Occupational Therapists work with a wide variety of people to help them reach their potential and gain as much independence as they can.
For people with physical or mental health limitations everyday tasks may be difficult. But through activity, occupational therapy enables people to live more productive and enjoyable lives.
To meet the standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, a minimum of 1000 hours of practice placement is required. As one of the largest providers of qualified Occupational Therapists in Scotland, GCU is innovative in practice placement experience, resulting in job creation in new areas of practice.
Occupational Therapists work as part of a team and a third of this programme is dedicated to interprofessional study, where students from a range of health and social care professions learn together.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
Occupational Therapists, College of
Health and Care Professions Council
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Apply by 29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
Course code:
B930
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2
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This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Course code:
B930
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
in Science related (such as Applied Science)
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits
M: 15 credits
P: 12 credits
in Health care, Social Care or Science related
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Year 1: HNCs in Occupational Therapy Support, Health Care, Social Care, Social Services, Social Science or Care and Administrative Practice are considered
Year 2: HNC Occupational Therapy: Support from Glasgow Clyde College. Applicants from this HNC can be made for year 1 or year 2. Applicants who wish to enter at year 2 will be required to attend interview as part of the admissions process.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
T Level - M
Health and Science: Science, or
Health and Science: Healthcare Science or
Health and Science: Health
We look for recent assessed study achieved within the last 5 years.
HNC Occupational Therapy Support from Glasgow Clyde College who apply for year 2 will be required to attend interview as part of the admissions process.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
-
Additional entry requirements
Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)
Health checks
To be arranged by the University
Interview
We interview applicants from the HNC Occupational Therapy Support from Glasgow Clyde College who have applied to year 2.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
Additional details
IELTS (Academic)
7
IELTS of overall 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in each element
Higher ESOL at A also considered
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades students were previously accepted with - learn more. It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
90%
90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
95 Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Location
Fee
Year
England
£9250*
Year 1
Northern Ireland
£9250*
Year 1
Wales
£9250*
Year 1
Channel Islands
£9250*
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
£9250*
Year 1
Scotland
£1820
Year 1
EU
£15200*
Year 1
International
£15200*
Year 1
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The fee amount provided is for 2024-25, details of the 2025-26 fees will be updated in autumn 2024. For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees
Sponsorship information
The fees and financial support that are relevant to you depend on where you lived before coming to university.
