Become a student member

Welcome to the profession and your professional association

During your time as an occupational therapy student you are going to unpick the interesting array of theories and approaches that provide the evidence base to our work. Occupational therapy has a unique philosophy focused on the use of meaningful 'occupation'. The next few years will equip you with the necessary skills to enter the job market with confidence and the ability to make a positive impact on our service users' lives.

The College developed the curriculum you are studying

We understand what support you will need during your studies. Student membership provides you with access to a wide range of resources which will be useful for both assignments and preparing for practice placements. Being a student member will keep you updated on the latest student and professional issues. You can also get involved in opportunities that develop your CV, such as attending events or writing an article for our best practice magazine.

Some students need to pay for their BAOT membership

Due to the way healthcare students are funded, some of you need to pay for your BAOT student membership and others will have their membership paid by their University. The student membership fee is £6.24 per month, which works out to be £78.88 per year. The quickest method of activating your membership is to set up a direct debit mandate online. You can also contact our membership department for information on alternative payment methods, for example, using a cheque.