BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, an occupational therapy degree focused on clinical practice, patient assessment and rehabilitation. Students complete over 1,000 hours of placement across various healthcare settings. The course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council. The first year covers professional identity, anatomy, physiology, psychology, and academic skills, alongside practice placement one: holistic therapy in practice and developing therapeutic relationships. Year two introduces evidence-informed therapy, collaborative therapies, and professional reasoning in occupational therapy, supported by practice placement two: enabling in therapy practice and practice placement three: collaboration in therapy practice. The final year involves managing complexity in occupational therapy, growth and leadership in therapies, and an occupational therapy project. Practical experience continues through practice placement four: complexity in therapy practice and practice placement five: quality in therapy practice.
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Entry requirements
104 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. (Must include an A-level science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) or PE). GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 English. Safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS, and Occupational Health check are required.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 69%
- Learning opportunities: 58%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 50%
- Other Health Professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 40%
- London: 45%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
- Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional identity
- Practice placement one: holistic therapy in practice
- Academic skills for therapists
- Developing therapeutic relationships
- Sciences supporting occupation
- Holistic factors affecting occupation
- Practice placement two: enabling in therapy practice
- Evidence-informed therapy
- Collaborative therapies
- Practice placement three: collaboration in therapy practice
- Enabling occupation
- Professional reasoning in occupational therapy
- Practice placement four: complexity in therapy practice
- Occupational therapy project
- Practice placement five: quality in therapy practice
- Growth and leadership in therapies
- Managing complexity in occupational therapy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £32,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
69% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 128 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for the purpose of providing eligibility to apply for registration with the HCPC as an occupational therapist.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Bedfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.