Course Overview

Once the course has been completed, you can apply to register with the Health and Care Professions Council. Registered occupational therapists practise in all health and social care areas in the UK and overseas. You will work closely with other professionals such as doctors, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, social workers, psychologists and nurses.

Alternatively, you may choose a career in a charity or any other emerging practice area. Occupational therapists also work in private practice, research and education.

General Eligibility

You are expected to have:

• At least two GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including English language and maths. Key Skills/Functional Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Numbers can be accepted in place of English and Maths GCSE. Please note these are not required if you are doing an Access course – however, you must have English and maths as listed below.*

• Plus any of the following qualifications:

• GCE and VCE Advanced Level

• 112-128 points from three A levels, preferably biology or equivalent T levels.

AS Level

These are only acceptable combined with at least two A levels, excluding general studies.

Access course

• 112-128 UCAS points from a QAA-recognised Access course (any combination)

• *We can accept level 2 Access units in communication and maths instead of English and maths GCSEs.

• BTEC QCF Extended Diploma

• 112-128 points (DMM) in a science or health subject.

• CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care

• 120 issues (B) in health and social care.

• Foundation degree

• A pass in a health or science subject, preferably biology.

• Irish Leaving Certificate

• 120 points from five Highers/Honours subjects, preferably including biology.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• EU applicants must have an overall IELTS score of 7 with no elements below 6.5.