Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
A level
A-levels should include one of the following subjects: Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, PE or Sport Science.
Access to HE Diploma
45 credits at Level 3 in a Biological, Psychological, Sociological or Health-related subject (all should be new learning, ie. GCSE awards cannot be APL’d against the Diploma). 30 credits passed at distinction and the remaining 15 credits must be passed at merit or higher. 5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C or grades 5-9 in numerical grading and must include English Language, Mathematics and Science. Core and Combined Science GCSEs are accepted. Applied Science GCSE in not accepted.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSE subjects graded A*-C and must include English Language, Mathematics and a Science. Where numerical grading is introduced English Language, Mathematics and a Science will be required at grade 5. Science Dual award is acceptable. Core and Applied Science GCSEs will not be considered. All GCSEs should be obtained in one sitting.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30 points to include 3 Higher Level subjects at a minimum of Grade 4. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a Grade 4.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
6 Higher Level subjects including Biology, English and Mathematics. Four subjects graded at H2 or above which should include Biology. The remaining two subjects should be graded at a minimum of H3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (180 credits) will be considered at DDD. This should be in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science. BTEC Level 3 Diploma (120 Credits) will be considered at DD, alongside one A Level at a minimum of Grade B. The diploma should be in Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science OR should be accompanied by an A-level in Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, P.E or Sport Science. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications. BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /Subsidiary Diploma (60 credits) at a minimum of Distinction, alongside two A-Levels at Grade B. The extended certificate/subsidiary diploma should be in Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science or accompanied by an A-level in in Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, P.E or Sport Science. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications.BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate /Subsidiary Diploma (60 credits) at a minimum of Distinction, alongside two A-Levels at Grade B. The extended certificate/subsidiary diploma should be in Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science or accompanied by an A-level in in Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, P.E or Sport Science. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications. BTEC Level 3 Diploma (120 Credits) will be considered at DD, alongside one A Level at a minimum of Grade B. The diploma should be in Health and Social Care, Sport and Exercise Science or Applied Science OR should be accompanied by an A-level in Biology, Health & Social Care, Psychology, Sociology, P.E or Sport Science. Three separate subjects must be taken between the two qualifications. BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma (180 credits) will be considered at DDD. This should be in Health and Social Care, Applied Science or Sport and Exercise Science.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Advanced Highers BBB to include Biology or Human Biology A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher levels. Consideration will only be given to advanced highers in different subjects to those of highers. All grades offered must be at least B.
Scottish Higher
A minimum of 5Bs from any combination of advanced higher levels. Consideration will only be given to advanced highers in different subjects to those of highers. All grades offered must be at least B.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
WJEC Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate (Level 3) at grade A in addition to two level 3 qualifications as outlined above.
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About this course
The Occupational Therapy programme at Liverpool will equip you with a range of both academic and practical skills for a rewarding career that enhances the quality of life for a variety of people encountering physical, emotional and social difficulties. You will be taught by respected academics with a breadth of clinical and research experience and will graduate with up-to-date knowledge. You will learn about the human body and use the impressive Human Anatomy Resource Centre. This knowledge will help you learn about disease and disability and how they impact on the ability to engage in everyday meaningful occupation.
Throughout the three years you will undertake clinical placements. We have extensive connections with a diverse range of clinical specialties in both physical and mental health, for all age groups from young children to the elderly in our student placements. There are also opportunities for you to study abroad.
The programme has recognition from the World Federation of Occupational Therapy (WFOT) and the College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), both of which are important for international job opportunities.
This programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist and is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
The Uni
University of Liverpool
School of Health Sciences
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