Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)

Become an Occupational Therapist with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton.

On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you will gain the knowledge and skills to treat people with psychological, physical or social disabilities. You will learn how to work effectively with patients, their families and carers, as well as with other healthcare professionals.

Occupational therapy combines a range of areas including human anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, pathology, learning disabilities and mental health. You will explore the imp...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

23/09/2024

Campus

Main Site - Highfield Campus

Course Address
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Application Details

Course Code

B920

Institution Code

S27

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Access to HE Diploma

D:27,M:12,P:6

60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 27 must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit. Must be Science Based We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

Pass with overall score of 30 points with 15 points at higher level, including a science or social science subject. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Off

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3

Including science or social science subject. Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level Maths and English Language at O4 or higher. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)

DD

DD from BTEC Diploma plus grade B from A-level subject We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)

DDM

DDM in Health Studies or Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

DD from BTEC National Diploma plus grade B from A-level subject We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

M2,M2,M2

including a science or social science subject We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Extended Project

Not Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)

B

BB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)

D

D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma plus grades BB from two A-level subjects We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

D from BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades BB from two A-level subjects We accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs

A level

B,B,B

Including science or social science subject. A pass in the Science practical where applicable.

T Level

M

Health – An overall distinction with grade B in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism

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