BSc Occupational Therapy
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Nursing Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 90%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £45,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Brighton do next?
90% 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 Brighton?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Brighton 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 Brighton?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.