Occupational Therapy (Extended Degree) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Occupational Therapy (Extended Degree) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Study to become a registered occupational therapist through a course designed with people, communities and lived experience at its heart.  

You'll have the opportunity to work alongside Occupational Therapy practitioners, educators and researchers to develop practical skills in assessment, intervention and evidence-based reasoning. You’ll study core concepts of occupation, health, and wellbeing whilst building expertise in clinical practice.  

This course requires 1,000 hours of successful practice-based learning across NHS, social care, education ...

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Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

2027-09-01

Campus

Coach Lane Campus

Course Address
Coach Lane
Benton
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE7 7XA

Application Details

Course Code

B87-B44

Institution Code

N77

Points of Entry

Foundation

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

72.0

Standard Offer 72 UCAS Tariff Points From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator Contextual Admissions 56 UCAS Tariff points Northumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions and we understand that every applicant’s circumstances can be different, which is why we take a flexible approach and assess your individual circumstances and potential when reviewing your application. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfo GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, English Language and a Science at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent. Additional Requirements: Applicants will be required to attend an interview. Please note: Progression from Year 0 to Year 1 of this programme is subject to a suitable DBS Enhanced Certificate and Occupational Health Clearance. You will be contacted directly during the first year of the Extended Degree programme (Year 0) to complete this process. Applicants must meet the Health and Care Professions Council's suitability for registration requirements. International Qualifications: We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above. If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications For further admissions guidance and requirements, please visit: www.northumbria.ac.uk/admissionsguidance Please review this information before submitting your application.

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