Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Occupational Therapy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview
You’ll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. It’s a great way to join a valued profession that’s all about enabling people.
Why study with us
• The course is based on exciting and innovative teaching, using technology, superb clinical skills facilities and interdisciplinary education.
• You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support.
• In Year 3 you’ll have the opportunity to choose your...
Course Overview
You’ll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. It’s a great way to join a valued profession that’s all about enabling people.
Why study with us
• The course is based on exciting and innovative teaching, using technology, superb clinical skills facilities and interdisciplinary education.
• You’ll be taught in a small cohort with excellent tutor support.
• In Year 3 you’ll have the opportunity to choose your own elective placements which could include study abroad.
What you'll do
• You’ll hear first-hand how health conditions impact a person’s life through our COMENSUS facility (Community Engagement and Service User Support).
• You’ll be joining an occupational therapy community that’s shaping an exciting programme to meet the needs of ever-changing health and social care.
• In your final year, we’ll help you apply for jobs with mock interviews, CV development and producing a Continuing Professional Development portfolio.
Accreditations
• This course is accredited by the RCOT, the professional body for occupational therapists across the UK. After successfully completing this course you will be eligible to apply for initial registration as an Occupational Therapist with the RCOT.
• This course is accredited by the WFOT – the global voice for occupational therapy representing occupational therapists worldwide.
• This course is accredited and endorsed by the HCPC regulatory body. The HCPC is a regulator of health and care professionals in the UK, approving programmes and setting the standards that individuals must meet in order to become a registered professional.
Future Careers
Once registered, occupational therapists can apply for posts in a wide variety of settings - hospitals, GP practices, residential homes, social services, charities, schools and prisons.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Preston Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A51-J62
Institution Code
C30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
T Level
T Level in Health required.
UCAS Tariff
including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted.
Scottish Higher
120 points from Scottish Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.
AS
Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
120 UCAS points including 30 level 3 credits at Distinction from Access to HE in relevant subject area such as Allied Health.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C or 4 including Healtha dn Social Care, Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Scottish Advanced Higher
120 UCAS points from Scottish Advanced Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Accepted in conjunction with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass IB with 120 points from Higher Level Subjects, including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
120 points from Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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