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Masters Degrees in Occupational Therapy in Sweden

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Looking for your first degree in Occupational Therapy? See bachelors degrees in Occupational Therapy in Sweden

Study a Occupational Therapy Masters in Sweden in 2025

Occupational therapy looks at the promotion of good health and helping people to overcome various problems to live a better and more independent life. Those people may require your skills as an occupational therapist due to an illness or injury, a chronic pain issue, mental health problems, or mobility issues. The overall aim of an occupational therapist is to increase the quality of life of their client or patient.

Graduates of a masters degree in occupational therapy will have a range of career options available to them. The most common career is to become an occupational therapist within different healthcare settings, such as hospitals, care homes, and schools.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Impact of Pathologies
  • Movement for Therapy
  • Public Health
  • Global Health
  • Influencing Innovation and Change

Study in Sweden

Sweden is a country that can offer many exciting opportunities for study, work and leisure. Around 30,000 international students choose to study in Sweden each year, and this number is increasing as global travel becomes more accessible. Many of Sweden's universities are ranked in the QS World University rankings, and they place emphasis on ensuring their students are encouraged to participate in group work and critical thinking. This means that as a graduate of a Swedish university, you will be ready to enter into your chosen profession.

See our detailed guide to studying in Sweden for international students.

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