learning Group
At a distance
As peer review
Module 1-4 / Preparatory work / 56 hours / 12 ECTS
for each module
Class work / 80 hours
Assignments (including supervision) / 200 hours
Module 5 / Assignment: research plan (including supervision) / 280 hours / 12 ECTS
Action Learning Group at a distance / 20 hours
Course work: Master classes / 28 hours
Examination (written and oral) / 8 hours
Module 6 / Semi-independent study on assignment: conduct study and write thesis (including supervision) / 812 hours / 30 ECTS
Action Learning Group at a distance / 20 hours
Examination (written and oral) / 8 hours
Module 1: Exploration of concepts of occupation and research