Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration) (MSc)

Applicable courses
MSc Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Welcome to your induction schedule. This schedule includes the activities and events designed to help you get started on your course, meet your tutors and connect with other students during your first week at the University. 

Please attend all sessions unless they are marked as optional. 

Once you have completed registration and received your IT account details, you'll find course information and updates in Blackboard help and guidance

Please note that induction schedules may occasionally change. We recommend checking this schedule, your email and Blackboard regularly for updates. 

Schedule

Monday 07/09/2026

Welcome to Occupational Therapy at Salford

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 10:00-11:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L415

This session will introduce you to Occupational Therapy in the University of Salford. For this session, you will be in your MSc class group and meet with the Programme Leader, Year Manager and other key staff.

Community building session 1

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 11:00-12:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, rooms C300, L525, L427 and L607

There are four sessions that you will rotate between. These sessions will help you to get to know a few people on the different Occupational Therapy programmes and learn some key information about Occupational Therapy. It is a chance for you to think about your strengths and what you will bring to the programmes to help you succeed. The sessions are 'Shark Tank', Meet current students, My journey using Kawa and IT essentials. 

Community building session 2

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 12:00-13:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, rooms C300, L525, L427 and L607

There are four sessions that you will rotate between. These sessions will help you to get to know a few people on the different Occupational Therapy programmes and learn some key information about Occupational Therapy. It is a chance for you to think about your strengths and what you will bring to the programmes to help you succeed. The sessions are 'Shark Tank', Meet current students, My journey using Kawa and IT essentials. 

Community building session 3

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 14:00-15:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, rooms C300, L525, L427 and L607

There are four sessions that you will rotate between. These sessions will help you to get to know a few people on the different Occupational Therapy programmes and learn some key information about Occupational Therapy. It is a chance for you to think about your strengths and what you will bring to the programmes to help you succeed. The sessions are 'Shark Tank', Meet current students, My journey using Kawa and IT essentials. 

Community building session 4

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 15:00-16:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, rooms C300, L525, L427 and L607

There are four sessions that you will rotate between. These sessions will help you to get to know a few people on the different Occupational Therapy programmes and learn some key information about Occupational Therapy. It is a chance for you to think about your strengths and what you will bring to the programmes to help you succeed. The sessions are 'Shark Tank', Meet current students, My journey using Kawa and IT essentials. 

Questions and answers

Date and time
Monday 07/09/2026 16:00-17:00 (1 hour)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L607

This is an optional session. Please join some of the lecturers if you have any questions.

Tuesday 08/09/2026

Programme introduction

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 10:00-12:00 (2 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room A216

This session provides you with information about the MSc Occupational Therapy programme. You will be guided through the different modules and ways of working during the programme. You will also have an opportunity to meet the Programme Leader, Year Manager and other key team members. 

Preparing for study

Date and time
Tuesday 08/09/2026 13:00-16:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room A216

This session includes essential information to prepare you for study. We will explain the essential tasks you need to do to prepare for placement and for University-based study.

Wednesday 09/09/2026

Introduction to MSc level study

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 10:00-13:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L713

This session will provide an overview of expectations of studying for an MSc. It will cover areas such as study skills and an introduction to critical writing. There will be an opportunity to meet the MSc SPA. 

International students

Date and time
Wednesday 09/09/2026 14:00-15:30 (1 hour 30 minutes)
Delivery
In person
Location
Allerton Building, room L707

This session will welcome and help orientate international students to the University and the course. 

Thursday 10/09/2026

Professional standards and programme expectations

Date and time
Thursday 10/09/2026 10:00-13:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
Online
Link
Link to be confirmed

In this online session, we will discuss expectations that you can have for us, expectations that we have for you and the expectations set out by our regulator, the Health and Care Professions Council and our Professional Body, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. This session is online, so you need to have completed registration and be able to log into the Teams meeting using your University account. Please also be prepared to be interactive - a second device (like your phone) may be helpful. 

Friday 11/09/2026

Preparing for week 1

Date and time
Friday 11/09/2026 10:00-13:00 (3 hours)
Delivery
In person
Location
Mary Seacole Building, room 279

This session will help you prepare for your first week of study and will be an opportunity for you to meet your academic tutor. At the end of the session you are invited to bring your lunch for a shared lunch.