Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Glenside Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Glenside Campus

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – so you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate, something you must do to practise in this field. Focus on the relationship between occupation and health and wellbeing and gain the contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills you need to establish yourself as an occupational therapist.Learn to work with clients, carers and other professionals to deliver safe, effective ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Occupational Therapy is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) – so you’ll be eligible to apply for registration with them when you graduate, something you must do to practise in this field. Focus on the relationship between occupation and health and wellbeing and gain the contemporary, evidence-based knowledge and skills you need to establish yourself as an occupational therapist.Learn to work with clients, carers and other professionals to deliver safe, effective and ethical interventions – supporting people to be independent in their occupations and enjoy better health and wellbeing. With a strong focus on employability, you’ll become confident in applying your skills and knowledge to different settings and working with service users. Get ready for practice in our specialist simulation facilities, dedicated skills suite and occupational therapy resource centre. Spend at least 1,000 hours on practice placements with regional health and social care providers. As well as volunteering locally as part of Widening Occupation Weeks (WOW), you may have the opportunity to volunteer abroad or take part in an Erasmus international placement in your final year.Occupational therapists are in demand across the UK. Graduates usually work in primary and secondary healthcare, in the NHS, local authority social services and housing departments, independent and third sector organisations, education or research.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
9th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Counselling graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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Jasmine
28 Jan 25

Uni campus is in a nice location, close to housing, shops and gyms. Student support services are easily accessible and available to all students. Uni facilities are well looked..Read more

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N
27 Jan 25

The lecturers are so nice! Everyone on the course is incredibly kind and supportive. It’s a really lovely community and safe space, the university helps make this all feel very..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

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No specific subjects required.

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Popular A-level subjects

Counselling, Psychotherapy and Occupational Therapy

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
58%
Biology
40%
Chemistry
23%
Sociology
19%
Mathematics
18%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Occupational Therapy reviews

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J
Jasmine
28 Jan 25
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Uni campus is in a nice location, close to housing, shops and gyms. Student support services are easily accessible and available to all students. Uni facilities are well looked...
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N
27 Jan 25
Music Therapy MA
The lecturers are so nice! Everyone on the course is incredibly kind and supportive. It’s a really lovely community and safe space, the university helps make this all feel very...
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