Course Overview

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Develop the skills and knowledge to deliver occupational therapy assessments

• Devise interventions to help your clients enjoy an optimal quality of life

• Learn the soft skills, attitudes and behaviours to enable you to communicate effectively

• Develop a therapeutic relationship with the people you help

• Join a research-led academic community in the subject area of therapeutic and rehabilitation sciences

This course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and is a World Federation of Occupational Therapists Approved Education Programme. Your curriculum will reflect the standards required by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists.

Occupational Health clearance and compliance with standard NHS immunisations requirements are mandatory and essential for placement attendance. Please click “find out more” in the fees and funding section further down this page for full details of any extra costs relating to your course.

As an Occupational Therapist, you'll support people to manage a range of health and social challenges. These can include enabling someone to go back to work following a period of depression, playing sports following a head injury, or helping children with autism play games.

General Eligibility

Access to HE Diploma:

• Pass overall with a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points to include 15 distinctions in a scientific subject.

T Levels:

• T Levels are not accepted for this course.

Scottish Awards:

• 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above to include at least 40 points in scientific subjects.

Irish Leaving Certificate:

• 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at a higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above to include at least 40 points in scientific subjects.

International baccalaureate:

• 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above to include at least 40 points in a scientific subject.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 7.0 with no skills below 6.5, or an equivalent qualification.