BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc in Occupational Therapy, focusing on occupation, health and wellbeing. Core topics include research methods and leadership and management. The programme is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists (WFOT), with graduates eligible to apply for HCPC registration and membership of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. Practice-based placements across the three years provide experience in NHS, local authority and third-sector settings.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 85%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 19%
- Wales: 59%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 8%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Learning and Scholarly Practice within Occupational Therapy
- Foundations of Occupational Therapy: Science and Practice
- Exploring Occupation: The Nature of Performance, Participation and Disruption
- Personal and Professional Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice I
- Examining Research Methods for Evidence-Based Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Occupational Therapy Intervention: Theory and Impact
- Enabling Occupation for Health and Wellbeing
- Personal and Professional Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice II
- Engaging in Research: Investigating Health, Wellbeing & Occupation
- Leadership, Management and Innovation in Occupational Therapy
- Enabling Occupation for Communities and Populations
- Personal and Professional Skills for Occupational Therapy Practice III
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £34,500. 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 at Cardiff University do next?
95% 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 Cardiff University?
86% 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 Cardiff University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at Cardiff 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.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.