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

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Peel Park 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)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Counselling, Psychotherapy & Occupational Therapy
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Occupational therapists support individuals across various backgrounds and age groups, helping them manage physical and psychological challenges. They work with clients to evaluate how physical health, mental health, and social environments impact their ability to perform daily activities such as personal care, domestic tasks, socialising, leisure, and work.Occupational therapy is a client-centred field that promotes health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful activities. This BSc ...Read more

Occupational therapists support individuals across various backgrounds and age groups, helping them manage physical and psychological challenges. They work with clients to evaluate how physical health, mental health, and social environments impact their ability to perform daily activities such as personal care, domestic tasks, socialising, leisure, and work.Occupational therapy is a client-centred field that promotes health and wellbeing through participation in meaningful activities. This BSc (Hons) programme, accredited by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Royal College of Occupational Therapists, and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists, equips you to address contemporary needs in diverse populations.The course is underpinned by four 'golden threads':-


Theory-driven

: Modules are grounded in relevant theories.-


Evidence-informed

: Utilises a range of evidence sources, including peer-reviewed research and real-world learning.-


Occupation-centred

: Focuses on recognising individuals as occupational beings.-


Inclusive

: Addresses systemic issues and promotes inclusivity, allyship, and equality.You will combine academic study with practice placements, developing a range of professional and personal skills.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
25th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
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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03 Mar 23

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Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45,M:0,P:0 Grades / Points required

AS:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DM Grades / Points required

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

D,D,M Grades / Points required

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

DDM Grades / Points required

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

D,M Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

At least one of the following preferred (Biology/Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis. GCE A Level General Studies is not accepted. Your results must be obtained within one sitting, resat grades cannot be accepted.

120 UCAS points from A/B grades only. C grades and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Highers may be combined with Advanced Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Advanced Highers considered only. At least one science preferred (Biology/Human Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Chemistry, Physics) however applicants without one of these subjects will be considered on a case by case basis.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/B grades considered only. C grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Advanced Highers may be combined with Highers to contribute to 120 Tariff Point requirement, A/B grade Highers considered only.

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60 credits required in total, including 45 credits at level 3, with a minimum of 30 level 3 credits at Distinction grade. The other 15 credits will be level 2 and will not be graded. Access to Health/ Science required, however applicants with other relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis. Applicants must also hold full separate GCSE Maths & English at grade B or 5 (or above).

A maximum of two GCE AS Levels can be considered towards the 120 UCAS Tariff Points requirement. Your results must be obtained within one sitting, resat grades cannot be accepted.

Must include Higher Level Biology with a minimum grade of H5. Applicants must hold English Language and Mathematics as composite parts of the IBDP.

120 UCAS points required, points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O5 grade or above (C3 grade in old system).

120 UCAS Tariff Points required. Points from A/C grades considered only. D grade and below will not contribute towards tariff requirement. Must include English and Mathematics at Higher H6 grade or above (D3 grade in old system) or Ordinary O4 grade or above (C2 grade in old system).

In combination with an additional GCE A Level, equating to 120 UCAS tariff points total. Health/ Science preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Science/ Health preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Science/ Health preferred, however applicants with relevant subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

T- Level - Healthcare Science - Assisting with Healthcare Science specialism - Distinction. T Level – Health - Distinction

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
31%
Sociology
29%
Chemistry
12%
Mathematics
10%
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ameerah
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Alys
03 Mar 23
Occupational Therapy BSc (Hons)
The support that's in place for students is second to none, and the events that are hosted by the universities student union are vast and entertaining. I have rated the facilities...
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