BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy is a hands-on degree approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by the Royal College and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Learning combines classroom study, simulation and placements, alongside students from other health and social care disciplines.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Preparation for Professional Practice, Occupational Therapy: Process and Skills, Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Occupation, Health and Wellbeing and Practice Based Learning 1.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible to register with the HCPC as occupational therapists, working in hospitals, schools, rehabilitation units, charities and voluntary organisations, for example Glasgow City Council, NHS Lothian and PAMIS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry, standard: UCAS Tariff 108; Scottish Higher BBBB or equivalent; A Level BBC or equivalent. Minimum (widening access only): UCAS Tariff 90; Scottish Higher BCCC; A Level CCC. Year 2 entry: HNC in Occupational Therapy Support with graded unit A (specific units required). English language: IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent). Acceptance is subject to satisfactory occupational health screening and PVG clearance. Applicants without typical qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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