BSc Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year is an undergraduate occupational therapy degree that includes a compulsory foundation year. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The four-year programme incorporates practical experience through multiple practice placements in diverse health and social care settings. The foundation year begins with modules such as Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics, Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences, Molecules to Cells, and Introduction to Human Physiology, alongside foundational study in human anatomy, physiology, and study skills. Year 1 shifts into core professional training with modules including Interprofessional Learning 1, Practice Placement 1, Preparation for Practice, Contributory Sciences for Occupational Therapy, Foundations for Occupational Therapy, Occupation in Action: Theory in Practice, and Occupation and Community Engagement. Year 3 advances the curriculum through Interprofessional Learning 2, Practice Placement 2, Enabling Occupation in Older Adulthood, Enabling Occupation in Adulthood, Enabling Occupation in Childhood and Adolescence, Emerging OT: Perspectives, Pathways and Potential, and Project Studies, which develops evidence-based practice skills.
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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: 32 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A levels. BTEC: PPP in Science, Health or Social Science. T level: Pass overall (Including a C in Core Component) in Health or Science Pathway. Access to HE Diploma: Preferably in Science/Health. Pass a named Access Course. International Baccalaureate: 24 points overall to include 3 at Higher Level in a Science subject. English language: We are aware of the various education systems throughout the world and make offers based on equivalent qualifications to those listed in our entry requirements. You should be able to possess the ability to study in the English language and be familiar with this in a scientific context. To that end, we ask for a minimum IELTS score of at least 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.5 in each section. English language requirements. We welcome applicants with international qualifications. To view other accepted qualifications please refer to our tariff glossary.
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What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Health associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
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 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 65%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Infection, Immunity and Therapeutics
- Current Developments in Human Biology and Biomedical Sciences
- Molecules to Cells
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Interdisciplinary Learning and Team Based Learning (Enquiry learning)
- Learning Skills for Health and Social Care Professions
- Interprofessional Learning 1
- Practice Placement 1
- Preparation for Practice
- Contributory Sciences for Occupational Therapy
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy
- Occupation in Action: Theory in Practice
- Occupation and Community Engagement
- Interprofessional Learning 2
- Practice Placement 2
- Enabling Occupation in Older Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Adulthood
- Enabling Occupation in Childhood and Adolescence
- Emerging OT: Perspectives, Pathways and Potential
- Project Studies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth do next?
75% 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 Integrated Foundation Year 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 with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy with Integrated Foundation Year at University of Plymouth?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.