BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy, integrating contributory sciences with occupational theory and practice. Core topics include research methods, clinical skills, ethics and professional practice, and human behaviour. The programme includes three supervised practice placements in settings such as NHS and community care, with interprofessional learning modules shared with other health disciplines. Students complete a final-year research project and study occupational engagement across childhood, adulthood, and older adulthood.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Achieved 3 GCSEs grade C/4 or above to include Mathematics, English, and Science. We can consider Functional Skills Level 2 in Numeracy in place of GCSE Maths. A level: 112 points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. Access to HE Diploma: Preferably in Science/Health. Pass Access with 33 Level 3 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit overall in Health or Science Pathway. BTEC: DMM in Science, Health or Social Science is preferable. BTEC National Diploma Modules: If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall. Overseas students not studying English within the IB must have IELTS (7.0 overall with min 6.5 in all elements). Deferred entry: Unfortunately we cannot permit deferred entry. However, if you have a query please refer to an experienced admissions administrator who will be able to explain the UCAS application process in more detail admissions@plymouth.ac.uk . Direct entry to year 2: If you have achieved certificated learning in addition to the entry criteria required for your programme of study, it may be possible to accredit this learning towards your chosen course. Full details on how to make an application are available on our open access MOODLE site ( download details on how to access the site and submit your claim and supporting evidence ). Your application will then be assessed and you will receive confirmation by email on the status of your claim.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 80%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South West: 79%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 15%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Practice Placement 1
- Preparation for Practice
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Contributory Sciences for Occupational Therapy
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy
- Occupation in Action: Theory in Practice
- Occupation and Community Engagement
- Practice Placement 2
- Project Studies
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Enabling Occupation in Older Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Childhood and Adolescence
- Emerging OT: Perspectives, Pathways and Potential
- Occupational Studies: The Innovative Practitioner
- Occupational Studies: The Contemporary Practitioner
- Practice Placement 3
- Occupational Studies: Occupation for Promoting Health and Wellness of Communities
- Inter-professional Working in Health and Social Care
- Project
- Interprofessional Learning 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £34,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Plymouth do next?
80% 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
The typical offer is 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Plymouth 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 Plymouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.