BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Entrepreneurship. The programme is approved by the World Federation of Occupational Therapists and includes clinical placements within the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Trusts. Students complete a final-year Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB
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What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 95%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 69%
- Access course: 9%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 14%
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.
Modules
- Foundations for Interprofessional Practice
- Foundations for Occupational Therapy Study and Practice
- Children, Young People and Families.
- Anatomy and Physiology for Occupational Function
- Occupational Therapy with Adults: 1
- Practice Skills and Practice Based Learning
- Practice-based Learning 2
- Occupational Therapy with Adults: 2
- Occupational Well-being and Therapeutic Group Work
- Health Science Research
- Environmental Contexts Enabling Participation
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Research Project
- Practice Based Learning in Role-Emerging Settings
- Practice-based Learning 4
- Personal and Professional Development
- Innovation and Leadership in Occupational Therapy Practice
- Practice Development Workshops
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £30,000. The £29,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at Ulster University do next?
95% 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 Ulster University?
88% 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 Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at Ulster University 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 Ulster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.