Occupational Therapy (pre-registration mode) PgDip
London South Bank University
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Both of our PgDip and MSc graduate entry programme are designed to enable you to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the programme is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). We have a large, diverse and vibrant occupational therapy community with academic staff with a wide range of clinical expertise. a large student cohort across our occupational ...Read more

Both of our PgDip and MSc graduate entry programme are designed to enable you to be eligible for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the programme is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) and recognised by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT). We have a large, diverse and vibrant occupational therapy community with academic staff with a wide range of clinical expertise. a large student cohort across our occupational therapy courses. This course allows full-time professional training to be condensed into two years. To support teaching, the Institute of Health and Social Care has a dedicated suite of clinical skills labs, including two well-equipped Activities of Daily Living (ADL) suites, plus large rooms for art, splinting and group skills sessions. We deliver a mix of theoretical and practical teaching in small groups alongside whole cohort lectures in our three Occupational Therapy Labs, with facilities including splinting laboratory, simulated living spaces and artistic intervention tools. Our Occupational therapy course is delivered through a hybrid learning in our central London campus, using a wide variety of teaching and assessment methods to tailor for diverse learning needs.PGDip Full-time 2 years September B931 (UCAS)MSc Full-time 2 years September B932 (UCAS)

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71/279
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19th
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114th
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fung tsing
11 Nov 24

The teaching method Improved : more in depth discussion during class..Read more

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Jenni
10 Nov 24

I am a mature student who had a dream of attending university, but when I was younger, the family couldn’t afford it and I didn’t know what I wanted to study but wanted to ensure..Read more

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Bachelors degree of 2:2 or above in any subject or recognised equivalent; English GSCE Grade C above or equivalent; Values and attributes that are comparable to the NHS constitution.

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£17,900 per year

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On Campus Accommodation (Ensuite) - Starts from £194.25 per week

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FT
fung tsing
11 Nov 24
Occupational Therapy (pre-registration mode) PgDip/MSc
The teaching method Improved : more in depth discussion during class...
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J
Jenni
10 Nov 24
Occupational Therapy
I am a mature student who had a dream of attending university, but when I was younger, the family couldn’t afford it and I didn’t know what I wanted to study but wanted to ensure...
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London South Bank University
London South Bank University , Southwark

London South Bank University (LSBU) is one of London’s highest regarded and longest established universities, with a history going...

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London South Bank University
103 Borough Road London Southwark SE1 0AA United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Elephant & Castle  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Elephant & Castle  0.2 miles away
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