Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

What are we looking for?

• 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C / 4.

Please note: Due to the mandatory teaching and placement requirements of this course, we are unable to accept applications from individuals with a Tier 2 Skilled Worker Visa.

Other requirements

• a 300 – 500 word written statement in which you should outline reasons for wishing to undertake the BSc Occupational Therapy. We will be looking to ensure that you have a sound rationale for joining the course based on:
  • A demonstrated desire to study Occupational Therapy
  • An understanding of the Occupational Therapy role
  • Evidence of transferable skills and practice
  • Evidence of communication and interpersonal skills
  • A consideration of professional values such as trustworthiness and integrity

• Candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend a selection activity involving an interview with academics, occupational therapy practitioners, or service users. This will explore candidates' values in line with the HCPC Code of Ethics, and Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) professional standards, alongside your knowledge and commitment to the profession.
• You will also need to be at least 18 years of age at the start of the course. This is the minimum age requirement set by our placement providers. If you will be under 18 at the start of the course, your application may be declined, or you may be offered the opportunity to defer your application until next year.
• If you have been offered a place, you will also be expected to complete a good-health check through health screening and attend a follow-up occupational health review as required.
• Successful candidates will also be required to complete an Enhanced-Level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Vaccinations

As a healthcare student, you have a duty of care towards patients and other staff, including taking reasonable precautions to protect yourself and others from communicable diseases. We therefore require you to be vaccinated for some infectious diseases if you do not already have immunity to them. Whilst we cannot force you to have a vaccination, the University and our practice partners strongly recommend you do.

Failure to undertake the required immunisations and blood screening may lead to you not being able to be placed in certain clinical areas which may adversely impact your ability to complete the required practice hours and clinical competencies.

Interview dates

Interview dates may be subject to change and will be confirmed to successful applicants when they are invited to interview.

International qualifications

We accept qualifications from all over the world – check yours here:

• Entry requirements by country

English language entry requirements

Students whose first language is not English will be required to meet the English language requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council. In anticipation of development towards the requirements of the HCPC on completion, applicants whose first language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English to level 7 (with no component less than 6.5) using IELTS scale.

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

Undergraduate preparation courses (Foundation)

If you don’t yet meet our entry requirements, we offer Foundation courses through our partner Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), based on our City Campus:

• Foundation courses leading to undergraduate study at NTU

Advanced standing (starting your undergraduate degree in year 2 or 3)

You may be able to start your undergraduate course in year 2 or 3 based on what you have studied before. This decision would be made in accordance with our Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy.

Would you like some advice on your study plans?

Our international teams are highly experienced in answering queries from students all over the world. We also have members of staff based in Vietnam, China, India and Nigeria and work with a worldwide network of education counsellors.

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Students whose first language is not English will be required to meet the English language requirements of the Health and Care Professions Council. In anticipation of development towards the requirements of the HCPC on completion, applicants whose first language is not English will be required to produce evidence of proficiency in written and spoken English to level 7 (with no component less than 6.5) using IELTS scale.

• English language requirements
• Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)