BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy (pre-registration), an occupational therapy degree focused on supporting individuals to achieve independence across all life stages and health conditions. Core topics include Clinical Skills, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, granting eligibility for professional registration upon graduation. The first year covers foundational concepts through Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy, Application of Occupation-Focused Theory, Professional Skills, Occupations Through the Lifespan, and Practice Based Learning 1. The second year progresses to more complex practice contexts through Interventions for Participation, Occupational Therapy for Health and Wellbeing, Transforming Practice for Health and Social Care, Global Occupational Therapy Practice, and Practice Based Learning 2. The third and final year concentrates on advanced professional preparation, featuring Evolving Practice in Occupational Therapy, Employability for Allied Health Professionals, Contemporary Leadership and Education, and Application of Research.
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Entry requirements
2027/28 entry: 120–136 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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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: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 56%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Application of Occupation-Focused Theory
- Professional Skills
- Occupations Through the Lifespan
- Practice Based Learning 1
- Interventions for Participation
- Occupational Therapy for Health and Wellbeing
- Transforming Practice for Health and Social Care
- Global Occupational Therapy Practice
- Practice Based Learning 2
- Evolving Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Employability for Allied Health Professionals
- Contemporary Leadership and Education
- Application of Research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £38,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at University of Roehampton do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at University of Roehampton?
84% 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 (pre-registration) at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy (pre-registration) at University of Roehampton?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.