BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy
Glasgow Caledonian University - The School of Health and Life Sciences
Key Information
Campus location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 1,820 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Home/EU students; £9250 RUK students; £11,500 International students
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Introduction
Occupational Therapists work with a wide variety of people to help them reach their potential and gain as much independence as they can.
For people with physical or mental health limitations, everyday tasks may be difficult. However, through activity, occupational therapy enables people to live more productive and enjoyable lives.
To meet the standards of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, a minimum of 1000 hours of practice placement is required. As one of the largest providers of qualified Occupational Therapists in Scotland, GCU is innovative in practice placement experience, resulting in job creation in new areas of practice.
Occupational Therapists work as part of a team and a third of this programme is dedicated to the inter-professional study, where students from a range of health and social care professions learn together.
As practice education placements are offered across a wide range of settings within Scotland there will be an expectation to travel and/or relocate as part of the programme.
International student start dates
For new international students, orientation events start on 14 September 2018. This extra time is specifically designed to assist new international students in settling into the UK and GCU prior to the start of general student induction and teaching.
There will be a whole host of fun and informative activities taking place during this period, including campus and city tours, as well as welcome events where you can meet other international students.
Professional accreditation
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the College of Occupational Therapists and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Assessment methods
We use a wide range of learning and teaching methods to ensure that you have both the necessary knowledge and understanding of business and management and a portfolio of intellectual and personal skills.
Each module on the programme uses its own learning, teaching and assessment strategy to achieve learning objectives. Assessment methods vary between modules and may include unseen examinations, class tests, essays, management reports, case studies, presentations, and group work.
Teaching methods
The learning and teaching methods we use to ensure that our programme is both vocationally relevant and academically challenging. Our approach is student-centred, practical, participative and relevant to the needs of employers.
We've moved away from the traditional teacher-centric learning to a more independent learning approach, where you are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills.
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will study
Year 1
Foundations for Interprofessional Practice, Occupational Performance, Fundamentals of Human Physiology, Art & Science of Occupational Therapy, Practice Education.
Year 2
Practice Education 2, Understanding Occupational Therapy in Practice, Occupational Therapy Theories & Approaches, Research Methods, Inclusive Environments for Occupational Performance, Working in Teams.
Year 3
Practice Education 3, Implementing the Occupational Therapy Process in Practice, Reasoning, Decision-Making & Ethics in Health & Social Care, Practice Education 4, Role Emerging Placement, Teams in Practice, Investigating Occupation Focused Practice.
Year 4
Honours Project, Practice Placement 5, Developing Readiness for Practice, Leadership in Teams, optional module.
Scholarships and Funding
Career Opportunities
Your career
Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the College of Occupational Therapists and registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
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English Language Requirements
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