BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The programme includes three mandatory practice placements in different settings and a final-year research proposal. Graduates are eligible to apply for HCPC registration.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 128 A level: ABB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with the equivalent of 128 UCAS points. English language: N/A
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 63%
- Organisation and management: 58%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 59%
- West Midlands: 14%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 21%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- An Introduction to Occupational Therapy: The Art and Science
- Understanding Occupational Performance
- Practical Skills
- Communication Skills for Practice
- Life Changes and Pathologies - Impact on Occupational Performance
- Placement 1
- Application of Occupational Therapy
- Understanding the Evidence Base
- Placement 2
- Practice Influences
- Group Work in Occupational Therapy
- Placement 3
- Transitioning to Practice
- Future Focused Practice
- Research Design
- Specialisms in Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Derby do next?
90% 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 University of Derby?
91% 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 University of Derby?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Derby 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 University of Derby?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.