BSc Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, covering the assessment and intervention skills central to the profession. Core topics include research methods, critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course includes a Foundation Year pathway for students without direct entry qualifications and incorporates three practice placements in different settings.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 54 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 53%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 71%
- Caring personal services: 6%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 4%
- Customer service occupations: 3%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills
- ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
- Communicating with Impact
- Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
- 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
87% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.