BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. This four-year course includes a year zero foundation programme, designed for mature students who have typically been out of formal education for some time or who have taken non-traditional qualifications, leading directly to access onto the main degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: Narrowly missed the entry requirements on results day? If you've studied these subjects, we may take them into account: AS level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a social science subject such as Psychology or Sociology will be accepted in lieu of the science GCSE. IB: Applicants currently studying for International Baccalaureate will not be considered BTEC: Students currently studying BTEC level 3 will not be considered; BTEC level 2 will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE
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What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
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: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 52%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £36,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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 Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool 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.
Does BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Foundation to Occupational Therapy (Year 0) at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.