BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, covering human performance, public health perspectives, and evidence-based practice. The curriculum incorporates practical experience within a diverse local population.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 5,5,5 in 3 HL subjects. Biology must be offered at a minimum of a Grade 5. BTEC: BTEC Nationals are considered in addition to the GCSEs outlined above.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 29%: 117 offers from 403 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 48 final-year students who answered
- 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
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (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
- 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.
Modules
- HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION 1
- FOUNDATIONS OF OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 1
- HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION 2
- EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE 1
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2
- HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND PARTICIPATION 3
- DELIVERING OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 3
- DEVELOPING PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
- EVIDENCE FOR PRACTICE 2
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 4
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 5
- DEVELOPING GLOBAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES
- THE EVIDENCE-BASED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST 3
- PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 6
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Liverpool?
29% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 117 offers from 403 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy 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 Occupational Therapy at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Liverpool?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.