BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, an occupational therapy degree focused on health and social care practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council and designed alongside the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, the course includes integrated practice placements in every year. The first year covers foundational concepts through People as Occupational Beings, Developing Professional Practice, and Professional Placement 1, introducing professional standards and initial practice settings. The second year builds application via Applying the Occupational Therapy Process, Developing Occupational Justice in Contexts, and Professional Practice Placement 2, focusing on evidence-informed interventions and contextual barriers. The final year prepares students for transition into employment through Service Development and Leadership, Contributing to Occupational Therapy Evidence, and Professional Practice Placement 3. Study routes comprise full-time over three years, two years full-time combined with two years part-time, one year full-time combined with four years part-time, or a fully part-time pathway over six years.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points; and 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language, Maths and Science. A level (A2): BBB (excluding General Studies) BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit International Baccalaureate: 34 points Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 credits at level 3 Previous study in Higher Education (HE): Foundation Year that aligns with the learning outcomes for the course A combination of qualifications: 120 UCAS points or higher T Level: Merit in a Health and Science course Additional requirements: For entry onto this course, you will also need: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check A satisfactory medical report If you have previously been enrolled in an Occupational Therapy Pre-registration degree or any other health professional education course must submit a self declaration confirming that there are no previous fitness to practice concerns. This is a requirement of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Interview: If we think your application is outstanding, we will invite you for an interview. We do not interview every applicant. Find out more about the Occupational Therapy interviews , what you will need and what you can expect on the day.
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What students say
Based on about 32 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 13%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 50%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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.
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- People as Occupational Beings
- Developing Professional Practice
- Professional Placement 1
- Theories Underpinning Occupation Centred Practice
- Enhancing Professional Skills
- Professional Practice Placement 1b
- Applying the Occupational Therapy Process
- Developing Occupational Justice in Contexts
- Developing Professional Attributes
- Being an Autonomous Occupational Therapist in Contemporary Settings
- Professional Practice Placement 2
- Service Development and Leadership
- Contributing to Occupational Therapy Evidence
- Employability and Transition into Practice
- Professional Practice Placement 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at York St John University do next?
100% 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 York St John University?
89% 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 York St John University?
The typical offer is 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at York St John 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. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at York St John University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.