BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
GCSE: Achieved 3 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. We can consider Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy in place of GCSE Maths. A level: 112 points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. Access to HE Diploma: Preferably in Science/Health. Pass Access with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit overall in Health or Science Pathway. BTEC: DMM in Science, Health or Social Science is preferable. BTEC National Diploma Modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall. Overseas students not studying English within the IB must have IELTS (7.0 overall with min 6.5 in all elements). Deferred entry: Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk . Direct entry to year 2: If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site ( download details on how to access the site and submit your claim and supporting evidence ). Your application will then be assessed and you will receive confirmation by email on the status of your claim.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, integrating contributory sciences with occupational theory and practice. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, and human behaviour. The programme includes three supervised practice placements in settings such as NHS and community care, with interprofessional learning modules shared with other health disciplines. Students complete a final-year research project and study occupational engagement across childhood, adulthood, and older adulthood.
Modules
- Practice Placement 1
- Preparation for Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Contributory Sciences for Occupational Therapy
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy
- Occupation in Action: Theory in Practice
- Occupation and Community Engagement
- Practice Placement 2
- Project Studies
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Enabling Occupation in Older Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Childhood and Adolescence
- Emerging OT: Perspectives, Pathways and Potential
- Occupational Studies: The Innovative Practitioner
- Occupational Studies: The Contemporary Practitioner
- Practice Placement 3
- Occupational Studies: Occupation for Promoting Health and Wellness of Communities
- Inter-professional Working in Health and Social Care
- Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3