Darragh Sinnot : Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements Scottish Higher :
Standard : BBBB Minimum : BBCC
A Level : BCC Irish Leaving Certificate : H2 H2 H3 H3 International Baccalaureate : 28 points
International : IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 6.0
Required subjects : English is preferred , or a discursive subject such as History or Sociology at Higher , A Level or equivalent . English and Maths at Nat 5 / GCSE .
Mature / Access : Related Access course or HNC may be considered for Year One , see : www . qmu . ac . uk / collegequalifications
We welcome applications from mature students with other relevant qualifications and experience .
Direct Entry :
Year Two : HNC Occupational Therapy Support with B in the graded unit , plus successful fieldwork placement , when places are available . Other relevant qualifications may be considered for entry to Year One .
Direct entrants who wish to undertake the Masters option will be required to achieve an additional 20 credits ( one extra module ) in Year Two . This will be negotiated with each student and arranged by the programme team .
Other requirements : A satisfactory criminal records check is required . You will be required to attend an interview as part of the application screening process . Some experience working or volunteering with different groups of people is required ( ie older or younger people with different health or life situations ).
Why did you choose to study at Queen Margaret University ( QMU )?
QMU was the obvious choice for me because of its excellent reputation for being a small , close-knit , and highly successful university with an excellent graduate employment rate . I have always been passionate about broadening my horizons in life , and QMU offered just that by providing me with an excellent education , whilst also me making feel at home in a small , yet hugely diverse campus with great opportunities to meet friends for life . QMU was also top of my list because of its close proximity to Edinburgh city centre and the many sporting and social opportunities the city has to offer !
What interested you about your chosen course ?
The Master of Occupational Therapy course at QMU is internationally renowned with extensive opportunities to gain practical experience in the diverse field of occupational therapy in Scotland . The small class sizes and personalised nature of the programme were really attractive to me because it meant that I could establish strong relationships with my peers and lecturers and always feel comfortable asking questions to better my learning . This programme allowed me to pursue my own interests through academic assignments , and offered many occasions to apply my learning in practice placement settings .
Why QMU ?
• Our graduates are recognised by employers as being independent learners who can address problems creatively .
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• You will be taught by highly experienced lecturers who are well respected in their fields . They engage in innovative research , contribute to knowledge development and translation and have strong personal links with practice settings .
• We have small class sizes , therefore our staff will really get to know you . We genuinely care about your journey and will recognise your strengths and where you most need support .
• In the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 , we are ranked in the top 20 UK universities for subjects allied to medicine ( 19th out of 82 ).
• The course gained ‘ 100 %’ student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021 .
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