Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) (Taught)

You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2:1 or above in a related subject for example psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences and humanities. Applicants with a 2:2 in the above subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have a 2:1 in a subject other than those above will also be considered on an individual basis which would take into relevant subjects studied at level 3.

or

a professional qualification at degree level such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession

GCSEs in

-Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents
-Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents
-English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents
GCSE Science equivalents

-OCR Science level 2
-Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification
-Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3)
-Science equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
GCSE Maths equivalents

-Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ ----Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course
-Maths equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk
GCSE English equivalents

-Level 2 Literacy
-Level 2 Key Skills

Helping your application succeed

Experience

Experience of interacting with members of the public from a range of backgrounds in different settings is essential when applying to a health or social care course. This is so you will have an understanding of the diversity of the population who access health and social care. It is important to be able to understand and explain how your experiences relate to the activities and qualities which are required for the profession at your interview.

Reference

You must provide a reference from a current or recent employer or educational institution.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to an online interview. To confirm your identity on the day please bring a valid form of photo ID with you.

View our interview guidance to ensure you understand the interviews process and how you can prepare for this.

Course enrolment - professional requirements

Before enrolling you must fully declare the following information on the pre-admission declaration form provided during the admissions process:

-unfiltered criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings. For further information on unfiltered offences please see the Disclosure and Barring Service website.
-involvement in disciplinary proceedings during paid or voluntary employment or education establishments
-involvement with safeguarding proceedings, social services or related organisations

• enrolment on a health or social work professional course at another University

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Criminal Record Check

• you will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) criminal record check prior to or during the enrolment week of your course. This will be provided by the University free of charge.
• you will need to present valid identity documents (PDF) (PDF, 38.1KB) as part of the application process
• if you have lived outside of the UK for more than six consecutive months in the last five years you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Further information on obtaining an overseas criminal record check.
• where your DBS Enhanced Disclosure certificate contains any recorded information you must present this to the Professional Issues Team within ten working days of receipt of the certificate.

Occupational Health Screening

You will need to undertake occupational health screening to determine your suitability to undertake the course. This will be provided by the University free of charge. As part of this assessment you are expected to provide all relevant, truthful and accurate information to ensure a safe environment for yourself and service users.

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent.