Become an Occupational Therapist and improve patients lives with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).
On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed 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, ...
Become an Occupational Therapist and improve patients lives with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).<br/><br/>On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed 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.<br/><br/>Occupational therapy combines a range of areas including human anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, pathology, learning disabilities, and mental health. You will explore the impact of health conditions and life events on people’s sense of self, relationships, and occupations.<br/><br/>This programme gives you all the knowledge and skills to start your career along with eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. This programme is also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. .
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Provider Details
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Course Code
B920
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherWe 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 Access to HE DiplomaD: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 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme30 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)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. 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)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 - PrincipalExtended ProjectNot Accepted 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 levelB,B,B Including science or social science subject. A pass in the Science practical where applicable. T LevelM Health – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)B BB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £29,400 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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