BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Modules cover human sciences, occupational therapy theory and practice, evidence-based practice, mandatory training, and interprofessional learning. The programme incorporates professional development and practice education across all three years, taking a person-centred approach to using everyday activities therapeutically.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 90%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 55%
- London: 15%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- HUMAN SCIENCES
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE 1
- MANDATORY TRAINING 1
- EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 1
- INTERPROFESSIONAL LEARNING - LEVEL 1
- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY THEORY AND PRACTICE 2
- MANDATORY TRAINING 2
- EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 2
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 2
- OT PROFESSIONAL THEORY AND PRACTICE 3
- EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 3
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPLOYABILITY AND PRACTICE EDUCATION 3
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of East Anglia earn?
The median salary is £30,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £36,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of East Anglia 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 East Anglia?
91% 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 East Anglia?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of East Anglia accredited?
Yes. 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 East Anglia?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.