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PostgraduateCourse summary
Learn to become an Occupational Therapist and enable people of all ages to overcome challenges with completing everyday tasks or activities. This programme is aimed at students wanting to become Occupational Therapists, giving you the skills to provide exceptional care to a wide range of individuals: • Those living with physical and mental health conditions • People with learning disabilities • Across the lifespan The programme focuses on getting you ready to work in health and social care organisations, housing, education and voluntary organisations. Throughout the course you will gain practical skills and experience by learning how to: • Develop skills, knowledge and understanding necessary for competent occupational therapy practice • Assess and critically analyse the professional and scientific knowledge base which informs occupational therapy practice • Practice using knowledge and skills specific to occupational therapists, so as to optimise the health and social well-being of the people you work with
Entry requirements
Normally five GCSEs at grade C or above, including mathematics, English language or literature and a science subject or equivalent, plus UK undergraduate honours degree at 2.2 or above, or equivalent international qualification. Degrees include biological sciences, sport science, nursing, psychology, arts, business, sociology, healthcare, drama. Other degrees will be considered on an individual basis. If the first degree is not in a relevant subject, the applicant should have completed a research project as part of the undergraduate degree. Evidence of interest and preferably work experience in a relevant field. Additional Requirements Non-native English speakers who do not have GCSE English or equivalent at grade 4/C or above require an IELTS score of at least 6.5 in writing and at least 7.0 in reading, listening and speaking, with a minimum overall score of 7.0. Please refer to the HCPC website for more details. Disclosure & Barring Service report, occupational health clearance and values-based interview.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU