Sensory Integration Education

Modules A-E / 1-6 (PGCert / PGDip / MSc):

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS (HCPC or equivalent)

PHYSIOTHERAPISTS (HCPC or equivalent)

SPEECH AND LANGUAGE THERAPISTS (HCPC or equivalent)

Modules A-C (PGCert / PGDip):

PRACTITIONER PSYCHOLOGISTS  - Including Clinical and Educational Psychologists (HCPC or equivalent)

ART THERAPISTS, DRAMA THERAPISTS, MUSIC THERAPISTS (HCPC or equivalent) 

NURSES (NMC or equivalent)

SOCIAL WORKERS (SWE or equivalent)

Module A Only

TEACHERS (TRA registered)

PLAY THERAPISTS (PTUK or BAPT registered)

Other suitably qualified professionals will be considered on a case-by-case basis upon completion of this form.

The PGCert in SI (Modules A & B or 1-3) must be completed within a maximum of 3 years (including any breaks in study).

The PGDip in SI (Modules A-C or 1 - 4) must be completed within a maximum of 5 years (including any breaks in study).

The MSc in SI (Modules A-E or 1 - 6) must be completed within a maximum of 7 years (including any breaks in study).

IMPORTANT: Applicants who have already started on the MSc in SI Pathway and then left must restart the next module within 5 years of passing the previous module.

If you have already started the pathway, please check which module you should take next.

Please see here for further information and the minimum score in alternative tests.

Documents Required

You must upload clear, scanned or photographed copies of the following documents to complete your application:

Proof of your qualification (required for all applicants)

- A copy of your original qualification in your accepted professional field or your first Honours degree.

- If the document is in a foreign language, you must provide an official English translation.

Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable)

- If English is not your first language, upload a copy of your IELTS certificate or an equivalent qualification.

- If you are currently HCPC-registered, you may instead provide your HCPC registration number.

Proof of name change (if applicable)

If your name differs from the name on your qualification documents, upload evidence of the change, such as a marriage certificate or other official legal documentation.

Students are expected to use online communication tools such as the discussion forum to generate a sense of community, provide mutual support and to seek advice on specific issues from their eMentors.

Stable WiFi/Broadband

These are online courses. You cannot download these courses. You cannot access them without being connected to Wi-Fi/broadband.

Supported Browsers (latest versions)

Desktop:

Chrome

Firefox

Safari

Microsoft Edge

Mobile:

iOS Safari

Chrome

Samsung Internet

(We do not support Internet Explorer. If attempting to access the courses on Internet Explorer, you will see an error message.)

Microsoft Word (for module courses)

If you do not have Microsoft Word, you will be able to download it free of charge through Sheffield Hallam University.

PDF Reader/Plugin

A PDF reader is required to access some of the course material.

Laptop or PC (for module courses) 

Although the course learning material can be viewed on an iPad or tablet or through our mobile app, you will need access to a laptop or PC to complete the assessments.