BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, a three-year programme covering how therapists help people engage in meaningful activities. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes community volunteering and multiple practice placements, with a 12-week placement in the second year, and students complete a research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including grade B in one of the following: Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Health and Social Care, Sociology or Physical Education IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 30 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Psychology or Sports, Exercise and Health Science. GCSE English equivalent SL 5 or HL 4 and Mathematics SL 2 or HL 2
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 40%: 76 offers from 191 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 42%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
- 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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 1: Professional Knowledge, Doing, Being and Becoming
- Enabling Occupation 1: Working with Older Adults
- Enabling Occupation 2: Working with Adults of Working Age
- Evidence Based Practice & Research 1
- Practice Placement 1A
- Practice Placement 1B
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 2: Working with Others
- Enabling Occupation 3: Working with Groups, Communities and Global Perspectives
- Enabling Occupation 4: Working with Children and Young People
- Evidence based Practice and Research 2: Research methods for occupation
- Practice Placement 2
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 4: Leadership and Entrepreneurial Practice
- Enabling Occupation 5: Specialities for Practice
- Evidence Based Practice & Research 3: Research Project
- Practice Placement 3
- Professionalism and the Developing Occupational Therapist 5: Preparing for Career Development and Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £41,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London?
40% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 76 offers from 191 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at Brunel University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession. 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 at Brunel University of London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.