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. But 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 placeme...
Occupational Therapists work with a wide variety of people to help them reach their potential and gain as much independence as they can. <br/>For people with physical or mental health limitations everyday tasks may be difficult. But through activity, occupational therapy enables people to live more productive and enjoyable lives. <br/>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. <br/>Occupational Therapists work as part of a team and a third of this programme is dedicated to interprofessional study, where students from a range of health and social care professions learn together.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B930
Institution Code
G42
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
B,B,B,C
D:18,M:15,P:12
in Health care, Social Care or Science related
26
DMM
in Science related (such as Applied Science)
H2,H3,H3,H3
Pass
Year 1: HNCs in Occupational Therapy Support, Health Care, Social Care, Social Services, Social Science or Care and Administrative Practice are considered Year 2: HNC Occupational Therapy: Support from Glasgow Clyde College. Applicants from this HNC can be made for year 1 or year 2. Applicants who wish to enter at year 2 will be required to attend interview as part of the admissions process.
Pass
Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.
B,C,C
M
Health and Science: Science, or Health and Science: Healthcare Science or Health and Science: Health
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |