BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship

Studying Occupational Therapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship in London South Bank University in London:

  The students who wish to continue their education in the occupational therapy integrated degree program but have a related job in the UK and cannot attend the full-time courses at London South Bank University in the UK can apply for this apprenticeship course and get a bachelor’s degree in science because this course is both in the part-time and full-time mode of education, on the other hand, the applicants do not have to pay for the tuition fee of the apprenticeship courses, and they must have a scholarship or fund from their managers or the UK government to cover their tuition fees, therefore, they can spend their salary from a part-time and related job on their living expenses, also they will obtain more field experience in occupational therapy which will help them find a suitable job in the UK or the global job market, even, they can improve their current job position. This university is the best one for satisfaction in health professions and academic support in London, also they are accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists after they finish their educational program at this university, on the other hand, this program has a work placement like NHS for all the students, therefore, the graduates can get help from the employability services of London South Bank University to find a related and suitable job right after graduation and learn about writing a CV and answering interview questions. The students will study different courses like exploring occupation, occupational therapy practice, occupational performance analysis, human function, concepts of interprofessional practice, delivering occupation-focused practice, and so on, also they have research and leadership courses in their educational program, therefore, they will have enough theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and field experience to enter the job market right after graduation as occupational therapists.  

Admission Requirements of Occupational Therapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship:

  The international and local applicants who want to enter this program must have A level BBC, BTEC national diploma DMM, Foundation degree 120 credits, international baccalaureate (26 points), UCAS 112, and GCSEs A-C (grade four), and other requirements which you can know more about by contacting us, furthermore, the applicants must be employed or try to find a job in the UK before applying for this course, on the other hand, the university will look through the applicants’ work and study experience and review their cases, also the applicants will have an interview with the university which will take about six to eight weeks, and if they are successful in this interview, they can enter this course in the next enrolment date, furthermore, all the students who study at any level at London South Bank University are treated the same after graduation and the university will help them find a proper and related job in global or local job markets according to their grades, achievements, projects, work experience, and other critical markers before and during their study period, above all, the applicants who want to take internships must apply one month earlier on 30 May for Autumn Semester, 15 October for Spring Semester, the application deadline for this program is likely to open soon in the specific time as every year.  

Student housing of London South Bank University:

  This university offers accommodation to all international students, and because this university is in the heart of London, the students will have a great living and study experience in one of the greatest and most modern cities in the world, therefore, all the students will have access to the facilities of a modern city and can experience a great life, furthermore, the student accommodation options are close to the city center and the university, so the students do not have anything to worry about, the dormitory staff is always present to solve the students’ issues or answer to their problems 24 hours a day. Moreover, all the students, even the disabled or medically challenged ones, can use the university halls at LSBU because this university will make some adjustments and give them special tools or facilities to be able to live in these halls just like other students, on the other hand, these halls are much more affordable than other accommodation places in London like renting an apartment, therefore, the students will pay 135 £ per week, also if you need to know more about student accommodation options and details, you can visit the link below https://www.lsbu.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation  

Language requirements of Occupational Therapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship:

  The London South Bank University is in the UK, and the main language of this university is English, therefore the minimum language level for this university might be higher or more specific in some areas for the international students, although, the university did not publish a minimum language level for this course, we recommend the applicants to have at IELTS 6 (no component below 5/5) and equivalent scores in other tests like TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English, ESOL or IESOL, and so on, on the other hand, this university added the Duolingo English Test and the ELLT to its acceptable English language certificates because of the COVID situations from September 2021  

Other living expenses needed for studying Occupational Therapy Integrated Degree Apprenticeship:

  Insurance: Covered by the tuition fee Rent: at least 500 pounds Groceries and meals: 50 to 300 pounds One-bedroom apartment in the city center: 718 pounds Three-bedroom apartment in the city center: 1190 pounds One-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 579 pounds Three-bedroom apartment outside the city center: 900 pounds A meal in a restaurant: 12 pounds Public transportation: 60 pounds