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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Peel Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.
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