BSc Occupational Therapy (Accelerated)
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 50%
- Gained a higher qualification: 35%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 65%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 66%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,500. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland 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 (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland?
93% 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 (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland 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 (Accelerated) at University of Sunderland?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.