Occupational Therapy Education in Scotland

Entry Requirements:

School Leavers Educational Requirements:
Glasgow Caledonian University: Highers 2B's & 2C's (one of which must be English) and Standard Grade Maths or Science or statistics.
The Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen: Highers 2B's & 2C's (including English and a science subject, preferably Human Biology).
Queen Margaret University College: Highers 3 passes (typically B B B) or 2 'A' levels (C C ) including Biology or equivalent.
Mature Students:

Must have written evidence of recent successful study - within the last 5 years at the equivalent of a higher level (including SVC's, CNV's, GSV's, B. Tech, HNC (Health Care) HNC (O.T.S.)).

Access Courses:
Glasgow Caledonian University offers 6 places per annum via an access course at Cardonald College. Prior to admission to Cardonald the student must undergo a selection process by both Cardonald College and Caledonian University. Should the student gain entry and pass the course he/she is guaranteed a place in Occupational Therapy Year 1.

Other Access Courses:
Other access courses may or may not be suitable. Candidates must obtain SQA modules of a higher level, one of which must be in Communication Skills 4 and 22-24 modules are required.

HNC/HND/B Tech/First Degree e.g. Psychology
The latter may be allowed to forego the psychology content of the course.
Each of the above must display an exceptional level of communication skills.

HNC Occupational Therapy Support
(a) The part-time course: (for Occupational Therapy Assistants working within the community or a hospital setting) One day a week normally for a period of two years. (Eligible for consideration for entry to Year 2 B.Sc.).
(b) The full-time course: Available at Langside College. Does not presume entry to B.Sc.

Post Graduate Diploma
Queen Margaret University College offers a Post-Graduate Diploma full-time over 2 years or part-time over 3 ½ years. (Further information from Dr M Nichol, Tel: 0131 317 3802).

Glasgow Caledonian University offers a Masters degree in Health and Social Care with eligibility for state registration in Occupational Therapy. Entry requirements: Bachelors degree (usually 1st or 2nd class honours) in health, behavioural or social sciences. This is an accelerated programme leading to State Registration over 5 semesters. (Leaflet available from Joanne Pratt, GCU, Tel: 0141 331 8388)

Glasgow Caledonian University offers a University Certificate in Head Injury Rehabilitation, as part-time evening programme over 1 ½ - 3 years. Entry requirements: Open to all disciplines working in head injury rehabilitation. (Details from Divisional Occupational Therapy, GCU, Tel: 0141 331 8391).

Qualifications obtained:
Three year course: B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy.
Four year course: B.Sc. (Hons.). in Occupational Therapy.
Graduate entry programme, Queen Margaret University College: Post-Graduate Diploma in Occupational Therapy.

Graduate entry Programme Glasgow Caledonian University: Masters degree in Health & Social Care

All awards lead to State Registration and membership of the World Federation of Occupational Therapists.