Student Membership
Are you a student studying occupational therapy? You could become a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists today at a discounted fee.
Why join?
Student membership for the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) will provide you with a range of resources and opportunities to support you through your assignments, practice placements and experiences while at university.
Who's Eligible?
Anyone who is enrolled on an occupational therapy pre-registration programme at a higher education institution (HEI) in the UK, OR anyone studying a RCOT recognised support worker qualification is eligible for a student membership.
What do I get?
As part of your membership you will receive:
- Resources to support your professional development
- Professional practice advice
- Guidance and support throughout your career
- Use of the 'Member of RCOT' logo and post-nominal letters
- Assistant advice from resources such as the British Journal of Occupational Therapy and our official monthly magazine, OTnews
- Access to a library full of relevant journals and publications
- Support from UNISON, the public services union
- Tax relief and insurance
- Access to the latest job vacancies and career advice
- All of the latest news and information from the industry
How much will it cost?
It costs just £5.13 per month for a student membership of RCOT.
How do I join?
Setting up your RCOT student membership is quick and simple - it will take you around 10 minutes to complete. To activate your account you will be taken to the national student database and have to register.
Please note: even if you do not need to pay for your membership - you still need to activate your membership to access the resources.
Hear what membership means to one of our student members below:
I would highly recommend becoming a member of BAOT, particularly as a student. Having joined during my 2nd year of study, and utilising the wealth of online resources available, I noticed an improvement in my grades and a much greater knowledge of policy, guidance and evidence which informs practice. It is also really cheap for students!