Occupational Therapist
Occupational therapists work with people to help them overcome physical, psychological or social problems arising from illness or disability.
Entry Requirements
Training usually consists of three or four years full-time study leading to a BSc in Occupational Therpay. A two year accelerated course is available for those who already have a relevant first degree.
Applications should be made via UCAS .
To gain entry on the degree you will need 5 GCSE passes and a minimum of 2, usually 3, A levels, including one in a science subject. Qualifications such as BTEC, GNVQ or validated access courses are usually considered instead of A levels.
Universities have a number of NHS-funded places for degree-level students, in which case your share of the tuition fees will be paid for you. You would also be eligible for a non-means tested student loan and might be eligible for a means-tested NHS bursary.
On completion of a BSc in Occupational Therapy you become eligible to apply for the state registration necessary to work in the NHS or social services. This is provided by the Health Professions Council (HPC) .
The Health Professions Council
Park House
184 Kennington Park Road
London
SE11 4BU
tel +44 (0) 20 7582 0866
fax +44 (0) 20 7820 9684
For more information on careers in Occupational Therapy, please contact:
College of Occupational Therapists
106-114 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1LB
Tel: 020 7357 6480
Careers Hotline: 020 7450 2332
Fax: 020 7450 2299
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.cot.co.uk