BSc Occupational Therapy
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme incorporates practice learning placements in a variety of settings and interdisciplinary teaching alongside other health and social care students. A final-year empirical dissertation is completed under supervisor guidance.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 120 A-level: BBB (excluding General Studies) BTEC National Extended Diploma: DDM T-level: Merit - Education and Childcare, Health, Healthcare Sciences or Science
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
Most common jobs
- Therapy professionals: 100%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 100%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 50%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 60%
- Access course: 20%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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
- Essential Occupational Therapy Practice 1
- Art and Science of Occupational Therapy 1
- Academic Skills for Occupational Therapy
- Introducing Evidence Informed Occupational Therapy
- Health and Wellbeing
- Foundations for Professional Practice
- Essential Occupational Therapy Practice 2
- Art and Science of Occupational Therapy 2
- Environments of Practice
- Developing the Evidence
- Teamworking for Professional Practice
- Essential Occupational Therapy Practice 3
- Generating the Evidence (Dissertation)
- Innovation in Practice
- Enhancing Employability
- Leadership for Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Counselling, psychotherapy and occupational therapy.
What do graduates of BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Worcester 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 University of Worcester?
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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Is BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Worcester 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.
Does BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Occupational Therapy at University of Worcester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.