Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. Youll graduate with the skills and knowledge to thrive as an occupational therapist.
Strong graduate and career preparation
You’ll build strong skills in leadership, communication, and person-centred practice – core qualities that are embedded throughout the entire programme. This will prepare you to excel in a variety of roles across the NHS, private practice...
Our BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. Youll graduate with the skills and knowledge to thrive as an occupational therapist.<br/><br/><strong>Strong graduate and career preparation</strong><br/>You’ll build strong skills in leadership, communication, and person-centred practice – core qualities that are embedded throughout the entire programme. This will prepare you to excel in a variety of roles across the NHS, private practice, social care, and education.<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on, real-world experience</strong><br/>You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience through placements in a variety of diverse settings, including the NHS, community care, and social services - developing practical skills and confidence throughout every year of the programme.<br/><br/><strong>State-of-the-art facilities</strong><br/>Develop your professional healthcare skills in InterCity Place - our inspiring, purpose-built facility. Here, you’ll engage in problem-based learning and realistic clinical simulation scenarios, helping you prepare for placements and your future career.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre compassionate and dedicated to caring for people who need your help<br/><br/><br/>- youre a team player, ready to work with healthcare professionals, patients, and families<br/><br/><br/>- you want to make a difference to society through healthcare<br/><br/><br/>- youre committed to joining the ranks of registered Occupational Therapists making a difference. <br/>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B932
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
Typical offer of 112 points from a minimum of 2 A levels
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination with Advanced Highers
Access to HE Diploma
Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (preferably in Science, Health, Nursing) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. Grade C/4 at GCSE English and Maths required.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
Typical offer of 28 points overall
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Science, Health or Social Science is preferable.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
Obtain H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 (all at Higher level). Grades must come from at least 2 of the following subjects - Biology/Human Biology, Psychology or Sociology. You will also need to meet the GCSE Maths, English and Science requirement
AS
Accepted in combination with other qualifications
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 points to include a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers
Extended Project
Considered in combination
A level
Typical offer of 112 points from a minimum of 2 A Levels preferably to include a science related subject, including science, psychology or social science at grade C or above.
T Level
M
Merit overall in Health, or Science Pathway
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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