BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Communication & Writing and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, the programme includes multiple practice placements and a final-year project module.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 120 UCAS Tariff points (points must be awarded in the same sitting). A level: 120 UCAS Tariff points (ABC/BBB) from a minimum of three A-Levels. GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths. Equivalents accepted. You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below. BTEC: DDM T level: Distinction (Merit Considered) Subjects considered: Healthcare Science Assisting with Healthcare Science Health IB: Equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points. Scottish Highers: 120 UCAS Tariff points. Access to HE: A minimum of 120 UCAS points to include specific subjects access to health, or health science or allied health
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 84%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 21%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
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
- What is Occupational Therapy?
- What is Occupation?
- Developing Professional Identity 1
- Occupational Therapy in Practice 1
- Occupational Therapy in Practice 2
- Developing Professional Identity 2
- Developing Professional Identity 3
- Evidencing Occupational Therapy in Context
- Occupational Therapy in Context 1
- Occupational Therapy in Context 2
- Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 1
- Developing Professional Identity 4
- Promoting Occupational Wellbeing and Health 2 (Includes PPD)
- Moving into Practice
- Shaping the Future
- The Autonomous Occupational Therapist (includes PPE)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Salford do next?
85% 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 Salford?
80% 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 Salford?
The average entrant had 148 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Salford 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 Salford?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.