BSc Occupational Therapy
City St George's, University of London
About this course
BSc in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Ethics and Professional Practice. The programme includes over 1,000 hours of practice placements across diverse settings including hospitals, schools, and community settings. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the Health and Care Professions Council, with HCPC registration available upon completion.
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Entry requirements
A level: Typically BBB. Any subjects (except General Studies, Critical Thinking or Citizenship Studies). Resits are considered. IB: Total score of 30, including 15 points at Higher Level. See full requirements below.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Caring personal services: 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 470 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 57%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 6%
- A degree: 31%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Essentials for Allied Health Professionals
- Theory and Practice of Occupational Therapy 1
- Understanding the Evidence-base
- Factors Influencing Professional Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Human Occupations across the Lifespan
- Theory and Practice of Occupational Therapy 2
- Occupations in Context
- Applying the Evidence-base
- Practice Placement 2
- Contributing to the Evidence-base
- Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice
- Reflection and Leadership in Occupational Therapy
- Practice Placements 3 and 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at City St George's, University of London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £48,000. The £38,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at City St George's, University of London 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 City St George's, University of London?
83% 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 City St George's, University of London?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at City St George's, 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 City St George's, University of London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.