BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes four supervised practice placements across different health and social care settings and meets the Health and Care Professions Council requirements for registration.
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Entry requirements
120 at A2 including Biology or PE or Psychology or Human Biology or Sociology BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in Health and Social Care BTEC Diploma: D* D* in Health and social care Pass Access Course: 120 UCAS points including 30 level 3 credits at Distinction International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 120 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level Health: M IELTS: 7.0 with no Component lower than 6.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths, English, Science/Health & Social Care A satisfactory Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland) and Occupational Health clearance are required for this course.
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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: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 55%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 54%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 80%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 85%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundational Sciences for Occupational Therapy
- Fundamentals for Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Study Skills for Evidence-Based Practice
- Practice Placement 1
- Application of Therapeutic Skills in Occupational Therapy
- Applied Research Skills
- Practice Placement 2
- Occupational Barriers and Enablers to Health and Wellbeing
- Practice Placement 3
- Preparation for Practice in Occupational Therapy
- Advancing Occupational Therapy Practice Skills
- Practice Placement 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
71% 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 Lancashire?
The typical offer is E at A level. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.