BSc Occupational Therapy
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in least three subjects with minimum grade B BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, communication and writing, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes four practice placements across a range of healthcare settings, such as NHS trusts and community services. The course is accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council, enabling graduates to register as occupational therapists.
Modules
- Fundamentals in chemistry and biology
- Health education study skills
- Health and wellbeing in action
- Mental wealth and professional fitness
- Becoming a Professional in Healthcare
- The Human Body Across the Lifespan
- Introduction to Occupation and Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Assessment in Practice
- Occupational Formulation and Groupwork
- Professional Practice (Mental Wealth)
- Practice Placement 1 for Occupational Therapy
- Achieving Best Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Understanding Occupational Therapy’s Unique Contribution
- Occupational Performance, Engagement and Well-being
- Describing Occupation - Facilitating Occupational Change
- Working in Teams and Services Occupational Therapy Practice - Placement 2
- Research methods
- Occupational Therapy practice placement 3
- Contemporary Occupational Therapy Practice
- Enterprise and Innovation
- Practice Placement 4 for Occupational Therapy
- Research in Action
- Transition to Professional Practice