Many registered Occupational Therapists work within the NHS or in social care settings and are recruited and employed by individual organisations. This forward-looking programme appreciates that many occupational therapists and new graduates may also work in non-traditional OT roles, or for private and third sector organisations.

New, varied, and innovative job opportunities are increasingly available to qualified Occupational Therapists, and this programme aims to prepare its graduates accordingly. Non-clinical careers also exist in teaching, research, management and administration, health and safety, and training and development. The experienced teaching team can help students explore and develop their individual career aspirations.

The University Careers and Employability team can provide tailored, individual support and careers advice. The service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice, and interview preparation. Alumni can continue to access support and advice for up 15 months after graduating. The service works closely with local, national, and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.

UK has announced 2 years PSW for 2021 graduates.

• Applicants should hold an honors degree in a relevant discipline at 2.2 classifications or above. If you are unsure whether your first degree is relevant we welcome you to send us your degree transcript so that our Admissions Tutor can advise you further.
• Normally 3 GCSEs at grade A*-C, including English Language, Maths and Science, or equivalent qualifications. These GCSEs must be obtained prior to submitting an application. Applicants who completed an Access to HE in Health and Social Care will be required to provide evidence of undertaking science units at level 3.
• Entry on to the course is subject to meeting the requirements of a profession-specific occupational health screening.
• Certificates and degree transcripts of all previous qualifications will need to be provided before any offers are confirmed.

Other requirements include:

• IELTS 7.0 with no element below 5.5. We ask for English language proof if you are from non-majority English speaking countries.
• Evidence of recent academic learning
• Successful performance at an interview
• Knowledge of contemporary health and social care issues, and the role of the occupational therapist in providing health and social care interventions
• Understanding of written material and can communicate clearly and accurately in written and spoken English.
• All students will be required to sign the subject-specific Fitness to Practice Code of Conduct on entry, details of which will be forwarded with an offer letter
• Satisfactory completion of an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a check of all cautions and warnings as well as convictions, before their place on the course, is confirmed. Note that the University will pay the costs of this check directly on your behalf. International students will additionally be required to obtain a recent criminal record certificate from their home country. 

Applicants with disabilities:

We take seriously our obligation to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that all students with disabilities can successfully complete their studies. All applicants will be assessed on the basis of the criteria outlined here regardless of any disability. If you declare a disability we will invite you to work with us to explore how best we can support your studies.

Other information:

You must declare all spent and unspent criminal convictions including (but not limited to) cautions, reprimands, final warnings, bind over orders or similar and details of any minor offenses, fixed penalty notices, penalty notices for disorder, ASBO’s or VOO’s.

Bangladesh

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

• Successful completion of a 4 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution.  A minimum of 65% overall, or a GPA of 3.5, is generally considered comparable to a 2:1. A minimum of 60% overall, or a GPA of 3.0, is generally considered comparable to a 2:2. 
• Successful completion of a Master's degree from a recognized institution, preceded by a 3 year Bachelor's degree

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

India

Prospective students require a good Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution in India (or the UK) with a minimum grade of 50%.

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require one of the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 70% in the Standard XII awarded by CISCE or CBSE (for courses requiring IELTS 6.0). These qualifications should usually have been completed no more than 5 years before enrolling at the University of Lincoln. However, this requirement will usually be waived for applicants who achieved the required High School English grade and subsequently completed a degree in their home country that was taught fully in English. An official letter from the previous institution, confirming that the degree was taught in English, may be required. 
• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Nepal

Entry requirements vary depending on the course. Typically we require a good Bachelor (Hons) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum of 60% (4-year Bachelor degree).

English Language Requirements

Prospective students require the following qualifications:

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.

Pakistan

Entry requirements for postgraduate (Master's degree) programs vary by course, although typically range from a GPA of 2.5 – 3.0 (out of 4) if you have studied at a Public university*.

Specific information on postgraduate entry requirements can be found on the individual program pages.

For comparison purposes, a GPA of 2.5 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:2 honors degree. A GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) is the equivalent of a 2:1 honors degree.

English Language Requirements

• English language requirements vary by program although typically range from IELTS 6.0 – 7.0 (or equivalent).

Students who do not meet the above English language requirements may be eligible for entry onto a Pre Sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) course.

Sri Lanka

Prospective students require a good Bachelors's degree from a recognized institution.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score).  Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score.