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Foundation of Occupational Therapy

Sheffield Hallam University

  • Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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About the program

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate is a 27-month, Entry-level ACOTE-accredited doctoral degree starting each spring.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Occupational Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Occupational therapist (OTR)

Curriculum

  • 27 continuous months starting in spring: integrated coursework and fieldwork around Naperville and Chicago
  • 24 weeks of Level II fieldwork and an individual 14-week capstone experience. Accredited by ACOTE
  • Graduates are eligible to register for the NBCOT exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer of 64 UCAS points
  • with at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent
  • GCSE English grade 4/C
  • international equivalents by country.

Accepted academic background

A levels or equivalent (BTEC, T level, Access to HE); international equivalents per country on https://www.shu.ac.uk/study-here/international/entry-requirements

Language tests

  • IELTS 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT 91
  • Duolingo 130
  • PTE Academic 76
  • IELTS Academic 7

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.

Other costs

Tuition per year£20,400 GBP
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Program details

CampusCollegiate Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Health and Social Care
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study paceFixed
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

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    No deadline listed

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.