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The application process for Occupational Therapy BSc

Posted: September 06 2023

The application process for BSc Occupational Therapy

So, you’ve decided you’d like to study Occupational Therapy at Brunel? Great choice! Brunel is the top-ranked university in London for Occupational Therapy (Complete University Guide 2022). So, what comes next?

How does the application process work?

There are two routes to apply through, the first involves applying before you have received your results and the second will be applying through clearing once you have received your results.

Whichever route you choose, you will need to first create an application through UCAS. UCAS will require you to create an account, write a personal statement and choose the universities you would like to apply to. Once you have applied and received your offers through UCAS you will be able to confirm Brunel as your chosen university.

After confirming your place at Brunel, you will hear back from us and will be asked to attend an interview. The interview process will go through your motivation to study Occupational Therapy as a degree and include a chat about what the course will entail.

Entry requirements

You can find all requirements for UK entry to this course on the Occupational Therapy page on the Brunel website. 

You will be required to complete a satisfactory health declaration.

You will also need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application which currently costs £51.86.

What’s next?

The University will keep in contact with you throughout the application process and will send you information on the status of your application and the steps you will need to take. Just keep a beady eye on your emails!

I’ve been accepted now what?

Great news! Welcome to the Brunel family. Now’s the time to get ready to study at Brunel.

Once you have been accepted, you will be eligible to register for an NHS Training Grant, which entitles you to learning support throughout the course.

Depending on your living arrangements you can choose to apply to live on campus or practice your commute route from home.

Take a look at our societies page and start to think about how you want to get involved in Brunel life.

Take a big sigh of relief! You’ve made it. You are starting university. All your hard work has paid off.

Occupational Therapy is a fantastically rewarding degree and Brunel is a great place to study, if you have any further questions about the application process don’t hesitate to reach out to the Brunel Admissions team.