Occupational therapy

helloo, I am thinking to apply to occupational therapy courses for uni, and I would like to specialise in child support as well! I was just wondering will u be rejected more likely if u do not have any work experience related to this? As all my work are based on medicine and I have only been volunteering in the hospital and worked in a child centre with children who have dyslexia and so on. I have also attended a talk about occupational therapy which therefore inspired me to become one of them. I am not sure will those volunteer work or work experience enough to get me in😭😭😭 thank you!!!

Yes it is! Now apply, good luck! X

You’ve got more experience than me and I got in 🙂 good luck!!

You’ve got more experience than me and I got in 🙂 good luck!!

and also, can I also ask about interviews! What questions will they be asking like in general? Are they questions for example why do u wanna study this or what work experience inspired u to do that and so on? Thank you so much!!!!

helloo, I am thinking to apply to occupational therapy courses for uni, and I would like to specialise in child support as well! I was just wondering will u be rejected more likely if u do not have any work experience related to this? As all my work are based on medicine and I have only been volunteering in the hospital and worked in a child centre with children who have dyslexia and so on. I have also attended a talk about occupational therapy which therefore inspired me to become one of them. I am not sure will those volunteer work or work experience enough to get me in😭😭😭 thank you!!!

Hii i applied for Liverpool OT for 2025 entry and got in, dont worry its veryinformal and relaxed, this is my experience at lpool it may be diff at other unis X
Basically you will be introduced to the tutors, eachapplicant will say their name and where they are fromand a fun fact, then the main tutor will explain thesequence of events and divide the applicants intogroups of 6-8 for the group activity
The group activity is basically a tutor asking genericquestions about occupational therapy, be sure youare aware of what an OT is, and what “occupation”means. Be sure to speak, but not too much, andinvite other members to speak if they are quieter thanthe rest
Then, the small groups will be bought all together,where you will be given a break. After the break, youwill be asked to explain what your group discussed.After this, the group interview concludes, and you willthen wait for your 1-1 interview time slot
The 1-1 interview is also very relaxed, and only lasts10-15 mins
The main aim is to get to know you and understandyour motivations behind applying for OT
Sending you luck x ☺️☺️

Hi Clovdette,
Firstly, it’s fantastic that you’re interested in studying Occupational Therapy and already thinking about specialising in supporting children, that shows real passion and self-awareness, which universities really value. The experiences you’ve described are already very relevant, and you’re definitely on the right track.
At London South Bank University (LSBU), our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). This means that when you graduate, you’ll be eligible to register and practise as a qualified Occupational Therapist in the UK. The course combines classroom learning with extensive placements across hospitals, schools, and community settings, including opportunities to work with children and young people with different needs.
You don’t need to worry if you don’t have direct occupational therapy experience yet. Universities like LSBU understand that many applicants haven’t had the opportunity to shadow an OT before applying. What matters most is that you’ve made an effort to learn about the profession, reflected on your experiences, and can clearly explain why you want to become an occupational therapist. The volunteering you’ve done, especially your time working in a child centre supporting children with dyslexia and your hospital experience, already demonstrates the compassion, communication, and teamwork skills that are essential in this career.
Attending a talk about occupational therapy and being inspired by it is also a great thing to include in your personal statement, it shows genuine curiosity and motivation. You can strengthen your application by connecting what you’ve learned in these roles to the values of occupational therapy, such as helping people build independence and improve their quality of life.
LSBU looks for applicants who can demonstrate empathy, problem-solving, and an understanding of what the role involves, not just those with formal work experience. So yes, your background and volunteering experience are absolutely enough to make a strong application.
If you’d like to find out more about the course and speak directly with staff or current students, we have an Open Day on Saturday 15th November, where you can visit our simulation labs, learn about placements, and ask questions about applying.
👉 You can sign up here: LSBU Open Day.
👉 You can also chat with our students through our Unibuddy platform: Chat with our students.
You’re clearly already showing the kind of care, initiative, and motivation that make a great occupational therapist, and your experiences so far will definitely strengthen your application.

helloo, I am thinking to apply to occupational therapy courses for uni, and I would like to specialise in child support as well! I was just wondering will u be rejected more likely if u do not have any work experience related to this? As all my work are based on medicine and I have only been volunteering in the hospital and worked in a child centre with children who have dyslexia and so on. I have also attended a talk about occupational therapy which therefore inspired me to become one of them. I am not sure will those volunteer work or work experience enough to get me in😭😭😭 thank you!!!

helloo, I am thinking to apply to occupational therapy courses for uni, and I would like to specialise in child support as well! I was just wondering will u be rejected more likely if u do not have any work experience related to this? As all my work are based on medicine and I have only been volunteering in the hospital and worked in a child centre with children who have dyslexia and so on. I have also attended a talk about occupational therapy which therefore inspired me to become one of them. I am not sure will those volunteer work or work experience enough to get me in😭😭😭 thank you!!!