BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, an occupational therapy degree focused on health sciences, therapeutic approaches, and patient care. Core topics include Research Methods and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students complete 1,000 hours on placements in the community, social care, and hospitals, and are eligible to register with the Health and Care Professions Council upon graduation. The first year covers foundational health sciences and core practice through Anatomy and Physiology, Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice, and Introduction to Professional Practice, alongside a six-week placement. The second year progresses with Integrated Occupational Therapy Principles, Practice and Theory, Occupations by Design, and Therapeutic Engagement Skills, complemented by two six-week placements. The final year involves advanced study via Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice, Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare, an eleven-week placement, and a dedicated research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including one science IB: Pass with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level including a science or social science subject.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 80%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Nursing Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 9%
- South East: 67%
- South West: 13%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Enabling Occupations for Health and Wellbeing
- Foundations of Occupational Therapy Practice
- Introduction to Professional Practice
- Occupational Therapy Concepts: Extrinsic factors
- Occupational Therapy Concepts: Intrinsic factors
- Placement 1
- TT YR1 Generic Timetabling
- Integrated Occupational Therapy Principles, Practice and Theory
- Occupations by Design
- Placement 2a
- Placement 2b
- Therapeutic Engagement Skills
- Advanced Communication Skills for Occupational Therapy
- Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice
- Leadership and Innovation in Healthcare
- Placement 3
- Research Project for Occupational Therapy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £34,500. 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 Southampton do next?
100% 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 Southampton?
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 Southampton?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 138 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Southampton 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 Southampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.