Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Our course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. This foundation course prepares you for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree.
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, social care, and education.
Our course equips you to support people facing challenges like ill-health, disability, and social issues, using everyday activities to promote health and wellbeing. This foundation course prepares you for the BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy degree.<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
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
B939
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
Scottish Higher
32 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass an Access to HE Diploma (e.g science/combined studies/natural sciences/nursing).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Including grade 3 at Higher Level in a science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Science related subject.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points including a pass in a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
PPP
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
Science subject
Extended Project
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
P,P,P
Science subject
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
MM
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M,M
Science subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
P,P,P
Science subject
Pearson Edexcel Certificate in Mathematics in Context (Core Maths)
In combination with other level 3 qualifications
A level
32 points from a minimum of 2 A-levels including grade E in a Science subject.
T Level
P
Science related subject.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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