BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include research methods, data analysis, ethics and professional practice, and entrepreneurship. The programme includes four supervised practice placements across diverse healthcare settings. Interprofessional modules are shared with other allied health students, and a final-year independent project is completed on an approved topic.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements Typical Offers 120 UCAS tariff points, BBB at A level (excluding General Studies), DDM in a BTEC Extended Diploma in Science, Applied Science or a health related subject area, 2:2 or above in a previous degree, or a Merit in your T-Level in a related subject. Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course in a health or science based subject. We would require applicants meet the 120 tariff requirements (example of achieving this would be 24 distinctions and 21 merits or 27D, 15M and 3P). It is recommended that applicants can demonstrate an understanding of the work undertaken by occupational therapists, for example by having visited or gained experience in NHS or social care sector. This could also be achieved by carrying out some research of the professional body RCOT , or even watching online videos of occupational therapists and the work they do. Entry to this course is by interview. Check out our Interview Guide to learn what to expect and help you prepare. Additional requirements You must have a minimum of five subjects at GCSE grade 4/C or above, to include English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance You must declare at the point of application and interview any criminal convictions (spent and otherwise), as this will determine your eligibility to progress through the application process. Once you have been offered and accepted a place on your programme, you will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (adult and child workforce) and send a copy of the DBS certific
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 30 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Other Health Professionals: 60%
- Therapy professionals: 30%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 50%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 35%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Humans as Occupational Beings
- Scientific Enquiry
- Introduction to the Systems of the Human Body
- Practice Placement 1
- Movement and Activity
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy Practice
- Development over the Lifespan
- Therapeutic skills for Occupational Therapy Practice
- Integrated care
- Health & Well-Being of Society
- Practice Placement 2
- Environmental Influences on Occupational Performance and Identity
- Research design and data analysis
- Practice Placement 3
- Preparation for Employment
- Independent Project
- Leadership & Innovation
- Practice Placement 4
- Professional Futures
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £31,000. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is the same as the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
93% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.