Occupational Therapy

Want a career that makes a difference in people’s lives?

Our BSc Hons Occupational Therapy course is a hands-on degree which will help you become a confident and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT).

Occupational Therapists help people take part in activities that matter to them. You’ll learn how everyday activities impact health and wellbeing, and how you can help people improve their lives.

Learning in the classroom and out on placements, you’ll develop the skills needed to work across:

• hospitals

• schools

• rehabilitation centres

• private practice

• community environments.

Our experienced team will support you to develop your critical thinking and creativity. You will study with other healthcare and social care professionals, reflecting the teamwork and collaboration that is central to contemporary practice.

The course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.

This means your qualification is recognised worldwide, opening the door to a rewarding career in healthcare.

Why choose this course?

• We have a long-standing and leading role in the delivery of occupational therapy education in Scotland.

• Supportive and approachable teaching team, committed to student-centred learning   and academic success

• Range of placement and simulation opportunities to develop occupational therapy skills in safe, supportive, real-world contexts.

• Study an innovative, occupation-focused curriculum, integrating theory and practice

• Interprofessional learning brings you together with students and professionals across health and social care, reflecting the collaborative reality of modern healthcare.

Careers

After graduation, you’ll be eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist. You’ll work with people of all ages, helping them to live meaningful, independent lives. You will support them to overcome challenges and achieve what matters to them.

Our graduates are employed in:

• hospitals

• schools

• rehabilitation units

• charities

• voluntary organisations.

They often go on to work with marginalised and disadvantaged groups, making a lasting impact on communities. Some of our graduates now work for:

• Glasgow City Council

• NHS Lothian

• PAMIS, a Scottish organisation that supports people with learning disabilities.

You’ll benefit from GCU’s strong professional networks, connecting you with future employers during your studies.

Occupational Therapists are highly sought after across the UK and internationally. This is a stable and rewarding career with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Occupational Therapists, College of
• Health and Care Professions Council
• The World Federation of Occupational Therapists