Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Buckinghamshire New University

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As an occupational therapist, you will help people overcome difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities. It is a fulfilling role and a great way to give back to the community, and thats why our inspirational work placements are close to home in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. With insightful teaching, amazing facilities and a friendly student community, there is no limit to where you can go with BNU.Accidents, illness, disability, mental health issues and ageing affect millions ...Read more

As an occupational therapist, you will help people overcome difficulties carrying out day-to-day activities. It is a fulfilling role and a great way to give back to the community, and thats why our inspirational work placements are close to home in Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. With insightful teaching, amazing facilities and a friendly student community, there is no limit to where you can go with BNU.Accidents, illness, disability, mental health issues and ageing affect millions of people making it harder for them to do everyday things, along with activities they enjoy. As an occupational therapist, you will help a variety of people overcome all kinds of challenges, so they can live as fully and independently as possible. You will support a range of people, including:babies, children, young and older peoplepeople with physical disabilities or learning disabilitiespeople with physical or mental health illnesses or other long-term conditions

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WUSCA ranking:
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18/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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45th
CUG Ranking
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106th
What students say
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Brandon
12 Nov 24

Very great and supportive in a variety of cases..Read more

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Adriana
12 Nov 24

Lecturers are more involved in student learning, the student union is very supportive of each student's mental health, activities etc...Read more

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120 - 144 Grades / Points required

120 -144 UCAS tariff points (e.g. 3 A Levels at grades BBB or above), orBTEC Level 3 extended diploma (before 2010 known as BTEC national diploma level 3) MMM in a health-related subject, orFoundation degree/diploma (or similar), 120 credits, orInternational Baccalaureate (24 points), orNVQ Level 3 plus one-year relevant work experience, orAccess to Higher Education course in Science, Health, Social Care or similar (60 credits, of which 45 credits will be at Level 3).Plus, English and Mathematics GCSE (grade A–C or 4-9) or equivalent.Applicants who do not fit the typical entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis. In this situation evidence of recent study (within 3 years) to A level standard (level 3) alongside a profile of longstanding relevant healthcare or social care experience. Applicants with a previous degree will be considered on an individual basis.English languageMust have the following minimum International English Language Test Score (IELTS) results at the time of applying:Plus, English and Mathematics GCSE (grade A–C or 4-9) or equivalent. 7.0 overall or equivalent7.0 in the listening and reading 7.0 in the writing and speaking

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,000 per year

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£15,000 per year

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£15000 Per year

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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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