BSc Occupational Therapy

BSc Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University helps you learn how to support people of all ages with their daily activities, so they can live better and reach their personal goals. You will be trained to work in many places, such as hospitals, schools, and community centres.

This is a practical course, so you will go on work placements where you learn from professional occupational therapists. You will also study with students from other health and social care courses. This will help you improve your teamwork and communication skills, which are important for your future career.

Over four years, you will study subjects such as how the human body works, professional behaviour, occupational science, and how to create inclusive spaces. You will also do a research project in your final year to show what you have learned.

By studying BSc Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, you can apply to join the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) when you graduate.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a public university in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland. It was created in 1993 when two colleges, Glasgow Polytechnic and The Queen’s College, joined together. The name “Caledonian” comes from the old Latin name for Scotland.

GCU has around 20,000 to 22,000 students, including over 2,700 international students from nearly 120 countries. The main campus is in the Cowcaddens area, close to Glasgow city centre. The university also has a campus in London. It used to have a campus in New York, which has now been sold.

In the Complete University Guide 2025, GCU was ranked 75th in the UK. This makes it one of the top modern universities in Scotland.

• If you do not have the usual academic qualifications for this course, you may still be able to apply. If you have work experience or certificates from recognised professional organisations, you could be accepted through the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning scheme.
• Additionally, acceptance to this course is subject to a satisfactory occupational health screening and PVG clearance.

Grade Requirements: 

• Candidates must possess a UCAS tariff of 102 points, which can be obtained through qualifications such as A-Level (BCC) or equivalent. 

English Proficiency:

• Non-native speakers of English must possess an IELTS score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each of the four components. 

The annual tuition fee to study the BSc Occupational Therapy at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,200. Please note that this is only for the 2025/26 academic year, as subsequent fees may be increased.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) offers a range of scholarships to help international students with the cost of studying. These scholarships are designed to make it easier for students from outside the UK to afford their education.

In addition to this, GCU sometimes offers special scholarships for students from certain countries or for those studying specific subjects. These scholarships are limited, so students are encouraged to apply early.

One example is the New to GCU Undergraduate Scholarship, which gives international students up to £2,500 off their tuition fees each year of their course. This means you can save money every year while you study at GCU.

Graduates of the BSc Occupational Therapy from Glasgow Caledonian University are fit for employment in roles including: 

• Community Health Worker
• Pharmacy Assistant 
• Personal Trainer 
• Rehab Specialist 
• Technical Writer 
• Utilisation Review Nurse

To apply for this course, you have to go through UCAS. For more information on the application and eligibility processes, please reach out to any of our experienced counsellors.