Occupational Therapy (Pre-Registration)

Entry requirements

You need a first degree recognised in the UK at 2:1 or above in a related subject for example psychology, sociology, biology, health sciences and humanities. Applicants with a 2:2 in the above subjects will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants who have a 2:1 in a subject other than those above will also be considered on an individual basis which would take into relevant subjects studied at level 3.

or

a professional qualification at degree level such as teaching, nursing, social work or an allied health profession

and

GCSEs in

Science at grade C or 4 or equivalents

Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalents

English Language or Literature at grade C or 4 or equivalents

GCSE Science equivalents

OCR Science level 2

Science units gained on a level 3 BTEC or OCR National Diploma or Extended Diploma qualification

Science credits gained on Access to Higher Education Diplomas (at least 12 credits at level 2 or 6 credits gained at level 3)

Science equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk

GCSE Maths equivalents

Level 2 Key Skills/ Application of Number/ Grade D at GSCE Maths/ Level 2 Maths credits from an Access course

Maths equivalency test from www.equivalencytesting.co.uk

GCSE English equivalents

Level 2 Literacy

Level 2 Key Skills

Months of entry

January

Course content

• • Address the complex occupational challenges people experience every day.
  • Think critically to develop future services.
  • Complete four placements – three part-time and one full-time.
  • Collaborate with students across other health programmes.
  • The course combines an integrated educational approach in both academic and practice environments. You’ll build your competence in both theoretical and practical aspects of practice. You’ll also prepare for the changing face of health and social care, to help you meet the needs of people across communities.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language you will need an IELTS score of 7.0 overall and a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or a recognised equivalent. If your level of English language is currently below IELTS 7.0 we recommend you consider an appropriate Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve the required level of English. If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.