Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
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Youll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. Its a great way to join a valued profession thats all about enabling people. Occupational therapy is an exciting and varied career offering you the chance to make a difference. Youll work with individuals every day to help improve their independence and their lives. Combining academic and practice placement components, youll develop all the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to meet the ...Read more

Youll get an outstanding learning experience on our innovative and dynamic BSc in Occupational Therapy. Its a great way to join a valued profession thats all about enabling people. Occupational therapy is an exciting and varied career offering you the chance to make a difference. Youll work with individuals every day to help improve their independence and their lives. Combining academic and practice placement components, youll develop all the skills, knowledge and attributes needed to meet the Health and Care Professions Council requirements for registration as an occupational therapist. Youll be supported on your practice placements by experienced and knowledgeable occupational therapist educators in at least four different practice settings.

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WUSCA ranking:
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26/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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46th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
87th
What students say
M
Marvin
10 Oct 24

Accepting..Read more

H
Hafsah
10 Oct 24

Great. Very welcoming people. Need more practical sessions..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

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

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

DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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120 points from Scottish Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

120 UCAS points from Scottish Advanced Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted.

120 UCAS points including 30 level 3 credits at Distinction from Access to HE in relevant subject area such as Allied Health.

Pass IB with 120 points from Higher Level Subjects, including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE. General Studies not accepted at Higher Level.

120 points from Highers including one of Biology, Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology or PE.

Accepted in conjunction with other qualifications.

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

In Health and Social Care, Health Sciences or Health studies.

T Level in Health required.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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Latest Occupational Therapy reviews

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M
Marvin
10 Oct 24
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Accepting...
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H
Hafsah
10 Oct 24
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
Great. Very welcoming people. Need more practical sessions...
Read more
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University of Central Lancashire
University of Central Lancashire , Preston

The University of Central Lancashire is an international university that offers students progressive, modern learning pathways....

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Admissions Office Corporation Street Preston Lancashire PR1 2HE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Preston   0.2 miles away

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