BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy, an allied health profession centred on enabling participation in meaningful everyday activities. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT). Students complete at least 1,000 hours of practice placements with regional health and social care providers.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 7.0 with 6.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No subjects required. If you partially achieve your T Level, you can meet our subject requirements if you have at least a C in your Core Section. For further advice on acceptable subjects please email us.
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What students say
Based on about 69 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 27 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 75%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 8%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 66%
- Wales: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started
- A levels: 59%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 14%
- A degree: 9%
- Other HE qualification: 13%
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.
- Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Occupation, Health and Well-being: Part 1
- Human Occupation, Health and Well-being: Part 2
- Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Occupational Therapy)
- Aspects of Human Performance
- Foundations of Professional Practicefor Occupational Therapy 1
- Occupational Therapy and Physical Challenges
- Occupational Therapy and Psychosocial Challenges
- Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy 2
- Occupational Therapy and Complex Needs
- Informing Practice Through Research and Inquiry (Occupational Therapy)
- Occupational Therapy Skills and Strategies for Practice
- Professional Practice for Occupational Therapy 3
- Professional Reflexivity in Practice
- Healthy Futures
- Research and Evidence in Practice (Occupational Therapy)
- Promoting Occupation and Leadership in Evolving Practice
- Leadership Skills in Context
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol 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 UWE Bristol?
84% 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 UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol 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. Accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) for the purpose of ensuring graduates are fit for the profession.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at UWE Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.