BSc Occupational Therapy
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 9%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £29,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Nottingham Trent University do next?
95% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
80% 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 Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. 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 Nottingham Trent University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.