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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
Become an Occupational Therapist and improve patients' lives with BSc Occupational Therapy at the University of Southampton, a course ranked 2nd in the UK (Complete University Guide 2024).On your three-year BSc Occupational Therapy degree you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to treat people with psychological, physical or social disabilities. You will learn how to work effectively with patients, their families, and carers, as well as with other healthcare professionals.Occupational therapy combines a range of areas including human anatomy and physiology, psychology, sociology, pathology, learning disabilities, and mental health. You will explore the impact of health conditions and life events on people’s sense of self, relationships, and occupations.This programme gives you all the knowledge and skills to start your career along with eligibility to register with the Health and Care Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. This programme is also accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists and the World Federation of Occupational Therapists. .
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:27,M:12,P:6 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
30 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDM Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
D Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
B Grades / Points required
Including science or social science subject. A pass in the Science practical where applicable.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, of which 27 must be at Distinction and 12 credits at Merit.Must be Science Based
including a science or social science subject
Pass with overall score of 30 points with 15 points at higher level, including a science or social science subject.International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Including science or social science subject.Applicants must also hold Ordinary Level Maths and English Language at O4 or higher.
DD from BTEC Diploma plus grade B from A-level subjectWe accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
DDM in Health Studies or Science
DD from BTEC National Diploma plus grade B from A-level subjectWe accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
D from BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades BB from two A-level subjectsWe accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
DDM in Health Studies or Science
D from BTEC Subsidary Diploma plus grades BB from two A-level subjectsWe accept Health Studies or Science based BTECs
Health – An overall Merit with grade B in the core element supporting the therapy team specialism
BB from two A levels including a science subject and B from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£28,900 per year
Students from EU
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£28,900 per year
Students from International
£28900 Per year
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