BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A four-year BSc (Hons) approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. Students learn alongside physiotherapy, speech and language therapy and podiatry students and complete practice placements in diverse settings across Scotland. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Duration: 4 years full time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One covers Foundations of Occupational Therapy, Humans as Occupational Beings, Developing Skills for Practice and OT Assessment 1 with a six-week placement. Later years include OT Assessment 2 and 3, OT Intervention modules (compensation and modification; restoration and maintenance; prevention and health promotion), Management and Leadership for OT Practice, Quality Improvement, Occupation in Social and Political Contexts and an Honours Dissertation, with placements each year.

Career pathways

Graduates work in NHS trusts, local authority social care, voluntary organisations, private practice and industry, with many working in community and primary care settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Scottish Highers: standard BBBB, minimum BBCC. A-level: BCC. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3. International Baccalaureate: 28 points. A wide range of subjects accepted; English preferred, with Biology or Psychology as preferred sciences and a discursive subject such as History, Politics or Sociology. English and Maths at National 5/GCSE grade C/4 or above (National 5 Application of Maths accepted). Minimum criteria apply to applicants with a contextual widening-access factor. Mature applicants with relevant qualifications and experience welcome; Access course or HNC may be considered for Year One. Direct entry to Year Two from the HNC Occupational Therapy Support may be possible (B in graded unit, successful placement supervised by an occupational therapist, National 5 English grade C), subject to space. PVG check, occupational health check and personal indemnity insurance required; experience working or volunteering with different groups of people is advantageous. English language (international): IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.5, in line with HCPC requirements.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Scottish-domiciled students (tuition fee normally paid by SAAS). Full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 17,325 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full time

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