Why QMU?
You’ll be taught by highly experienced lecturers who are well respected in their
fields. They engage in innovative research, contribute to knowledge development
and translation and have strong personal links with practice settings.
We have small class sizes so our staff will really get to know you. We genuinely
care about your journey and will recognise your strengths and where you most
need support.
Entry requirements Other information
Scottish Higher
Standard: BBBB
Minimum: BBCC UCAS code: B920
A Level: BCC
Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3
International Baccalaureate: 28 points
International: IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0
in both the reading and writing elements
and no element below 5.5. Upon
graduation and to be eligible for HCPC
registration, an IELTS score of 7.0 with
no element below 6.5 is required.
Required subjects: English is preferred,
or a discursive subject such as History or
Sociology at Higher, A Level or
equivalent. English and Maths at Nat 5/
GCSE.
Mature/Access: Related Access course
or HNC may be considered for Year One
– see www.qmu.ac.uk/college-
qualifications
We welcome applications from mature
students with other relevant qualifications
and experience.
Direct Entry: Year Two – HNC
Occupational Therapy Support with B in
the graded unit, plus successful
fieldwork placement, when places
available. Other relevant qualifications
may be considered for entry to Year One.
Other requirements: A satisfactory
criminal records check is also required.
You will be required to attend an
interview as part of the application
screening process.
Duration: 4 years full-time
Start date: September 2020
Delivery: On campus
Awarding body: QMU. Please see the
‘External review’ section on pages 8-9.
*Exchange opportunities
In Years Three or Four you have the
opportunity (subject to availability) to
undertake practice-based learning at an
overseas university with which we have
partnership agreements. For more
information, see pages 18-19.
Placements: Placements are vital in
helping you integrate theoretical
knowledge with everyday person-centred
situations. You’ll work with individuals,
groups and communities in a variety of
settings (eg NHS, local authority, third
sector, private sector) across Scotland.
You will complete six-week placements in
Years One and Two and eight-week
placements in Years Three and Four.
Placements are organised by the
Professional Practice Tutor.
Teaching staff, class sizes and
timetables: For more information, please
see ‘How we teach and how you’ll learn’
on pages 8-9.
Course fees: See pages 162-163
Professional Registration/accreditation:
This course is approved by the Health
and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
and World Federation of Occupational
85
Therapists (WFOT). Graduates are
eligible to apply for registration with the
HCPC. Registration is approved by the
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
(RCOT).
Careers: Your degree will open doors to
a rewarding and stimulating career in
NHS Trusts, local authority social care
departments, voluntary organisations,
private practice or industry. Your work as
an occupational therapist may not
necessarily be in a medical setting,
hospital or clinic. Many of our graduates
pursue the exciting variety of work
opportunities in the community, which
include working with the voluntary sector
and in primary care. The course will
enable you to work as part of a team
with other health and social care
professionals. Should you wish to pursue
a more academic career path there are
opportunities to study at master’s and
PhD level at QMU.
Our graduates are recognised by employers as being independent learners who
can solve problems creatively.