Glasgow Caledonian University · Full-time
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
Imagine the satisfaction of helping people reach their true potential, take control of their lives and participate fully in the world around them. With an MSc Occupational Therapy from GCU, that’s exactly what you’ll do. Occupational therapists are skilled pro…
MSc2 yearsFull-time
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Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences · Subjects allied to medicine
Imagine the satisfaction of helping people reach their true potential, take control of their lives and participate fully in the world around them. With an MSc Occupational Therapy from GCU, that’s exactly what you’ll do. Occupational therapists are skilled professionals who help people of all ages to carry out activities made difficult by physical or mental illness, disability or ageing. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council and accredited by both the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, our programme will broaden your experience and give you new insight into caring for patients. As a graduate of any discipline, you can get a world-class education in occupational therapy with an internationally recognised curriculum. Train in both theory and practice, and prepare to contribute to the common good while also making a positive impact on your future career. You’ll benefit from the friendly, open and diverse community at GCU – and gain experience in the inter-professional nature of the field by learning side by side with students in physiotherapy, dietetics, nursing and social work. Graduate prospects When you graduate from GCU, you’ll be eligible to apply for registration as an occupational therapist with the UK’s Health and Care Professions Council – and you’ll be ready to make a meaningful difference. Our shared commitment to social responsibility is evident in our international network of alumni, who work with disadvantaged and marginalised groups around the world in hospitals, community settings, charitable organisations and private practice.
Getting in
As the university states it
Minimum academic requirement: We welcome applicants with a degree in any discipline. All applicants will be considered on their merits and academic preparedness for this course. Prospective applicants should normally be expected to possess: An honours degree at second class lower (2:2) or above (or equivalent for graduates of non-UK institutions) completed within 10 years of anticipated entry to the programme. Applicants are required to submit a personal statement outlining: Reasons for application to the programme with clear evidence of understanding of the unique role of occupational therapy, which may include detail of relevant contact with occupational therapists. Knowledge and/or experience of working with individuals, groups or communities relevant to the diverse nature of occupational therapy, which can be in a personal, work or voluntary capacity. Personal attributes and skills relevant to the demands of the profession Applicants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the research process and research methods. Applicants will also be required to submit one satisfactory reference, preferably an academic reference. We will also consider applicants who completed their honours degree more than 10 years ago or with a lower degree classification who meet all other above criteria. However, normally these applicants would need to demonstrate evidence of study at SCQF level 10 or equivalent within the last five years. English language requirement: IELTS score of 7.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 6.5. If you are from a majority English speaking country, you may not be required to provide further proof of your English language proficiency.
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